IMCRA

The journal Problems of Oriental Philosophy is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical principles and best practices in scholarly publishing, including guidelines recommended by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics
• Scopus Content Selection and Advisory Board
• Clarivate journal standards

The journal promotes responsible scholarship in the fields of philosophy, Oriental studies, cultural studies, intellectual history, and related humanities disciplines.

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy

The journal acknowledges the increasing use of artificial intelligence tools in academic writing and research preparation.

Authors may use AI-assisted tools (such as language editing or grammar correction software) under the following conditions:

• AI tools may be used only for language editing, formatting, or technical assistance.
• AI systems cannot be listed as authors, as authorship requires intellectual responsibility and accountability.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work.
• Any significant use of AI-generated content must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript, typically in the Acknowledgements or Methods section.
• AI must not be used to fabricate data, generate false references, or produce misleading research findings.

Failure to disclose inappropriate AI use may result in manuscript rejection or post-publication correction or retraction.

2. Advertising Policy

The journal maintains strict editorial independence regarding advertising and sponsorship.

• Advertising or sponsorship must not influence editorial decisions.
• The journal does not accept misleading, unethical, or conflict-of-interest-related advertisements.
• Editorial content and advertising materials are clearly separated.
• Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement by the journal or publisher.
• Any sponsored material will be clearly identified as such.

3. Archiving and Repository Policy

To ensure the long-term accessibility and preservation of published research, the journal maintains a digital archiving policy.

The journal:

• Assigns Crossref DOI identifiers to published articles when applicable.
• Provides permanent online access through the journal website.
• Supports institutional and subject repositories.

Authors are permitted to deposit:

• Preprints (before submission)
• Accepted manuscripts (post-peer review)
• Published versions of record (with full citation and DOI)

Long-term preservation may include:

• Institutional repositories
• National libraries
• Digital preservation initiatives such as LOCKSS / CLOCKSS, where available.

4. Publication Ethics (COPE Compliance)

The journal follows ethical standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

• Submit original and unpublished work.
• Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.
• Properly cite all sources and references.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Ensure that all co-authors have approved the submitted manuscript.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors:

• Make editorial decisions based solely on scholarly merit.
• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Ensure a fair and unbiased peer review process.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.
• Evaluate manuscripts ethically and professionally.

The journal may use plagiarism detection software to ensure originality.

5. Ethical Standards in Research

Research published in the journal must adhere to internationally recognized academic ethical principles.

Where research involves human participants, interviews, surveys, or cultural communities, authors must confirm that:

• Ethical approval was obtained from an appropriate institutional body when required.
• Participants provided informed consent.
• Personal data and identities are protected and confidential.

Studies involving vulnerable groups or cultural heritage materials must demonstrate appropriate ethical sensitivity and scholarly responsibility.

6. Research Integrity and Misconduct

The journal strictly prohibits academic misconduct, including:

• Plagiarism
• Duplicate submission or publication
• Fabrication or falsification of data
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Manipulation of authorship or citations

If misconduct is suspected, the journal will follow COPE investigation procedures, which may lead to:

• Manuscript rejection
• Publication of corrections
• Retraction of published articles
• Notification of relevant institutions.

7. Transparency and Best Publishing Practices

The journal maintains transparency in accordance with international indexing standards.

The journal ensures:

• Clearly stated editorial policies
• Transparent peer-review procedures (typically double-blind review)
• Clear publication timelines
• Open access policies where applicable
• Transparent editorial board information.

8. Data Availability and Scholarly Transparency

Authors are encouraged to support scholarly transparency and reproducibility by:

• Providing data availability statements when relevant.
• Sharing research materials or datasets when appropriate.
• Ensuring methodological clarity so that research can be verified and reproduced.

9. Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or editorial process.

All conflicts of interest must be declared in the manuscript.

10. Corrections and Retractions

If errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal may issue:

• Erratum or Corrigendum (Corrections)
• Expressions of Concern
• Retractions

All post-publication actions follow COPE retraction guidelines to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

 

Publication Frequency and Digital Preservation Policy

Publication Frequency

The journal Problems of Oriental Philosophy is typically published once per year, with one issue per volume.

In certain years, depending on editorial planning and the availability of accepted manuscripts, the journal may publish two volumes within the same calendar year. In such cases, each volume still contains only one issue.

This publication model ensures that each volume represents a complete annual scholarly collection of research articles, reviews, and academic studies in the fields of philosophy, Oriental studies, intellectual history, and related humanities disciplines.

All published issues are assigned a volume number, issue number, and year of publication, ensuring accurate citation and indexing.

Digital Preservation Policy

The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility, preservation, and integrity of its published content.

To guarantee permanent availability of scholarly materials, the journal applies the following digital preservation measures:

• All published articles are permanently available on the journal’s official website.
• Articles are assigned persistent identifiers (DOIs) to ensure stable referencing and long-term accessibility.
• The journal supports archiving in institutional and academic repositories.
• Published content may also be preserved through library archiving systems and national repositories.

Authors are encouraged to deposit their articles in institutional repositories and academic databases, ensuring additional preservation and broader dissemination of research.