Publication Ethics
Politics & Security adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against malpractice. Our ethical policy is based on the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Editors must recuse themselves from handling a manuscript if they have any conflict of interest with the authors or subject matter
● Publication Decisions: The editorial board is fully responsible for deciding which articles to publish. Decisions are based solely on the scholarly significance, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal's scope.
● Fair Play: Manuscripts are evaluated for their intellectual content without regard to the race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
● Confidentiality: The editors and any involved staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher.
● Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review assists the editorial board in making informed decisions and helps improve the quality of the manuscript through constructive criticism.
● Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
● Confidentiality: Any manuscript received for review is a confidential document. It must not be discussed with others without authorization from the editor.
● Acknowledgment of Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should decline to review a manuscript if they have a conflict of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the paper.
● Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any use of the work or words of others must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unacceptable.
● Data Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data and results presented. Falsification or knowingly providing inaccurate data is unethical behavior.
● Disclosure of Conflict of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript.
To ensure originality, all submitted manuscripts are checked using iThenticate software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 15% (excluding the reference list and common phrases) are returned to the authors for revision or are rejected.
Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Politics & Security recognizes the potential of generative AI tools but also emphasizes the importance of academic integrity and authorial responsibility. Our policy reflects a commitment to transparency and the maintenance of high standards of originality.
● Permitted Use: The use of AI tools is permitted exclusively for improving the language and grammar of the manuscript (e.g., for proofreading, stylistic editing).
● Prohibited Use: AI tools may not be used to generate, supplement, or revise the main content, including but not limited to research data, analysis, argumentation, conclusions, or the creation of illustrative materials (figures, tables). AI cannot be listed as an author or co-author.
● Mandatory Disclosure: If any AI tools were used during the preparation of the manuscript (even for grammar checking), authors are obligated to clearly state this in a footnote or in the "Acknowledgments" section. Failure to disclose the use of AI may result in the rejection of the manuscript.
To ensure the long-term preservation and continuous access to published content, Politics & Security uses advanced archiving solutions. The journal is a member of the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), which provides decentralized and distributed preservation using the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system. This guarantees that all published content will remain accessible to researchers worldwide forever, even in the event of the journal's discontinuation.
