The editorial ethics and peer review process of the journal Bulletin of Lviv Polytechnic National University: Journalism are conducted in accordance with the principles declared by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Only original scientific articles that have not been previously published or are under consideration by other publications are accepted for publication. The journal covers the following thematic areas: theory and history of traditional and new media, advertising information in media, information warfare, terminological and genre paradigms in mass communication. Articles are published in Ukrainian and English languages.
The editorial board reserves the right to accept or reject articles for publication. Decisions regarding acceptance or rejection are guided by the journal’s policies, including relevance to the scientific specialization, compliance with publication requirements, and overall quality. The editorial board may reject or return articles for revision if they do not meet the requirements or accept them if there are no objections.
Editorial Policy Principles
- Objectivity and impartiality in the selection of articles for publication.
- High standards for the quality of scientific research.
- Double-blind peer review of submitted articles.
- Collegial decision-making on publication matters.
- Accessibility and prompt communication with authors.
- Strict observance of authors’ and related rights.
- Adherence to the journal’s publication schedule.
The editorial board accepts scientific works based solely on their content and proper formatting, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, political views, ethnicity, citizenship, or other factors.
General Principles
Bulletin of Lviv Polytechnic National University: Journalism adheres to high ethical standards in scientific publishing and commits to maintaining honesty, transparency, and responsibility in all aspects of the publishing process.