Special research materials and ethical requirements
The journal “Acta Education” recognizes the ethical, legal, and social implications of research involving special research materials, technologies, databases, geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing data, and other scientific resources.
Given the complex and responsible nature of such research, the journal requires that all manuscripts addressing this area fully comply with applicable national and international regulations and guidelines.
This policy defines the key ethical requirements and conditions necessary for the submission of research involving such materials.
Ethics Approval
Manuscripts describing research involving special scientific materials, databases, or technologies must include a clear statement confirming that all procedures were conducted in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
Authors must provide the following information:
Ethics Committee Approval
The manuscript must indicate which institutional and/or national research ethics committee approved the study. The name of the committee and, where applicable, the approval number must be provided.
Authors are also encouraged to include relevant details of the ethics approval process.
Consent and Data Use
If the research involved:
- farmers,
- specialists,
- organizations,
- or third-party data,
authors must confirm that appropriate consent was obtained.
The conditions for data use, as well as the processes of data collection and processing, must be clearly and transparently described.
If the data are confidential or restricted, appropriate data protection measures must be specified.
The journal reserves the right to request copies of consent documents (with personal data redacted) for verification purposes.
Compliance with International Guidelines
Authors are encouraged to follow international scientific and technical standards.
In particular:
- standards for working with geospatial data;
- international requirements for environmental monitoring;
- data management and protection standards.
Research must be conducted in a responsible and transparent manner.
Technological and Methodological Considerations
If the manuscript describes:
- new technologies,
- models,
- algorithms,
- or intensive use of resources,
the journal evaluates such studies based on the following criteria:
Safety Considerations
The research must comply with applicable safety standards and minimize risks to the environment and society.
Legal Compliance
All relevant national and international laws and regulations must be observed.
Social Impact
The potential impact of the research outcomes on society must be considered.
Decision on Publication
The final decision to accept or reject manuscripts describing research involving special materials and technologies rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
The decision is based on:
- compliance with ethical requirements;
- scientific significance and reliability of the research;
- legal and social considerations.
Summary of Requirements
Authors must:
- provide an ethics statement;
- confirm consent where applicable;
- comply with international standards;
- consider safety and social impact.
Final Provisions
The scientific and technical journal “Acta Education” is firmly committed to ensuring that all research involving special scientific materials and resources meets the highest ethical standards and legal requirements.
By adhering to these guidelines, authors ensure the ethical integrity of their work and contribute responsibly to the advancement of science.