Aim and Scope

The mission of the journal is to maintain a global research environment in philological and pedagogical sciences – in the geographical (interregional) and epistemological (interdisciplinarity) sense.

The main goal of the journal is to promote and disseminate information about the most significant research achievements and innovative solutions in the area of philological and pedagogical sciences, facilitating the exchange of professional experience in the Russian and international community.

Achieving this goal is carried out by solving the following tasks:

• drawing attention to current and promising areas of philology and pedagogy by publishing original results of scientific research of scientific value and practical significance;
• providing an opportunity for the scientific community and practitioners to publish the results of their research;
• ensuring the compliance of the journal with international requirements for scientific periodicals, careful and objective selection of manuscripts for publication;
• attraction of highly qualified authors, constant strengthening of their diversity in geographical and research terms;
• encouragement of interdisciplinary relationships and an integrated approach to the studied phenomena;
• strengthening the exchange of opinions and dissemination of information in the scientific community of Russia and foreign countries.

Section Policies

PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES. LINGUISTICS

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

PHILOLOGICAL STUDIES. LITERARY STUDIES

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

PEDAGOGY

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

UNIVERSITY LIFE

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Publication Frequency

4 times per year

Open Access Policy

This is an open access journal. All articles are made freely available to readers immediatly upon publication.

Our open access policy is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition - it means that articles have free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself.

For more information please read BOAI statement.

Archiving

• Russian State Library (RSL)
• National Electronic-Information Consortium (NEICON)

Peer-Review

1. Reviewing Arrangements

1.1. All research papers submitted to the journal are subject to mandatory peer review. Reviewing of the manuscripts for publication in a thematic  scientific series  of "Филология и культура. Philology and Culture » is organized by the editorial boards of the respective series. Responsibility for the quality and timeliness of the peer reviews rests with the managing editor of the thematic series. Deadlines for reviewing are set by the executive secretary of the series.

1.2. The managing editor and the executive secretary of the series test the paper for the appropriate subject scope and formatting style and have the paper sent for reviewing. As reviewers the journal  may select members of the editorial board and the editorial boards of the thematic series as well as highly skilled scientists and specialists of the University and other institutions of higher education ( doctors, professors or associate professors ) with the most direct knowledge of the subject matter in the field. Reviewers cannot be the author or co-author of the paper under review. Reviewers are notified that the manuscripts are private property of the authors and contain the information that is not to be disclosed. Reviewers are not allowed to make copies of the papers. All manuscripts submitted for the review are considered confidential.

1.3. The authors are not informed of the names of reviewers (single-blind reviewing). The text of the review is submitted for the author’s consideration. The rule of anonymity is only broken in case of the alleged plagiarism or falsification of the material contained in the paper.

1.4. If the review contains recommendations for modification of the paper, the executive secretary of the series sends the review to the author asking to revise the manuscript according to the reviewer’s comments, or the author is entitled to submit a point-to-point rebuttal. The revised paper is resubmitted for reviewing .

1.5. If  the reviewer does not recommend to accept the paper, the editorial board may have the paper sent to be revised according to the reviewer’s comments, as well as to be analyzed by  another reviewer . The review report containing strong criticism is sent to the author .

1.6. The decision to publish lies ultimately with the editorial board of the series and is recorded in the minutes of the editorial board meeting.

1.7. When a paper is formally accepted, it will be scheduled for publication, and the author will be informed of the tentative date. The review report is forwarded to the author.

1.8. Reviews of manuscripts should be stored in a thematic series of the editorial board for three years from the date of publication and be presented at the request of the VAK  Expert Council in Russia.

2. Requirements for the Review Reports

2.1. A review should include the analysis of the paper content, its objective evaluation and reasonable recommendations.

2.2. In a review the following issues should be highlighted:

• general analysis of the scientific validity, the layout of the paper, and its topical importance;
• relevance of the paper content to its title;
• appropriate language and style satisfying the requirements for the format of the paper;
• scientific timeliness of the paper and the methods used to describe the results of the research;
• the length of the paper on the whole as well as its elements (text, tables, illustrations, references); relevance of the tables and illustrations to the subject under study; recommendations for reducing their length where appropriate (stating the element of the paper);
• relationship to prior publications on this subject if the paper duplicates them (the  whole of it or in part );
• the author’s inaccuracies and errors;
• a detailed description of the strengths and weaknesses of the paper.

2.3. The reviewer should make suggestions to the author and publisher for improvement of the manuscript. Reviewer's comments and suggestions should be impartial and principled, meant to enhance the scientific and technical validity of the manuscript.

2.4. In the final part of the review clear recommendations should be given on the acceptance for publication in this thematic series of " Philology and Culture” in a particular scientific field corresponding to the list of scientific specialties approved by VAK RF.

Publishing Ethics

The “PHILOLOGY AND CULTURE” editorial board (hereinafter – editorial board) is responsible for maintaining its scientific reputation. Our journal publishes research papers, and we strongly believe that scientific credibility is our indispensable asset.  The editorial staff members are guided in their work by the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics, and take into account the valuable experience of reputable international journals and publishers.

The editorial board of the “PHILOLOGY AND CULTURE” (hereinafter –the journal) makes every effort to comply with the ethical standards adopted by the international scientific community  to prevent any violations of these rules. This policy is a prerequisite for our effective participation in the development of an integrated system of knowledge.

Duties of Authors

Requirements for publication of research results. The authors of papers, containing the results of original research, are required to submit a detailed report on the work done, as well as objective arguments in favor of its relevance. The article should include accurate data confirming the results obtained. The article should contain details and references necessary for confirmation of the work done. False representation of the facts is considered to be a violation of the code of ethics and is unacceptable. Reviews and professional articles should be objective and contain valid information. Papers, expressing    "opinion of the editorial board" should be marked accordingly.

Originality and Plagiarism

The authors of submitted papers should ensure that they have written entirely original work, and if the authors have used the work and / or words of other authors, it should be clearly identified by references or in the text.

Plagiarism takes many forms: from presenting someone else’s  work for one’s own to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another's work (without reference to the source), as well as claiming the rights to the results obtained in the studies carried out by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical behavior and is unacceptable in publications.

Submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal constitutes unethical behavior and is unacceptable.

Authors should not submit for publication a previously published article.

The works of other researchers should be clearly identified. Authors should provide references to publications that have influenced the content of the submitted paper.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, planning, implementation or interpretation of the submitted research.

All those who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged, or included in the list of contributors.

The author should list all appropriate co-authors and ensure that no inappropriate co-authors are included on the paper, and that all co-authors have seen and approved  the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

The article, if accepted for publication, is placed in the public domain, copyright reserved by the authors.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that might be construed as affecting the results of the evaluation of the manuscript. Examples of possible conflicts of interest, subject to mandatory indication are: employment, advisory services, stock ownership, fee-paid expertise, patents, grants and other funding. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his or her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper. If the Editor- in- Chief learns from a third party that the published work contains a significant error, it is the author’s obligation to promptly retract or correct the article, or present  the evidence that the published work is correct.

Plagiarism

The editorial board commits itself to help the scientific community in implementation of publishing ethics, especially in cases of suspected duplicate article submission or plagiarism.

Duties of the Editor-in-Chief

These instructions correspond to the editorial policies and standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors).

Acceptance for Publication

The Editor-in Chief is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The decision is made basing on the credibility of the paper and its relevance for the readers.

The Editor- in- Chief may be guided by the methodological guidance developed by the editorial board and legal requirements such as the avoidance of libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism.

Also, in making this decision, the Editor- in- Chief may confer with other editors, members of the editorial board or the reviewers (or representatives of scientific and teaching staff).

Fair Play

The Editor-in- Chief evaluates the submitted papers for their intellectual content, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, nationality or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

The Editor-in- Chief and any editorial staff member  must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

• Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the written consent of the author.

• Confidential information, obtained in the review process, must not be disclosed or used for personal gain.
• The Editor- in -Chief, will waive the examination of the submitted paper in the presence of a conflict of interest arising out of competition, collaboration, or other kind of relationship with authors and organizations involved in this work (the editor can take over as the Editor-in- Chief).
• The Editor- in- Chief shall require all authors to provide information about the conflict of interests and publish corrections, if any show up after the publication of the paper. If necessary, more suitable actions can be performed, such as publishing a refutation or expressions of concern.
• The Editor-in- Chief should ensure the appropriateness of reviewing procedures  with regard to the submitted articles.
• Unrefereed sections of the scientific journal should be clearly identified as such.

Ethics Related Complaints

The Editor- in- Chief should be reasonably quick in response to ethics related complaints concerning the submitted manuscript or published article, having contact with the members of the editorial board. The measures typically include notifying the author of the complaint and its consideration and, if necessary, further communication with relevant institutions and research organizations. In the case of confirmation of the validity of the complaint, the correction, retraction or other appropriate statement is published. Each ethics related complaint will be considered, even a few years after the publication.

Citation of the Journal

The Editor-in- Chief or executive editor under no circumstances should force the authors to quote one of the scientific journals published by K (V) FU, as a necessary condition for the acceptance of the manuscript for publication. Any recommendations for citing a work should be based on its scientific merit and aim to improve the material presented. Members of the editorial board may recommend authors certain sources in the course of reviewing, but such recommendations cannot be reduced to the demand to quote one of scientific journals published by K (V) FU .

Duties of Reviewers

Every paper is reviewed by a minimum of two experts, who have all the opportunity to make an impartial evaluation regarding the level and clarity of the material presented, its relevance to the subject remit of the journal, novelty and reliability of results.

A reviewer should

1.Test the paper for the appropriate subject scope.

2. Evaluate the scientific validity of the paper, and its topical importance.
3. Evaluate the scientific timeliness of the results of the research.
4. Specify the layout of the paper, the length of the paper on the whole, abstracts in Russian and English, a list of literature and references to it in the text, contact information about the authors and others.
5. Give a qualitative and / or quantitative evaluation of the material in the paper

– factual;

– illustrative.

6. Evaluate the completeness and accuracy of the data presented.
7. Evaluate the accuracy of the used definitions and wordings.
8. Evaluate the literary style of presentation.
9. Provide well-grounded conclusions about the article as a whole, the comments and, if necessary , recommendations how  it could be improved.

Participation in Making Decisions about Publication

Reviewing procedure assists the editor in making editorial decisions about publication, if necessary, the Editor-in-Chief can communicate with the author. Peer review is an integral part of academic communication and a scientific basis of the method used in the journal. The editorial board shares the view of the scientific community that the researchers willing to publish their articles in the journals, published by K (V) FU, must participate in peer reviewing.

Confidentiality

Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except persons authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the author. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor’s attention any substantial similarity between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in a reviewer’s own research without the written consent of the author. Confidential information, obtained in the review process, must not be disclosed or used for personal gain. The reviewer should waive the examination of the submitted paper in the presence of a conflict of interest arising out of competition, collaboration, or other kind of relationship with authors and organizations involved in this work.

Founder

• Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University”

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in a reviewer’s own research without the express written consent of the author. Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Plagiarism detection

"Philology and Culture" use native russian-language plagiarism detection software Antiplagiat to screen the submissions. If plagiarism is identified, the COPE guidelines on plagiarism will be followed.

Preprint and postprint Policy

Prior to acceptance and publication in "Philology and Culture", authors may make their submissions available as preprints on personal or public websites.

As part of submission process, authors are required to confirm that the submission has not been previously published, nor has been submitted. After a manuscript has been published in "Philology and Culture" we suggest that the link to the article on journal's website is used when the article is shared on personal or public websites.

Glossary (by SHERPA)

Revenue Sources

The publication of the journal is financed by the funds of the parent organization, at the expense of the publisher, publication of advertising materials, publication of reprints, article processment charges.