Submission Policy
Manuscripts submitted to the Vinh University Journal of Science (VUJS) must fall within the journal's aims and scope and comply with its submission requirements.
Authors are responsible for the reliability of research findings to which they have contributed. They must not present their own previously published findings, or those of others, as new results. Sources of other researchers' findings and ideas used in the manuscript must be appropriately acknowledged and cited. Authors are responsible for complying with applicable provisions of Vietnamese legislation on science and technology, intellectual property, and the press concerning scholarly publication.
Authors must not submit a manuscript to another journal while it remains under consideration by VUJS and before a final editorial decision has been issued. Authors are responsible for avoiding duplicate publication. To preserve anonymous peer review, identifying author information must not appear in the manuscript prepared for review, and authors must not contact reviewers during the review process.
Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could interfere with the complete and objective reporting of research findings or affect confidence in those findings. Where necessary, authors should consult the Editorial Board.
VUJS does not require signatures from every author at initial submission and does not prescribe the order of authors. Submission is taken to signify that every listed author has agreed to the manuscript's structure, presentation, and scientific content. The corresponding author is responsible for securing this agreement and keeping all co-authors informed before and throughout the editorial and review process.
Each author's primary affiliation should be the institution at which most of their contribution to the work was made. If an author has subsequently moved, a current address should also be provided. VUJS is not responsible for disputes over author affiliations or institutional associations arising during the research.
Where a manuscript quotes personal communications, authors must obtain written permission from the individual concerned to reproduce the relevant material. VUJS accepts permission conveyed by email from that individual.
VUJS reserves the right to withdraw acceptance before publication or to retract an article after publication if serious scientific concerns or violations of the journal's publication policies are established.
Language
Issues of the journal may contain articles in both Vietnamese and English or may be published entirely in English. Before submitting, authors should check the language requirements for the current or intended issue.
See the language requirements for the current issue.
Article Processing Charges and Refund Policy
Authors or their institutions are required to pay an article processing charge (APC) only after a manuscript has passed the initial screening stage. The APC currently stated by VUJS is VND 1,000,000 per article (one million Vietnamese dong, approximately USD 40).
If an author requests withdrawal after paying the APC, VUJS will issue a refund only if the manuscript has not yet entered external peer review. Once the manuscript has been sent to reviewers, the paid charge is non-refundable.
Further information
Authorship Policy
Authorship Criteria
Authorship recognizes a researcher's contribution to a scholarly article and entails responsibility for that contribution. VUJS recognizes authorship where all the following criteria are met:
Each author is expected to have made a substantial contribution to the conception or design of the work; the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; the creation of new software used in the work; or the drafting or substantive revision of the manuscript;
AND to have approved the manuscript before submission, as well as any revised version concerning their contribution;
AND to have agreed to take personal responsibility for their contributions and to ensure that questions regarding the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work, including parts outside their own contribution, are appropriately investigated and resolved. The outcome of such inquiries should be documented, and VUJS may request the relevant records.
The corresponding author is the principal contact with the Editorial Board. The corresponding author must ensure that all listed authors have approved the submitted manuscript, receive the submitted version and all editorial correspondence, and have access to the complete review reports. The corresponding author must also verify that data, materials (including chemicals and biological specimens), and computer code (whether developed by the authors or obtained from others) meet standards of transparency and reproducibility. At a minimum, this includes (i) ensuring that underlying data, materials, and code are preserved using appropriate practices so they remain accessible for reanalysis; (ii) ensuring that their presentation accurately reflects the originals; and (iii) anticipating and minimizing barriers to sharing the data, materials, and code described in the article. The corresponding author is responsible for coordinating these requirements across the author group and ensuring awareness of and compliance with good publication practice.
Co-authors are contributors who meet the authorship criteria set out above. They are expected to maintain clear, consistent communication with the corresponding author and all other listed co-authors.
VUJS encourages collaboration with researchers at the locations where studies are conducted and encourages their inclusion as co-authors when they meet all authorship criteria. Contributors who do not meet the full criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section. Researchers undertaking multi-site collaborations involving local researchers are encouraged to consider contributions and authorship criteria carefully to promote equitable research partnerships.
Responsibilities in Multi-Group Collaborative Research
VUJS expects at least one member of each participating research group, usually its group leader, to accept responsibility for that group's contribution to the reported work. At a minimum, this responsibility includes:
- Ensuring that the original data underlying the work are preserved and retrievable for reanalysis;
- Confirming that the data presented in the article faithfully represent the original data held by the group; and
- Agreeing to, or facilitating, the sharing of data, research resources, and materials (including chemicals, biological specimens, and reagents) described in the article with VUJS and readers upon reasonable request.
Peer Review and Reviewer Policy
Peer review is essential for safeguarding the quality and integrity of scientific and scholarly research. VUJS is committed to facilitating a rigorous and efficient review process and recognizing reviewers' contributions to the journal. Reviewers are selected on the basis of their expertise and academic standing and may be recognized by VUJS for their service. They are expected to offer constructive, fair, and impartial evaluations of manuscripts before publication.
Reviewer Eligibility
VUJS considers scholars eligible to serve as reviewers when they meet the following requirements:
- They demonstrate good professional standing and have an identifiable institutional affiliation and institutional address;
- They hold a doctoral degree or a higher qualification in the relevant field;
- They have an established academic reputation and a substantial record of national and international publications in the relevant subject area.
Reviewers must assess the scientific content objectively and honestly, respect academic freedom, and provide constructive, professional, and respectful feedback.
Peer Review Process
VUJS uses double-blind peer review. When a manuscript is accepted for external review, authors' names, identifying details, and affiliations are concealed from reviewers; reviewers' identities are likewise withheld from authors. Reviewers assess the accuracy, novelty, originality, and completeness of the submitted work and provide written evaluation reports to the Editorial Board.
The following principles apply to peer review:
- Reviewers must evaluate the manuscript as a whole, considering all relevant scientific and research-integrity requirements established by VUJS.
- Reviewers provide comments and recommendations to improve the manuscript rather than directly editing the authors' text.
- Reviewers must preserve anonymity and confidentiality throughout peer review and must not contact the authors directly.
- Concerns regarding the ethics or conduct of authors or reviewers must be referred to the Editor-in-Chief.
Conflicts of Interest Policy
VUJS is responsible for managing potential conflicts of interest involving Editorial Board members, authors, reviewers, and other relevant individuals. Those involved are required to disclose actual and potential conflicts and are accountable for their declarations. In the case of authors, the corresponding author must submit the relevant disclosures on behalf of all authors before editorial processing and publication.
A potential conflict of interest is any circumstance that may interfere with the full and objective presentation of research findings or undermine confidence in the published results. Conflicts involving the principal participants include the following:
- Editorial Board members: Financial and non-financial interests arising from professional expertise, institutional positions, offices held, organizational affiliations, remuneration, or other relevant relationships. VUJS collects and manages these disclosures regularly, including annually, upon appointment or reappointment, and when editorial responsibilities are assigned.
- Authors: Authors must disclose personal interests and relationships that could be affected by publication. All funding sources must be acknowledged, and financial interests in relevant commercial organizations must be declared. At submission, the corresponding author is responsible for disclosing potential conflicts on behalf of all authors, and such conflicts are reported in the published article. If a previously potential conflict becomes an actual conflict after publication, the authors must notify VUJS and request an appropriate correction. Depending on the seriousness of the conflict, VUJS may decide whether the article should be retracted and publish an appropriate disclosure on its website.
- Reviewers: In addition to the obligations stated in the Peer Review and Reviewer Policy, reviewers must consider conflicts disclosed by authors and declare circumstances involving editors, authors, or other relevant individuals that could create actual or perceived bias. Examples include personal relationships with authors, competing research on the same subject, and professional or financial relationships with organizations that have an interest in the outcome of publication. Where potential or actual conflicts exist, the Editor-in-Chief determines whether the review may be used.
VUJS maintains editorial independence throughout initial screening, peer review, editing, and publication. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by agreements with third parties, sponsors, or advertisers.
Conflicts of interest in research may include the following categories:
Financial Interests
Financial conflicts may arise where individuals can use their expertise for personal financial gain or to benefit a company or institution in which they have a financial interest, for example through patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, ownership interests, or similar arrangements. They may also arise where a researcher's judgment could be influenced by substantial prospective funding, such as a grant for related or competing research.
Non-Financial Interests
- Personal interests: Other personal interests that could affect research outcomes, staff, or study participants.
- Professional interests: Opportunities for professional or career advancement connected with participation in the research.
- Institutional interests: Institutional or financial interests that may influence, or appear to influence, research and related institutional activities.
- Perceived conflicts: Situations in which awareness of a conflict may raise questions about an individual's impartiality or suitability to participate in the research.
Authors and reviewers may seek clarification from the Editorial Board as necessary. VUJS may invalidate review outcomes or retract a published article if serious conflicts-of-interest violations are identified, including after publication.
Plagiarism and Research Integrity
VUJS regards the following practices in submitted manuscripts as plagiarism or related violations of academic integrity:
- Including text, numerical data, images, or other information from another person's published research or article without identifying the original source;
- Providing vague, unclear, inaccurate, or incorrectly attributed information about the source of reused content;
- Citing a source but failing to follow the journal's required citation conventions;
- Translating part or all of another person's text without citing the original work;
- Reusing text, articles, figures, data, or images from another publication, including openly accessible online publications, without acknowledging the reuse;
- Using properly cited material from others to construct a work in which quoted or reproduced material accounts for 25% or more of the total text, figures, or data, except where reproduction is necessary to preserve the integrity of the original work and is used solely to substantiate the author's own analysis and conclusions;
- Presenting another person's work as one's own, or presenting one's own previously published work as new research findings; and
- Other practices contrary to applicable legislation on plagiarism, copyright, or intellectual property.
VUJS employs appropriate procedures to identify plagiarism, copyright infringement, and other intellectual-property violations, and may request explanations and supporting information from authors where necessary.
Editorial Process and Editorial Decisions
Editorial Process
Editorial consideration begins when a manuscript is submitted to the journal. The editorial office receives a notification and undertakes an initial screening for compliance with language, structure, and formatting requirements. Manuscripts meeting these requirements are referred to the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized Deputy Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Secretary.
Step 1: Depending on the manuscript's subject area, the Editor-in-Chief or a designated representative assigns it to the relevant section editor or Editorial Board member for an initial assessment of its scientific content. If it meets the basic standards of a research article, the section editor recommends suitable reviewers.
Step 2: The Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Secretary contacts the proposed experts and invites them to review the manuscript.
Step 3: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript using the journal's Review Report Form and submit their reports to the Editor-in-Chief within 20 days.
Step 4: On the basis of the reviewers' reports, the Editor-in-Chief decides whether to reject the manuscript, accept it, or invite revisions, as follows:
- Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication without changes (a rare outcome).
- Minor revision: The manuscript requires limited changes and may be accepted after the authors satisfactorily address the reviewers' comments.
- Major revision: Substantial changes or rewriting are required, and the revised manuscript may undergo a second round of review.
- Reject: The manuscript is declined without an invitation for reconsideration.
The editorial office coordinates communication between reviewers and authors. When the revised manuscript has satisfactorily addressed the review comments, the Editor-in-Chief approves it for publication and sends it to production. The authors are informed of the decision.
Editorial Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the final decision on a manuscript, taking into account the assessments and recommendations of reviewers, section editors, and other editors who have examined the manuscript. In most cases, acceptance follows favorable recommendations from both reviewers (after required revisions have been completed) and the absence of objections from other members involved in editorial assessment. In other cases, the Editor-in-Chief may seek at least one additional review or consult an additional expert recommended by an Editorial Board member. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.
Open Access Policy
Open Access
VUJS supports Vinh University's mission to promote research and innovation, improve the quality of education and training across disciplines, and disseminate knowledge worldwide. The journal publishes reliable, high-quality scientific content and supports sustainable access models that make its content available to the broadest possible readership over the long term. Our open access statement follows the definition set out by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI).
Open Access Statement: All content published in VUJS is freely available to readers through the journal's online platform. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of published articles, harvest article information for indexing, pass articles as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose without registration, payment, or prior permission from VUJS or the authors, subject to the applicable license terms.
Licensing and Copyright
All articles published by VUJS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License. This license permits non-commercial copying, redistribution, remixing, transformation, and adaptation of the work, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original work and its source, including recognition of authorship and first publication in VUJS.
Following acceptance, the corresponding author is responsible for completing, signing, and returning the Open Access Agreement to the editorial office.
Archiving Policy
VUJS allows authors to deposit any version of their article in an institutional or other repository of their choice.
Articles published in VUJS are archived at the following locations:
Print copies:
- Department of Science and International Cooperation, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam.
- Nguyen Thuc Hao Library, Vinh University, 182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam.
- Authority of Press, Ministry of Information and Communications, 50 Thi Sach Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
- Nghe An Department of Information and Communications, 6 Le Hoan Street, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam.
- National Library of Vietnam, 31 Trang Thi Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Electronic copies:
- Vinh University Data Center, 182 Le Duan Street, Vinh City, Nghe An, Vietnam.
Post-Publication Issues
1. General Principles
The Vinh University Journal of Science (VUJS) is committed to ensuring the accuracy, transparency, reliability, and integrity of published scholarly work. VUJS encourages post-publication scholarly discussion and critical evaluation. It also receives, examines, and addresses errors, scientific concerns, authorship issues, and research-integrity matters identified after publication.
Post-publication issues are assessed on the basis of scientific evidence, the nature of the concern, and its implications for the published work, in accordance with VUJS policies and guidance issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Post-publication issues may be addressed through the following mechanisms:
- Correction;
- Addendum or Clarification;
- Post-Publication Commentary, including Matters Arising and Author Replies;
- Expression of Concern; and
- Retraction.
The Editorial Board determines the appropriate course of action following examination, verification, and assessment of the issue. The Editor-in-Chief makes decisions on the publication of related notices or contributions in accordance with VUJS editorial procedures.
2. Corrections
2.1. Scope
A correction is issued when an error in a published article requires amendment to ensure the accuracy, completeness, or consistency of the scientific record, provided that the research findings and principal conclusions remain scientifically reliable.
Such errors may concern:
- The article title, author information, affiliations, or bibliographic details;
- The provenance of study samples, the location or date of data collection, or descriptions of research materials or methods;
- Numerical data, equations, tables, figures, captions, or references; or
- Interpretations, scientific terminology, or other information affecting the understanding, verification, traceability, or reproducibility of the research.
Minor typographical, presentation, or formatting errors that do not affect the scientific content or important bibliographic information may be addressed through technical amendments by the editorial office, with a record of changes where appropriate.
If an error raises substantial concerns about the reliability of data, findings, or conclusions, the Editorial Board will assess its implications and determine the appropriate corrective action.
2.2. Requirements for a Correction Article
Authors who discover an error in a published article are responsible for notifying the editorial office and providing information and documentation needed for verification.
Where a separately published correction is required, authors should prepare a manuscript meeting the following requirements:
a) Title of the correction
The title must clearly indicate the nature of the correction and identify the original article, using the following format:
- Vietnamese: Đính chính bài báo: "Tên bài báo gốc"
- English: Correction to: "Original Article Title"
The title of the original article must be reproduced exactly as published.
b) Details of the original article
The manuscript must provide the full title, author list, journal name, year of publication, volume, issue, page range or article number, and DOI of the original article.
c) Abstract and keywords
The correction should include abstracts in Vietnamese and English briefly describing its purpose, scope, and principal amendments. Keywords should reflect the corrected information and the relevant research subject.
d) Content of the correction
For each error, the correction must clearly identify:
- The location of the error in the original article (page, section, paragraph, table, figure, or equation);
- The wording or information as originally published;
- The correct replacement wording or information;
- The reason for, or supporting basis of, the correction; and
- The implications, if any, for the data, findings, and scientific conclusions of the article.
Proposed amendments must be checked against the original research data, records, and supporting documentation. Authors must provide evidence upon request from the Editorial Board.
e) Author responsibilities
The corresponding author must communicate the proposed correction to all co-authors, confirm their agreement, and coordinate responses to questions raised by the editorial office.
The correction manuscript should include statements on conflicts of interest and author contributions, as well as references where relevant.
2.3. Assessment and Publication of Corrections
The editorial office checks that the submission is complete, compares the proposed amendments with the original publication, and evaluates the implications of the errors.
Depending on the nature and scope of the amendments, the Editorial Board may request explanations or additional evidence, seek expert advice, or arrange scientific peer review before deciding whether to publish the correction.
An accepted correction is published as a separate item with its own bibliographic details and DOI and is linked to the original article to facilitate identification, retrieval, and citation.
3. Addenda and Clarifications
An addendum or clarification may be published where additional information is needed to explain or complete the published record or improve understanding and verification of the original work.
Such information may concern research methods, data sources, experimental conditions, supporting materials, or explanations necessary for interpreting previously published findings.
A request for an addendum or clarification must clearly identify the proposed information, the reasons for providing it, its scientific basis, and its relationship to the original article. Where the added information substantially affects interpretation of the findings, the Editorial Board will assess the appropriate publication mechanism.
An addendum or clarification may be published as a separate, linked item where necessary.
4. Post-Publication Commentary
4.1. Purpose and Scope
VUJS encourages researchers and readers to discuss, comment on, and critically evaluate work published in the journal. Such exchanges help clarify scientific arguments, methods, data, and conclusions, promote scholarly dialogue, and advance knowledge.
Post-publication commentary may address unclear or questionable aspects of a study, methodological limitations, the interpretation of findings, or other scientific questions warranting further discussion and verification.
Substantive, well-supported contributions may be considered for publication as Matters Arising, together with a Reply from the authors of the original article where appropriate.
VUJS considers commentary concerning articles published in VUJS. Issues solely concerning work published in other journals should be referred to the relevant publisher.
4.2. Matters Arising
A Matters Arising contribution should address one or more specific scientific issues in a published VUJS article and must offer clear arguments supported by verifiable evidence.
Contributions should:
- Precisely identify the article and issue being discussed;
- Present observations, analysis, and scientific reasoning objectively;
- Provide supporting data, references, or other evidence;
- Distinguish limitations apparent at the time of original publication from scientific developments that arose subsequently; and
- Maintain a professional scholarly tone and respect all parties concerned.
VUJS assesses such submissions on their scientific value, the credibility of their evidence, and their potential to clarify the published work.
4.3. Author Replies
When a Matters Arising submission is considered for publication, the editorial office may forward it to the corresponding author of the original article and invite a response from the author group.
The Reply should directly address the issues raised, clarify the scientific arguments, and provide supporting evidence where appropriate.
Matters Arising and the related Reply may be assessed and published together or in a suitable sequence as determined by the Editorial Board.
All exchanges must be conducted objectively, constructively, and with respect for academic freedom.
4.4. Manuscript Requirements
Matters Arising and Reply submissions should meet the following requirements:
- The main text should be concise, preferably no longer than 1,200 words. Extended methods and data should be placed in supplementary information where necessary.
- The opening paragraph should briefly summarize the scientific issue and main message in language accessible to non-specialist readers.
- Figures and tables should be limited to what is necessary, preferably one or two small items. Up to three extended-data items may be considered where justified. Submitted images must be of sufficient quality for assessment; JPEG is encouraged.
- Submissions may contain up to 15 references. Supplementary information is subject to the Editor-in-Chief's approval.
- A conflict-of-interest declaration and an author-contributions statement are required.
- For contributions in the biological sciences containing new experimental data, authors must provide relevant details of experimental design, analytical methods, data, and supporting reports as requested by the Editorial Board. Supporting reports will be made available to reviewers and may be published with accepted contributions where appropriate.
- Before editorial assessment, the corresponding author must complete the Editorial Policy Checklist required by VUJS.
Manuscript formatting and references must follow VUJS instructions: IEEE style for Series A (Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology), and APA style for Series B (Social Sciences and Humanities) and Series C (Educational Sciences and Technology).
5. Expressions of Concern
An Expression of Concern may be issued when credible concerns arise about the reliability, accuracy, or research integrity of a published article and the investigation remains incomplete or the available evidence is insufficient to reach a final conclusion.
Situations that may warrant consideration include:
- Significant concerns supported by evidence regarding the authenticity of data, images, or research results;
- Suspected breaches of research ethics or publication ethics;
- Serious disputes or concerns involving authorship, data-use rights, or legal conditions affecting the work; and
- Cases requiring further investigation or findings from a competent institution or authority.
An Expression of Concern must clearly identify the article concerned, describe the issue under examination, and state the status of the investigation at the time of publication.
Once the investigation is completed, the Editorial Board determines any subsequent action and updates the public record accordingly.
6. Retractions
6.1. Grounds for Retraction
VUJS may consider retracting a published article where evidence establishes that its findings or conclusions are unreliable, or where serious breaches of research or publication ethics have occurred.
Circumstances that may warrant retraction include:
- Fabrication, falsification, or serious errors in data or research findings that undermine the reliability of the work;
- Serious plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unauthorized reuse of scientific material;
- Breaches of research ethics, privacy requirements, informed consent, or rights to use data;
- Serious methodological, analytical, or interpretative errors that invalidate the scientific basis of the main findings or conclusions; or
- Other serious violations affecting the integrity of the published record.
The purpose of retraction is to correct the scholarly record, protect the reliability of academic information, and safeguard the legitimate interests of the research community.
6.2. Assessment Procedure
Upon receiving relevant information or evidence, the editorial office examines the concern, requests an explanation from the authors, and gathers documentation necessary for verification.
Depending on the case, the Editorial Board may consult independent experts, the authors' institutions, or competent authorities.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the retraction decision based on the findings of the investigation, the Editorial Board's assessment, and applicable requirements.
6.3. Retraction Notices
A Retraction Notice must clearly state:
- Complete identifying details of the retracted article;
- The reasons and basis for the retraction;
- Who requested or decided upon the retraction;
- The scope of the affected content, where relevant; and
- The publication date of the notice.
The Retraction Notice is published separately, assigned its own DOI, and linked to the original article.
The original article remains in the published record and is clearly marked as "Retracted", except in exceptional circumstances where restricted access or removal is required by law or to protect the lawful rights and interests of affected parties.
7. Reporting and Handling Post-Publication Issues
7.1. Reporting Concerns
Authors, readers, researchers, and relevant organizations may report errors, scientific comments, or concerns about published articles to the VUJS editorial office using the official contact channels provided on the journal website.
Reports should identify the article, clearly describe the concern, and include supporting evidence or documentation where available.
The editorial office considers submissions in light of their content, verifiability, and potential implications.
7.2. Verification and Assessment
The process comprises the following steps:
- Receive and classify the issue.
- Examine the initial information, documentation, and evidence.
- Contact the authors or other relevant parties for explanations where necessary.
- Arrange subject-matter assessment, expert consultation, or further verification as warranted.
- Determine an appropriate response and refer the matter to the Editor-in-Chief for a decision.
- Publish, update, and archive the outcome.
Throughout the process, VUJS seeks to ensure objectivity, appropriate confidentiality, management of conflicts of interest, and fair opportunities for relevant parties to provide explanations and evidence.
The time required depends on the nature and complexity of the issue and the extent of verification needed. The editorial office provides progress information to relevant parties where appropriate.
7.3. Responsibilities of the Parties
Authors and other relevant parties are responsible for providing accurate information, responding to reasonable requests from the editorial office, and cooperating with investigations.
The Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief are responsible for arranging the assessment and determining the appropriate action within their respective roles and authority.
8. Publication, Linking, and Archiving of Post-Publication Updates
VUJS publishes and manages post-publication updates in a transparent and accessible manner that safeguards the integrity of the scholarly record.
Corrections, addenda, Expressions of Concern, and Retraction Notices concerning substantive editorial or scientific issues are published as separate items with their own DOIs and appropriate bibliographic metadata.
The original article and the related notice are linked in both directions on the VUJS publishing platform. Relationships between the items are also recorded in DOI metadata in accordance with Crossref standards.
Where an article file or online version needs updating, the editorial office records the substance and date of the changes to maintain a traceable publication history. Scientifically substantive amendments are communicated publicly through an appropriate notice.
For retracted articles, retraction status is prominently displayed on the article landing page and, where appropriate, in the full-text file.
Post-publication notices are made available in accordance with the VUJS Open Access Policy and are preserved as part of the long-term publication record.
9. Applicable Requirements and Further Guidance
Submissions in the categories described above must comply with VUJS policies on authorship, conflicts of interest, research integrity, and manuscript preparation.
Depending on the submission type and nature of the issue, the Editorial Board may adapt requirements concerning structure, length, references, and assessment procedures to ensure an appropriate and effective response.
Post-publication issues are considered with reference to international principles and guidance on publication ethics, including:
The journal's current author guidelines govern manuscript structure, reference formatting, and submission procedures.
VUJS updates its post-publication policies as required by changes in applicable law, publication-ethics standards, or the journal's management and development needs.
Additional Guidance on Manuscript Structure and Referencing
Manuscripts submitted to Series A: Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology must follow the reference organization and citation conventions of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Manuscripts submitted to Series B: Social Sciences and Humanities and Series C: Educational Sciences and Technology must follow the reference organization and citation conventions of the American Psychological Association (APA).
See: Manuscript Structure and Formatting Requirements.
See: Reference and Citation Guidelines for Series A.
See: Reference and Citation Guidelines for Series B and C.