About the Journal

This Scientific journal was founded in 1998.

ISSN 2520-6397 (print) ISSN 2520-6400 (online)

ЄДРПОУ 02070944

УДК 81

State registration: entered in the Register of subjects in the field of media (Resolution of January 18, 2024, No. 120, Protocol No. 2 of the meeting of the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting).

Media identifier: R30-02555.

Professional registration: Included into the List of Scientific Professional Editions of Ukraine, Category В (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Protocol No 157, as of February,9,2021).

Branch of Knowledge: Philological Sciences (Linguistics, Translation Studies).

Publication frequency: twice a year.

Languages: Ukrainian, English.

Founder: Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Website URL:  http://mova.knu.ua/.

The Journal “Linguistic and Conceptual Worldviews” is indexed by:

  1. DOAJ;
  2. Crossref;
  3. Index Copernicus;
  4. ERIH PLUS;
  5. ResearchBib;
  6. UlrichsWEB


AIM AND SCOPE

The aim of the Journal is to publish the results of current scientific research and achievements of philological science in all its theoretical dimensions and applied aspects.

JOURNAL OBJECTIVES

– publication of scientific articles and reviews on current issues of philological science, covering theoretical and applied linguistics, translation studies, and their fields;

– formation of an interdisciplinary space for philological research through active interaction with related branches of the humanities, which opens new perspectives for theoretical reflection and practical application of philological knowledge;

– enhancement of scientific communication among researchers at the national and international levels.

OPEN ACCESS POLICY

The Editorial Board adheres to the principles of open access to research results, promoting free dissemination of scientific information and global exchange of knowledge. The publication is available in open access and is free of charge for users, who may freely read, download, copy, and distribute it for scientific and educational purposes, provided that authorship is duly acknowledged.

The Journal complies with I4OC standards for open citations.

PUBLICATION ETHICS

The editorial policy of the scientific journal “Linguistic and Conceptual Worldviews” is based on the principles of objectivity and impartiality in the selection of scientific material for publication. Double-blind peer review of manuscripts and high standards for the quality of scientific research ensure a competitive level of content. The Editorial Board guarantees compliance with Authors’ and related rights and maintains communication with the Authors.

The Editorial Board in its activities adheres to the Recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) https://publicationethics.org/, the norms of the Civil Code of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On Copyright and Related Rights” https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/3792-12#Text, the Law of Ukraine “On Education” https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2145-19#Text, as well as the ethical principles contained in the Statute of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and the Ethical Code of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, including in particular the equality of all genders and authors for the Chief Editor, Editorial Board, and Reviewers; confidentiality; originality of submissions and detection of plagiarism; and conflicts of interest.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject materials that do not comply with the standards of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, as well as the requirements for publications in scientific periodicals registered in international scientometric databases.

ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD

  • The Editorial Board makes the final decision on the publication of an article/review in the Journal. The Editorial Board of the Journal is responsible for the proper presentation of scientific materials to the academic community, as well as for checking submitted materials for plagiarism using appropriate systems.

All materials, after preliminary evaluation by the Editorial Board, undergo independent anonymous double-blind peer review. The Editorial Board ensures confidentiality and impartiality of the review process.

The Editorial Board undertakes to provide the Author with Reviewers who carry out their reviewing duties in a timely and unbiased manner.

The Editorial Board does not influence Reviewers’ decisions.

If both a positive and a negative review of a manuscript are received, the Chief Editor appoints an additional Reviewer. A negative review is considered by the Editorial Board, which makes the final decision.

The Editorial Board reserves the right to decline, after preliminary consideration, the submission of materials for review if the manuscript is improperly prepared, does not meet basic scientific criteria (e.g., article length, plagiarism, re-publication, etc.).

The Journal publishes information on financial support for scientific research.

  • If the Chief Editor finds strong evidence of the fallacy of the conclusions provided in the work, plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication of data, he/she informs the Author and the Publisher of a decision to be made on publication of corrections, clarifications, apologies, or retractions, if necessary.
  • The Editorial Board publishes in open access on the website the current Guidelines for Authors and Reviewers.
  • The Editorial Board and the Publisher take appropriate measures to resolve conflicts in the event of a complaint or claim of ethical violation regarding the submitted manuscript or published article.
  • Articles are reviewed on their content regardless of the Authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political views.
  • Articles that do not comply with the Journal’s scope and publication requirements, are submitted to other scientific publications, or contain previously published research results are rejected.
  • The Editorial Board reserves the right to edit articles while preserving the Author’s main arguments, conclusions, and style.
  • The Editorial Board adheres to copyright protection.
  • The Editorial Board considers all cases of violation of research ethics, conflicts of interest (between Author and Reviewer / Author and other parties), and plagiarism.
  • The Editorial Board maintains confidentiality regarding the authorship of reviewed articles and the information therein.
  • The Chief Editor and members of the Editorial Board must not disclose to third parties any information about a manuscript under consideration, except to those involved in its scientific evaluation. After a positive decision of the Chief Editor, the article is published in the Journal.
  • In case of disputes, the Editorial Board acts in accordance with the COPE Recommendations on publication ethics violations: https://publicationethics.org.

 

ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF AUTHORS

  • The Author submits an article that is original in content and has not been previously published, and is fully responsible for the novelty and validity of the results of his/her research.
  • The article must be formatted in accordance with the established requirements.
  • The article must not contain reproduction of parts of other publications, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication of data. All borrowings from other works must be properly cited with reference to the original source in accordance with current standards. Unattributed borrowings or plagiarism in any form are unacceptable.
  • The Author must promptly inform the Editorial Board of any errors or inaccuracies discovered in the article.
  • The Author is obliged to notify the Editorial Board of any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
  • Authors may submit their articles to only one journal. Submission to two or more publications simultaneously, or submission of previously published work, constitutes an ethical violation and will lead to rejection of the manuscript.
  • Authors are individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research and preparation of the materials for publication. Authors must ensure that all participants involved in the preparation of the materials are listed as co-authors and agree with the order of authorship and the final version of the submitted materials.
  • Sources of funding must be clearly indicated.

 

ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS OF PEER REVIEWERS

  • If a Reviewer is unable to review the materials due to lack of expertise or time, he/she is obliged to inform the Editorial Board and destroy or return the received materials.
  • The Reviewer’s report must be objective and well-grounded, and include information regarding the presence or absence of plagiarism in the article.
  • Priority norms for the Reviewer are respect for the Author’s intellectual property rights and the confidentiality of the article, which makes it impossible to disclose or use any information therein before the article is published.
  • The Reviewer is obliged to inform the Editorial Board of any potential conflicts of interest. A Reviewer must not participate in the review if he/she has close personal or professional relationships with the Author(s) or the research organization where the study was conducted, or if he/she works for a competing organization on the same topic. Reviewers are also obliged to inform the Chief Editor of other possible conflicts of interest (political, religious, or financial).
  • The Reviewer is obliged to provide a timely review of the article.

DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

To ensure transparency and allow readers to make their own assessments and draw objective conclusions regarding the research, the Editorial Board insists on the Authors’ disclosing all conflicts of interest. The Author is responsible for disclosing any conflicts of interest. Conflicts of interest may be financial or non-financial. Authors are obliged to declare any potential or actual conflict of interest that can affect the work and the results obtained.

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING

Licensing terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the Journal the right of first publication of the article, which is simultaneously licensed under the international Creative Commons Attribution License International CC-BY.

If an article is accepted for publication in “Linguistic and Conceptual Worldviews”, the Author must sign the Author’s Consent for Publication (file).

 

EDITORIAL BOARD

Editorial Board Address

14, Taras Shevchenko Boulevard, 01601, Kyiv,

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv,

Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology