About the Journal
Focus and Scope
The Copernicus Journal of Political Studies is an English-language open-access scientific journal published since 2012. We publish the results of research predominantly on politics and security issues related to Central and Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet region. Considering its unique historical and geopolitical circumstances, this region is one of the most interesting areas in the world. Our objective is to present the results of interdisciplinary research as well as specialist studies and analyses regarding the broadly understood matters of international relations, international security, geopolitics and states’ internal policies. The CJPS is open to topics reflecting the most recent changes to the international system.
We are glad to publish theoretical articles, results of comparative research and case studies. The CJPS invites the authors to send their papers!
All the published texts are peer-reviewed and the publishing process is compliant with the standards of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The CJPS is a scientific journal published by the Copernicus Foundation in cooperation with the Faculty of Political Sciences and International Relations of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City and Grigol Robakidze University in Tbilisi. Our development is assisted by grants of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Peer Review Process
The CJPS publishes only reviewed texts. Our reviewing policy follows the strictly double-blind peer review process, where the author does not know the reviewer’s name and vice versa.
A review form can be found here. We particularly strive to find the best academically matched reviewers as well as to ensure that there is no conflict of interest between the author and the reviewer. We appreciate the involvement of our reviewers in the mutual assessment process.
The CJPS Editors oppose all and any displays of academic dishonesty. For this reason, all the sent texts are checked with CrossCheck, an anti-plagiarism system.
All the participants in the publishing process are bound by the ethical standards adopted by the CJPS. In case any academic dishonesty is discovered, the Editorial Board act in accordance with the procedure recommended by COPE. The algorithm of actions can be found here.
Open Access Policy
The journal offers access to its content in the Open Access system under the Creative Commons non-exclusive license (CC BY-ND 3.0). This means that all its contents are available free of charge to all users – including institutions. Users can download, copy, print, distribute, search through the full-text versions of papers published in HiP and share and publish links to them without the need to obtain consent of the publisher, editorial staff and authors.
Scientific Council
Roman Bäcker , Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska
José João Abrantes, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugalia
Bernhard Forchtner, University of Leicester, Wielka Brytania
Mikheil Gogatishvili, Grigol Robakidze University in Tbilisi Gruzja
Piotr Grochmalski, Akademia Sztuki Wojennej, Polska
Miao Huashou, Peking University, Chiny
Peter Jusko, Univerzity Mateja Bela v Banskej Bystrici, Słowacja
Richard J. Krickus, University of Mary Washington; U.S. Marine Corps University, Stany Zjednoczone
Liu Jian, Peking University, Chiny
Ralph Schattkowsky, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu, Polska
Tanju Tosun, Ege Üniversitesi, Turcja
Laurence Weinbaum, Israel Council on Foreign Relations, Izrael
Features Editors
Bartosz Bojarczyk,
Feride Asli Ergul Jorgensen,
Dorota Niedziołka,
Anna Pacześniak,
Radosław Potorski,
Maria Wincławska,
Agata Włodkowska-Bagan
Indexing
Digitization of scientific papers published in CJPS to ensure open access to this content on the Web – element financed under the 671/P-DUN/2018. Agreement from the funds for popularization of science and research findings of the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education.
Publishing process
1.What texts are published in the CJPS?
1.1. Journal’s objective and thematic scope
We publish the results of research predominantly on politics and security issues related to Central and Eastern Europe and the post-Soviet region. Considering its unique historical and geopolitical circumstances, this region is one of the most interesting areas in the world. Our objective is to present the results of interdisciplinary research as well as specialist studies and analyses regarding the broadly understood matters of international relations, international security, geopolitics and states’ internal policies. The CJPS is open to topics reflecting the most recent changes to the international system.
1.2. Types of publications
We predominantly publish research papers up to 10,000 words (including notes, reference list, abstract and keywords), analytical reports up to 6000 words and reviews up to 2000 words.
1.3. Publishing policy
The CJPS publishes previously unpublished texts. The journal is open access, on the terms of non-exclusive Creative Commons licence (CC BY-ND 3.0).
1.4. Editing standards
The CJPS has adopted the APA style. Detailed guidelines can be found in the Editing Standard tab.
2. Rules for publishing in the CJPS
2.1. Review policy
The CJPS publishes only reviewed texts. Our reviewing policy follows the strictly double-blind peer review process, where the author does not know the reviewer’s name and vice versa. Detailed rules can be found in the Review Policy tab.
2.2. Authorship
The authorship of the presented text must be confirmed by all co-authors. They have to give their consent to publish and accept the ethical standards adopted by the CJPS.
The CJPS Editors employ standards regarding authorship determination and counteract the practices of ghostwriting and guest authorship. A person who can be considered an author of the sent text is somebody who
- had a significant input in the concept of the work;
- had a significant input in obtaining and interpreting the data;
- prepared the article for publication;
- verified the text critically.
Other persons involved in the research process or cooperating with the authors in different areas should be mentioned in the Acknowledgements section.
2.3. Information on financing
Published research papers and analytical reports must contain a statement concerning the sources of research funds (Funding acknowledgements). Please include the name of the relevant institution as well as the project title and number.
2.4. Standards of Ethics
The CJPS has adopted the ethical standards conforming to the principles recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). During the entire publishing process, the Editorial Board, the Scientific Board and the Reviewers strive to uphold good publishing practices and oppose attempts to violate them. Detailed rules can be found in the Standards of Ethics tab.
2.5. Payments
The Publisher charges no fees in connection with publishing in the CJPS.
3. Use of DOI and ORCID identification
3.1. DOI
All texts published in the CJPS are assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) number.
3.2. ORCID
The authors of the texts published in the CJPS (or at least the main author) should have their ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID). ORCID becomes a part of the metadata of the published texts, which substantially facilitates identification of the authors.
If you do not have an ORCID yet, click here to create it.
Standards of Ethics
The ethical standards we adhere to follow the rules developed and promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). They are obligatory at each stage of the publication process and are binding for all its participants: authors, editors, reviewers and members of the Scientific Board
Obligations of the Authors.
The Authors are obliged to:
1. provide a statement of authorship of the delivered texts, in particular the duty to disclose all actual authors. We warn against including ghost, guest or courtesy authors;
2. provide a statement regarding veracity and originality of the content. We warn against falsifying data, duplicating content and plagiarizing;
3. provide a statement of participation in only one publishing process;
4. disclose the sources of financing of the conducted studies, including those financed through grants or from public or private means;
5. disclose (if applicable) previous publication of the delivered texts in their entirety or in fragments;
6. obtain and deliver to the editors agreements to reprint such materials as illustrations, photos or maps;
7. provide information regarding any possible conflict of interest in reviewing process or in editorial work;
8. express agreement for publication in the Open Access system following the terms of non-exclusive Creative Commons licence (CC BY-ND 3.0).
Obligations of the CJPS Editors
The CJPS Editors are obliged to:
1. implement aims and objectives of the CJPS as accepted by the Scientific Board and the publisher of the journal, in particular with regard to the thematic scope of the publication;
2. in cooperation with the members of the Scientific Board promote the journal in the academic community and upholding its positive image;
3. determine with due diligence and precision the principles of publication in the CJPS, as accepted by the Scientific Board, in particular the rules for the reviewing process;
4. inform the authors, with due diligence and precision, about subsequent stages of the publication process;
5. verify all delivered texts in the CrossCheck anti-plagiarism system and nominate reviewers;
6. make decisions regarding publication of the delivered texts solely on the grounds of their academic value;
7. inform the Authors about the ultimate result of the publishing process: acceptance or rejection of the publication;
8. observe the rule of full anonymity in the mutual review process.
9. observe the rules of RODO and responsible administration of personal data and non-disclosure of the delivered materials to persons who are not participants in the publishing process;
10. observe the rules of academic integrity. In case a dishonesty in this sphere is discovered (in particular, a duplicated publication, suspected plagiarism, suspected falsification of data and changes on the authors’ list, including suspected ghost, guest or courtesy authorship), the Editors are obliged to following the procedure recommended by COPE. The algorithm of actions can be found here.
If any unforeseen circumstances arise, the Editors make a joint decision, which is evaluated by the Scientific Board
Obligations of the Reviewers
The Reviewers are obliged to
1. review the received texts diligently and without bias;
2. observe the rule of absence of a conflict of interest (particularly when the reviewer somehow knows the Author’s identity);
3. observe the deadlines agreed upon with the Editors;
4. observe the rule of confidence and not disclosing the received texts to persons not participating in the publishing process;
5. inform the Editors about a discovered case of academic dishonesty (in particular, a duplicated publication, suspected plagiarism, suspected falsification of data and changes on the authors’ list, including suspected ghost, guest or courtesy authorship);
6. adhere to the principles presented in COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. The guidelines can be found here;
7. consult Editors on matters raising doubts.
Obligations of the members of the Scientific Board
Members of the Scientific Board are obliged to:
evaluate – together with the publisher – the CJPS aims 1. and objectives, in particular the thematic scope of the journal.
2. evaluate the CJPS publication rules, in particular the rules of the reviewing process.
3. provide academic supervision of the journal, particularly through evaluating its academic level and passing assessments regarding its quality and operations.
4. in cooperation with the members of the Editorial Board, promote the journal in the academic community and upholding its positive image.
5. evaluate joint decisions of the Editors in case of unforeseen situations.
