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Aim and Scope
The journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" sets itself the comprehensive task of developing and systematizing knowledge in the field of parasitic diseases. The main goal of the publication is to create a platform for the exchange of scientific achievements and practical experience between specialists of various profiles in the field of parasitology.
The journal aims to provide the scientific community with up-to-date information on the latest research on the morphology, biology, and life cycles of parasitic organisms, modern methods of diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasitic diseases, and their epidemiology and epizootology.
Within the framework of its activities, the publication aims to improve the qualifications of specialists of various profiles through the publication of relevant research results, contributing to the development of theoretical and practical foundations for the control of parasitic diseases. The journal also systematizes data on new species of parasites and the features of their impact on the human body, covering issues of epidemiological control and monitoring.
An important aspect of the journal's work is the promotion of innovative approaches to the diagnosis and therapy of parasitoses, as well as the formation of a basis for interdisciplinary interaction between specialists in the field of parasitology. The publication seeks to unite the efforts of scientists and practitioners to improve methods of controlling parasitic diseases and to develop the scientific foundations in this area.
Section Policies
Open SubmissionsPublication Frequency
4 times per year
Archiving
- Russian State Library (RSL)
- National Electronic-Information Consortium (NEICON)
Peer-Review
All scientific articles submitted to the editorial office of the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" undergo mandatory double-anonymous ("blind") peer review (the authors of the manuscript do not know the reviewers and receive a letter with comments signed by the Editor-in-Chief/Executive Secretary).
- Peer review of articles is carried out by members of the Editorial Council and Editorial Board, as well as invited reviewers — leading specialists in the relevant field (parasitology) from Russia and other countries. The decision to select a particular reviewer for expert evaluation of an article is made by the Editor-in-Chief, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Editor, or Executive Secretary. The review period is 2-4 weeks, but may be extended at the reviewer's request.
- Each article is sent to 2 reviewers.
- Each reviewer has the right to decline to review in case of an obvious conflict of interest affecting the perception and interpretation of the manuscript's materials. Based on the review results, the reviewer provides recommendations on the further fate of the article (each reviewer's decision is substantiated):
- The article is recommended for publication as is;
- The article is recommended for publication after correcting the deficiencies noted by the reviewer;
- The article requires additional review by another specialist;
- The article cannot be published in the journal.
- If the review contains recommendations for correction and revision of the article, the editorial office sends the author the text of the review with a proposal to consider them when preparing a new version of the article or to argue (partially or completely) against them. Revision of the article should not take more than two months from the date of sending the electronic message to the authors about the need for changes. The revised article is sent for review again.
- If the authors refuse to revise the materials, they must notify the editorial office in writing or orally of their refusal to publish the article. If the authors do not return the revised version within 3 months from the date of sending the review, even in the absence of notification from the authors of refusal to revise the article, the editorial office removes it from consideration. In such situations, the authors are sent a corresponding notification that the manuscript has been deregistered due to the expiration of the time allotted for revision.
- If insurmountable contradictions arise between the author and reviewers regarding the manuscript, the editorial board has the right to send the manuscript for additional review. In conflict situations, the decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief at a meeting of the Editorial Board.
- The decision to reject a manuscript is made at a meeting of the Editorial Board in accordance with the reviewers' recommendations. An article not recommended for publication by a decision of the Editorial Board will not be reconsidered. A notification of rejection is sent to the author by email.
- After the Editorial Board decides to accept an article for publication, the editorial office informs the author of this decision and indicates the publication timeline.
- The presence of a positive review is not sufficient grounds for publication of an article. The final decision on publication is made by the Editorial Board. In conflict situations, the decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.
- Original reviews are stored in the editorial office for 5 years.
Publishing Ethics
- Introduction
1.1. Publication of materials in peer-reviewed journals is not merely a simple means of scientific communication but also makes a significant contribution to the development of the relevant field of scientific knowledge. Thus, it is important to establish standards of expected ethical behaviour for all parties involved in publication, namely: Authors, Journal Editors, Reviewers, the Publisher, and the Scientific Society for the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases".
1.2. The Publisher not only supports scientific communication and invests in this process but also bears responsibility for compliance with all modern recommendations in the published work.
1.3. The Publisher undertakes strict oversight of scientific materials. Our journal programmes represent an impartial "report" on the development of scientific thought and research; therefore, we also recognise the responsibility for the proper presentation of these "reports", especially concerning the ethical aspects of publications outlined in this document.
- Duties of Editors
2.1. Publication decision
The Editor of the scientific journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" is personally and independently responsible for deciding which articles to publish, often in collaboration with the relevant Scientific Society. The validity of the work under consideration and its scientific significance must always underlie publication decisions. The Editor may be guided by the policies of the journal's Editorial Board and constrained by applicable legal requirements regarding libel, copyright, legality, and plagiarism.
The Editor may consult with other Editors and Reviewers (or officers of the Scientific Society) when making publication decisions.
2.2. Fairness
The Editor should evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political preferences of the Authors.
2.3. Confidentiality
The Editor and Editorial Board of the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the Authors, Reviewers, potential Reviewers, other scientific advisors, and the Publisher, unless necessary.
2.4. Disclosure policy and conflicts of interest
2.4.1. Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts must not be used in personal research without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained through peer review and related to potential advantages must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
2.4.2. Editors should recuse themselves from considering manuscripts (i.e., request a Co-Editor, Assistant Editor, or collaborate with other Editorial Board members to review the work instead of personally reviewing and deciding) in cases of conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other interactions and relationships with Authors, companies, and possibly other organisations associated with the manuscript.
2.5. Oversight of publications
The Editor, presented with convincing evidence that the claims or conclusions presented in a publication are erroneous, should notify the Publisher (and/or the relevant Scientific Society) promptly to issue corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other appropriate statements.
2.6. Involvement and cooperation in investigations
The Editor, together with the Publisher (or Scientific Society), shall take adequate responsive measures in case of ethical complaints regarding submitted manuscripts or published materials. Such measures generally include communication with the Authors of the manuscript and substantiation of the relevant complaint or claim but may also involve communication with relevant organisations and research centres.
- Duties of Reviewers
3.1. Influence on Editorial Board decisions
Peer review assists the Editor in making publication decisions and, through appropriate communication with the Authors, may also help the Author improve the quality of the work. Peer review is an essential component of formal scientific communication, lying at the heart of the scientific approach. The Publisher shares the view that all scientists who wish to contribute to publication are obliged to do substantial work in reviewing manuscripts.
3.2. Promptness
Any selected Reviewer who feels unqualified to review the manuscript or lacks sufficient time to complete the work quickly should notify the Editor of the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" and request exclusion from the review process for that manuscript.
3.3. Confidentiality
Any manuscript received for review must be treated as a confidential document. This work must not be disclosed or discussed with any persons not authorised by the Editor.
3.4. Standards of objectivity
The Reviewer is obliged to provide an objective assessment. Personal criticism of the Author is unacceptable. Reviewers should express their opinions clearly and with supporting arguments.
3.5. Acknowledgement of sources
Reviewers should identify significant published works relevant to the topic that have not been included in the manuscript's bibliography. Any statement (observation, conclusion, or argument) previously published should be accompanied by a relevant bibliographic reference in the manuscript. The Reviewer should also bring to the Editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published work within the Reviewer's scientific competence.
3.6. Disclosure policy and conflicts of interest
3.6.1. Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts must not be used in personal research without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained through peer review and related to potential advantages must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
3.6.2. Reviewers should not participate in reviewing manuscripts in cases of conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other interactions and relationships with any of the Authors, companies, or other organisations associated with the submitted work.
- Duties of Authors
4.1. Reporting standards
4.1.1. Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the work. The work should contain sufficient detail and bibliographic references to permit possible reproduction. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.
4.1.2. Review articles and scientific papers should also be accurate and objective, and the editorial viewpoint should be clearly indicated.
4.2. Data access and retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data related to the manuscript for editorial review. Authors should be prepared to provide public access to such information (according to the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and in any case, be prepared to retain such data for an adequate period after publication.
4.3. Originality and plagiarism
4.3.1. Authors must ensure that they have submitted entirely original work, and if they have used the work or statements of other Authors, they must provide appropriate bibliographic references or quotations.
4.3.2. Plagiarism can exist in many forms, from presenting another's work as the author's own to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another's work (without attribution) to claiming rights to the results of others' research. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical behaviour and is unacceptable.
4.4. Multiple, redundant, or concurrent publication
4.4.1. In general, an Author should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal as an original publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical behaviour and is unacceptable.
4.4.2. In general, an Author should not submit a previously published article for consideration in another journal.
4.4.3. Publication of certain types of articles (e.g., clinical guidelines, translated articles) in more than one journal is sometimes ethical under certain conditions. The Authors and Editors of the interested journals must agree to the secondary publication, which must present the same data and interpretations as the primary work. The primary work must be cited in the secondary publication. More detailed information on permissible forms of secondary (repetitive) publications can be found at www.icmje.org.
4.5. Acknowledgement of sources
The contribution of others should always be acknowledged. Authors should cite publications that are important for the execution of the presented work. Information obtained privately, for example, through conversation, correspondence, or discussion with third parties, must not be used or presented without explicit written permission from the source. Information obtained from confidential sources, such as manuscript evaluation or grant applications, must not be used without the explicit written permission of the Authors of the work related to the confidential sources.
4.6. Authorship of the publication
4.6.1. Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions 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 as contributors.
4.6.2. The corresponding Author must ensure that all contributing authors are listed as co-authors and no individuals who did not participate in the research are listed as co-authors, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the work and have agreed to its submission for publication.
4.7. Hazards and human or animal subjects (Section 4.7 is only for medical journals)
4.7.1. If the work involves the use of chemical products, procedures, or equipment that pose any unusual risk, the Author must clearly state this in the manuscript.
4.7.2. If the work involves the use of animals or human subjects, Authors must ensure that the manuscript indicates that all stages of the study comply with the legislation and regulatory documents of research organisations and have been approved by the relevant committees. The manuscript must clearly state that informed consent was obtained from all human subjects. Privacy rights must always be respected.
4.8. Disclosure policy and conflicts of interest
4.8.1. All Authors must disclose in their manuscripts any financial or other existing conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or conclusions presented in the work.
4.8.2. Examples of potential conflicts of interest that must be disclosed include employment, consultancy, stock ownership, honoraria, expert testimony, patent application or registration, grants, and other financial support. Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed as early as possible.
4.9. Fundamental errors in published works
If an Author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, the Author must promptly notify the Editor of the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" and cooperate with the Editor to retract or correct the paper promptly. If the Editor or Publisher learns from a third party that a published work contains a significant error, the Author is obliged to retract the work or correct the errors as quickly as possible.
- Duties of the Publisher
5.1. The Publisher should follow principles and procedures that facilitate the fulfilment of the ethical duties of the Editors, Reviewers, and Authors of the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" in accordance with these requirements. The Publisher should ensure that potential profit from advertising or reprint production has not influenced Editors' decisions.
5.2. The Publisher should support the Editors of the journal "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" in considering complaints regarding ethical aspects of published materials and assist in interacting with other journals and/or Publishers, if this facilitates the fulfilment of duties by the Editors.
5.3. The Publisher should promote good research practice and implement industry standards to improve ethical guidelines, retraction, and correction procedures.
5.4. The Publisher should provide appropriate specialised legal support (opinion or consultation) if necessary.
Founder
- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University) – 34%
- Vladimir P. Sergiev – 22%
- Evgeny N. Morozov – 22%
- Natalia A. Turbabina – 22%
Author fees
Publication in "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" is free of charge for all the authors.
The journal doesn't have any Article processing charges.
The journal doesn't have any Article submission charges.
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
"Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" 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
The editorial board of the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" allows authors to post the manuscript as a preprint before submission for review and to archive independently their articles in disciplinary and institutional repositories.
Preprints
The editorial board of the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" encourages uploading preprints on preprint servers. The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) defines a preprint as 'a scholarly manuscript posted by the author(s) in an openly accessible platform, usually before or in parallel with the peer review process.'
A preprint publication shall not be considered duplicate publication nor shall it influence the editor's decision to publish it in the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases".
The author must notify the editorial board of the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" about the posted preprint at submission of the manuscript for review, furnishing a link to the preprint with its DOI identifier and the dissemination terms and conditions.
It is the author’s responsibility to add a link to the published manuscript in the preprint record. The link must contain the DOI and the URL of the article published on the journal's website. The original preprint should not be modified based on the reviewer’s and editor’s comments. The preprint should not be replaced with the text of the published article.
Do not delete the preprint text.
Manuscripts Accepted for Publication
The editorial board of the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" allows manuscripts that have been reviewed and are accepted for publication to be archived independently.
This version of the manuscript may be disseminated through:
- personal website or blog;
- institutional repository;
- disciplinary repository;
- direct interactions with faculty or students by providing this version of the manuscript for personal use.
The text of the manuscript should contain the author’s clarifications about its status and information about the planned publication.
Example: The ARTICLE TITLE has been reviewed, accepted for publication, and will be published in 2021 (3) of the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases".
Once the final version of the manuscript is published, it is the author’s responsibility to add a link to the published article to the publication record. The posted text should not be modified based on the reviewer’s and editor’s comments. Do not replace the text of the posted manuscript. Do not delete the text of the posted manuscript.
Final Versions of Manuscripts
The editorial board of the "Medical Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases" allows manuscripts that have been peer-reviewed, accepted for publication, edited and ready for publication (proofread and typeset) to be archived independently.
This version of the manuscript may be disseminated through:
- personal website or blog;
- institutional repository;
- disciplinary repository;
- direct interactions with faculty or students by providing this version of the manuscript for personal use.
Once the final version of the manuscript is published, it is the author’s responsibility to add a link to the published article to the publication record. The posted text should not be modified based on the reviewer’s and editor’s comments. Do not replace the text of the posted manuscript. Do not delete the text of the posted manuscript.
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.
