Aim and Scope

The aim of the "Territory Development" journal is creation of an information platform for open scientific communication between researchers working in the field of state and municipal administration, national security of Russia and regions, engaged in theoretical and practical research in the field of jurisprudence, economics, philosophy, history, political science, sociology, management, as well as leading scientists in the field of information technology and statistics, and at the intersection of these areas. The editorial board of the journal pays special attention to the publication of the results of theoretical, experimental and analytical works that make a significant contribution to the formation of a knowledge society, the development of the digital economy and entrepreneurship, the education system and science the standpoint of economic and sociological, technical, political and legal sciences. The journal is intended for researchers, university teachers, doctoral students, graduate students, students and all those interested in modern achievements in the economics branch, informatics, political science and jurisprudence.

The tasks of the journal are as follows:

• creation of the information source highlighting new scientific results of theoretical and practical significance, for scientists and specialists;
• formation of a discussion platform for topical issues of socio-economic development, international relations, legal and political problems, and related results of the implementation of government bodies, self-government bodies, public organizations and business structures;
• providing conditions for publications to a wide range of practitioners, representatives of regions, applicants, graduate students, doctoral students.

The journal is aimed at heads of government bodies, wide scientific community, practitioners, teachers, graduate students and undergraduates.

Section Policies

TOPICAL ISSUES OF STATE AND MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

STATE AND CIVIL SOCIETY, IDEOLOGY AND POLITICS

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

LAW AND LEGAL SCIENCES

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

ECONOMIC RESEARCH

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

PROBLEMS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

BUSINESS INFORMATICS

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

TERRITORY: FACTS, ASSESSMENTS, PROSPECTS

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

PAGES OF HISTORY

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

SCIENTIFIC SEARCH AND OFFERS

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Publication Frequency

4 issues per year

Open Access Policy

The "Territory Development" journal provides direct open access to its content based on the following principle: Free open access to research results increases the global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

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

Peer-Review

All scientific articles submitted to the editorial office of the "Territory Development" journal undergo mandatory one-sided (two-sided) anonymous ("blind") reviewing (the authors of the manuscript do not know the reviewers and receive a letter with comments signed by the editor-in-chief).

1. Review of articles is carried out by members of the editorial board and editorial board, as well as invited reviewers - leading experts in the relevant scientific industry in Russia and other countries. The decision on the choice of one or another reviewer for the examination of the article is made by the editor-in-chief, deputy editor-in-chief, scientific editor, head of the editorial office. The review period is 2-4 weeks, but at the request of the reviewer, it can be extended.
2. Each article is sent to 2 reviewers.
3. Each reviewer has the right to refuse the review in the event of a clear conflict of interest that affects the perception and interpretation of the manuscript materials. Based on the results of consideration of the manuscript, the reviewer gives recommendations on the further fate of the article (each decision of the reviewer is justified):
   
   - the article is recommended for publication in its present form;
   - the article is recommended for publication after correcting the deficiencies noted by the reviewer;
   - the article needs additional reviewing by another specialist;
   - the article cannot be published in the journal.

4. If the review contains recommendations for correcting and revising the article, the editorial staff of the journal sends the text of the review to the author with a proposal to take them into account when preparing a new version of the article or reasonably (partially or completely) refute them. The finalization of the article should not take more than two months from the moment of sending an email message to the authors about the need to make changes. The article, revised by the author, is re-sent for peer review.
5. If the authors refuse to revise the materials, they must notify the editorial board in writing or orally about their refusal to publish the article. If the authors do not return the revised version after 3 months from the date of sending the review, even in the absence of information from the authors with a refusal to revise the article, the editorial office removes it from the register. In such situations, the authors are sent an appropriate notification of the removal of the manuscript from registration due to the expiration of the time allotted for revision.
6. If the author and reviewers have insoluble contradictions 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.
7. The decision to refuse publication of the manuscript is made at the meeting of the editorial board in accordance with the recommendations of the reviewers. An article not recommended for publication by the decision of the editorial board is not accepted for reconsideration. The refusal to publish is sent to the author by e-mail.
8. After the editorial board of the journal has made a decision on the admission of the article to publication, the editorial board informs the author about it and indicates the terms of publication.
9. The presence of a positive review is not a sufficient reason for the publication of the article. The final decision on publication is made by the editorial board. In conflict situations, the decision is made by the editor-in-chief.
10. The originals of the reviews are kept in the editorial office of the journal for 5 years.

Publishing Ethics

The Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement of the journal «Territory Development» are based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct guidelines available at www.publicationethics.org,  and requirements for peer-reviewed journals, elaborated by the "Elsevier" Publishing House (in accordance with international ethical rules of scientific publications)

1. Introduction

1.1. Publishing materials in peer-reviewed journals is not only an easy way 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 for the future ethical behavior of all parties involved in the publication, namely: Authors, Journal Editors, Reviewers, Publishers and Scientific Society for the “Territory Development” Journal.

1.2. The publisher not only supports scientific communication and invests in this process, but is also responsible for adhering to all current guidelines in the published work.

1.3. The publisher is committed to the strictest supervision of scientific materials. Our journal programs provide an impartial "account" of the development of scientific thought and research, therefore we also recognize the responsibility for the proper presentation of these "reports", especially in terms of the ethical aspects of the publications set out in this document.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1. Decision to publish

The editor of the scientific journal "Territory Development" is personally and independently responsible for deciding on publication, often in cooperation with the relevant Scientific Society. The credibility of the work in question and its scientific relevance should always underlie the decision to publish. The editor may be guided by the policy of the Editorial Board of the ”Territory Development” journal, being limited by the current legal requirements in relation to defamation, copyright, legality and plagiarism.

The Editor may consult with other Editors and Reviewers (or officials of the Scientific Society) when deciding to publish.

2.2. Decency

The editor must evaluate the intellectual content of the manuscripts regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, origin, citizenship or political preferences of the Authors.

2.3. Confidentiality

The editor and the editorial board of the "Territory Development" journal are obliged not to disclose information about the accepted manuscript to all persons, with the exception of Authors, Reviewers, possible Reviewers, other scientific consultants and the Publisher, without necessity.

2.4. Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest

2.4.1 Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts cannot be used in personal research without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained during the review and associated with possible benefits must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.

2.4.2 Editors should recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts (namely: request the Co-Editor, Assistant Editor, or cooperate with other members of the Editorial Board when reviewing the work instead of personally reviewing and making a decision) in the event of conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative and other interactions and relationships with Authors, companies and possibly other organizations associated with the manuscript.

2.5. Publication supervision

An editor who has provided convincing evidence that statements or conclusions presented in a publication are erroneous should inform the Publisher (and / or the relevant Scientific Society) in order to promptly notify the changes, withdraw the publication, raise concerns and other relevant statements. ...

2.6. Engagement and collaboration in research

The Editor, in conjunction with the Publisher (or the Scientific Society), take appropriate action in the event of ethical claims regarding reviewed manuscripts or published materials. Such measures, in general terms, include interaction with the Authors of the manuscript and the reasoning of the corresponding complaint or request, but can also involve interaction with relevant organizations and research centers.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

3.1. Influencing the decisions of the Editorial Board

Peer review assists the Editor in making a publication decision and, through appropriate interaction with the Authors, can also help the Author improve the quality of the work. Peer review is a necessary link in formal scientific communication, which is at the heart of the scientific approach. The publisher shares the view that all scholars who wish to contribute to publication are required to do substantial work of reviewing the manuscript.

3.2. Diligence

Any selected Reviewer who feels insufficiently qualified to review the manuscript, or does not have enough time to quickly complete the work, must notify the Editor of the “Territory Development" journal and ask to be excluded from the review process of the corresponding manuscript.

3.3. Confidentiality

Any manuscript received for review should be treated as a confidential document. This work cannot be opened and discussed with anyone not authorized by the Editor.

3.4. Manuscript requirements and objectivity

The reviewer is obliged to give an objective assessment. Personal criticism of the Author is unacceptable. Reviewers should clearly and reasonably express their opinions.

3.5. Recognition of primary sources

Reviewers should identify significant published works that are relevant to the topic and not included in the bibliography of the manuscript. Any statement (observation, conclusion or argument), published earlier, in the manuscript must have a corresponding bibliographic reference. The Reviewer should also draw the Editor's attention to any significant similarity or overlap between the manuscript in question and any other published work within the scope of the Reviewer's scientific competence.

3.6. Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest

3.6.1 Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts cannot be used in personal research without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained during the review and associated with possible benefits must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.

3.6.2. Reviewers should not participate in the review of manuscripts in the event of conflicts of interest due to competitive, joint and other interactions and relationships with any of the Authors, companies or other organizations associated with the submitted work.

4. Obligations of Authors

4.1. Requirements for manuscripts

4.1.1 Authors of original research reports should provide credible results of the work done as well as an objective discussion of the significance of the research. The data underlying the work must be presented accurately. The work must contain sufficient details and bibliographic references for possible reproduction. False or knowingly wrong statements are perceived as unethical behavior and unacceptable.

4.1.2. Reviews and scientific articles must also be accurate and objective, and the editorial point of view must be clearly indicated.

4.2. Data access and storage

Authors may be requested to provide raw data relevant to the manuscript for review by Editors. Authors should be prepared to provide open access to this kind of information (according to the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if feasible, and in any case be prepared to retain this data for an adequate period of time after publication.

4.3. Originality and plagiarism

4.3.1 Authors should ensure that the complete original work is presented and, in the case of use of works or statements of other Authors, should provide appropriate bibliographic references or extracts.

4.3.2 Plagiarism can exist in many forms, from presenting someone else's work as the author's, to copying or paraphrasing significant parts of someone else's work (without attribution), to claiming one's own rights to the results of someone else's research. Plagiarism in all its forms is unethical and unacceptable.

4.4. Plurality, redundancy and simultaneity of publications

4.4.1 In general, an Author should not publish a manuscript largely devoted to the same research in more than one journal as an original publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is perceived as unethical behavior and unacceptable.

4.4.2. In general, the Author should not submit a previously published article for consideration to another journal.

4.4.3. Publishing a particular type of article (eg, clinical practice guidelines, translated articles) in more than one journal is ethical in some cases under certain conditions. Authors and Editors of interested journals must agree to a secondary publication, which necessarily presents the same data and interpretations as in the originally published work.

A bibliography of the primary work should also be presented in the second publication. More information on acceptable forms of secondary (republishing) publication can be found at www.icmje.org.

4.5. Recognition of primary sources

The contributions of others should always be recognized. Authors should cite publications that are relevant to the performance of the work presented. Data obtained privately, for example, through conversation, correspondence or discussion with third parties, should not be used or presented without the explicit written permission of the original source. Information obtained from confidential sources, such as evaluating manuscripts or granting grants, should not be used without the express written permission of Authors of work related to confidential sources.

4.6. Authorship of the publication

4.6.1 The authors of the publication can only be persons who have made a significant contribution to the formation of the concept of the work, development, execution or interpretation of the presented research. All those who have made significant contributions should be designated as Contributors. In cases where research participants have made a significant contribution in a particular direction in a research project, they should be listed as persons who have made a significant contribution to this research.

4.6.2. The author must make sure that all participants who made a significant contribution to the study are represented as Co-Authors and are not cited as Co-Authors of those who did not participate in the study, that all Co-Authors have seen and approved the final version of the work and agreed to submit it for publication.

4.7. Risks, as well as people and animals that are the objects of research (section 4.7. For medical publications only)

4.7.1 If the work involves the use of chemical products, procedures, or equipment that may cause any unusual risk, the Author should clearly indicate this in the manuscript.

4.7.2 If the work involves the participation of animals or people as objects of research, Authors should make sure that the manuscript indicates that all stages of the research are in accordance with the laws and regulations of the research organizations, as well as approved by the relevant committees. The manuscript must clearly indicate that informed consent has been obtained from all subjects of research. You must always ensure that your privacy rights are respected.

4.8. Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest

4.8.1 All Authors are required to disclose in their manuscripts financial or other existing conflicts of interest that may be perceived to have influenced the results or conclusions presented in the work.

4.8.2 Examples of potential conflicts of interest that must be disclosed include employment, consulting, shareholding, royalties, expert advice, patent application or patent registrations, grants, and other financial support. Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed as early as possible.

4.9. Substantial errors in published works

If the Author discovers significant errors or inaccuracies in the publication, the Author must inform the Editor of the "Territory Development" journal and interact with the Editor in order to promptly withdraw the publication or correct errors. If the Editor or Publisher receives information from a third party that the publication contains material errors, the Author is obliged to remove the work or correct errors as soon as possible.

5. Obligations of the Publisher

5.1 The publisher must follow the principles and procedures to facilitate the fulfillment of ethical responsibilities by Editors, Reviewers and Authors of the "Territory Development" journal in accordance with these requirements. The publisher must be confident that potential revenue from advertising or reprints does not influence the Editors' decisions.

5.2. The publisher should support the Editors of “Territory Development” in reviewing ethical concerns about the published material and help interact with other journals and / or Publishers, if this contributes to the performance of Editors' duties.

5.3. The publisher should promote good research practice and implement industry standards to improve ethical guidelines, retirement procedures and error correction.

5.4 The publisher should provide appropriate specialized legal support (opinion or advice) if necessary.

Founder

• Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation"

Author fees

Publication in “Territory Development" 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

“Territory Development" 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 “Territory Development", 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 “Territory Development" 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)