Editorial Policy

This editorial policy serves as a framework to uphold the high standards of academic excellence, integrity, and accessibility in the Bulgarian Numismatic Journal.

The Bulgarian Numismatic Journal (BulgNJ) aims to publish original research, scholarly articles, reports, reviews, and discussions pertaining to the study of numismatics in Bulgaria and its neighbouring regions. The journal covers a wide range of topics including but not limited to ancient, medieval, and modern coinage, medals, tokens, and related historical, archaeological, and cultural studies.

  1. Quality Standards
  2. Publication Ethics
  3. Peer Review Policy
  4. Data and Image Manipulation
  5. Screening for plagiarism
  6. Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
  7. Corrections and Retractions
  8. Editorial Independence

Quality Standards:

  1. Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by experts in the field to ensure academic rigor and integrity.
  2. Originality: The journal prioritizes original research and contributions that add significant value to the field of numismatics.
  3. Accuracy: Authors are expected to provide accurate information, supported by appropriate references and sources.
  4. Clarity and Accessibility: Articles should be written in clear and accessible language to engage a diverse readership, including scholars, collectors, and enthusiasts.

Publication Ethics:

  1. Plagiarism and Originality: The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism. Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cites and acknowledges all sources.
  2. Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could potentially influence their work or decision-making process.
  3. Authorship: Authorship should be attributed only to those who have made substantial contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript.
  4. Breaches of Ethics: Instances of unethical behavior, such as data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or redundant publication, will be taken seriously. BulgNJ reserves the right to retract or amend published articles found to be in violation of ethical standards.

Peer Review Policy:

  1. Fair and Unbiased Review: Manuscripts undergo impartial peer review by experts in the field.
  2. Confidentiality: Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality and refrain from using any privileged information obtained during the review process for personal gain.

For more information on the Peer Review process see here.

Data and Image Manipulation:

  1. Data Integrity: Authors should provide accurate data and not manipulate or falsify results.
  2. Image Integrity: Image manipulation should be disclosed, and any alterations that could mislead readers must be clearly indicated.

Screening for plagiarism

The Editorial team follows the established antiplagiarism policy. If plagiarism is suspected before, during or after review, the editorial board will investigate in accordance with COPE guidelines and will reject the material in case of confirmed positive results for plagiarism.

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and to ensuring the integrity of the scholarly record. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Corrections and Retractions:

  1. Corrections: Authors are responsible for promptly addressing and correcting any errors or inaccuracies discovered post-publication.
  2. Retractions: In cases of serious errors or ethical breaches, retractions will be issued following an established procedure to maintain the journal's credibility.

Editorial Independence:

The editorial team operates independently from any external influences or biases. Decisions regarding publication are based solely on the merit of the submitted work and its contribution to the field of numismatics.