1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 The online electronic publication ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ (hereinafter referred to as ‘Ecosystem Transformation’) is a scientific journal.
1.2 The founder of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education ‘Cherepovets State University’ (hereinafter referred to as the Founder or the University).
The functions of the Founder are exercised by the governing bodies of the Founder: the Academic Council of the University, Rector, and Vice-Rector for Research – within the limits determined by these Regulations.
1.3 The Publisher of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education ‘Cherepovets State University’ (hereinafter referred to as the Publisher or the University).
The functions of the Publisher are exercised by the Department of Post-Graduate, Post- Doctoral Studies and Research (hereinafter referred to as DPPSR).
1.4 The Editorial Office of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ carries out activities in preparing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’. The Editorial Office is not a legal entity; it carries out its activities within the scope of statutory objectives of the University on the basis of professional independence.
The procedure of recruiting the Editorial Office is determined by these Regulations.
1.5 The Editorial Office includes the Editorial Board of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’, the recruiting procedure and the functions of which are determined by these Regulations.
1.6 The funding of Editorial Office is determined in accordance with these Regulations, Statute and other documents of the Founder.
1.7 ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is intended for publishing the results of fundamental and applied research, conducted by Russian and foreign scholars, in the form of research papers, review articles, short scientific reports, reviews and comments on specific subjects of research in ecology, biological resources, instruments and methods for monitoring the natural environment, substances, materials and products and related topics.
The scientific value of the submitted materials and their suitability for publication in ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is determined by the Editorial Board and / or the Editorial Advisory Council of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ based on an independent peer review process involving anonymous expert reviewers in relevant areas of expertise (single-blind peer-review).
1.8 The scientific journal ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is distributed by subscription and by retail.
1.9 The location and address of the Editorial Office: 5, Lunacharsky Prospekt, Cherepovets, Vologda region, Russia,16200.
2 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE FOUNDER AND THE PUBLISHER
2.1 The University as the Founder has the right to the following:
- to approve these Regulations;
- to terminate or suspend the activities of the Editorial Office in preparing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ in instances and in accordance with the procedure determined by these Regulations;
- to define the title, subject matter and specialization, language, publication frequency, number of manuscripts accepted per issue, and other characteristics of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ stated in its registration documents;
- to alter the title, subject matter and specialization, language, publication frequency, number of manuscripts accepted per issue, and other characteristics of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ stated in its registration documents by submitting relevant applications to the registration bodies of public authorities;
- to act as the distributor and the owner of the property belonging to the Editorial Office;
- to appoint and approve the Editor-in-Chief of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
2.2 The University as the Publisher has the right to the following:
- to covenant the contracts and agreements related to the activities of the Editorial Office include but are not limited to the following: communications services contracts and contracts provide alternative ways of distributing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’; agreements with authors and other copyright holders, as well as with the associations of collective management of copyright and neighbouring rights; contracts with sponsors, advertisers, media partners, and other partners of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’; agreements on partial or full transfer of exclusive or non-exclusive copyright, neighbouring rights or other rights for intellectual property (including the right to use the title ‘Ecosystem Transformation’);
- to perform any other physical and juridical acts connected with preparation and publication of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ in its own name or on behalf of the Editorial Office.
2.3 The University as the Founder or the Publisher is obliged to follow these Regulations.
3 THE EDITORIAL OFFICE OF ‘ECOSYSTEM TRANSFORMATION’
3.1 Being the Founder, the University recruits the Editorial Office of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’, which consists of the Editorial Board of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
3.2 The Head of the Editorial Board is the Editor-in-Chief who is appointed by the Order of the Rector and who exercises powers and authority according to the current legislation and these Regulations.
3.3 The number and identity of the Editorial Board members is determined by the Editor-in-Chief and approved by the Order of the Rector.
3.4 The Editorial Board of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ can include distinguished scholars, namely prominent scientists of the University, well-known practical scientists, as well as the employees of the University. The advisability of their membership in the Editorial Board is determined by the Editor-in-Chief of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
3.5 The Executive Secretary of the Editorial Board is elected from the members of the Editorial Board. The functions and responsibilities of the Executive Secretary of the Editorial Board are approved by the Editor-in-Chief of the Editorial Board. The Editor-in-Chief may suggest Russian and foreign scientists, who are not the employees of the University, to be included in the Editorial Board.
3.6 The Editorial Board of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’:
- forms the backlog of manuscripts within the scope of the subject matter and specialization, language, publication frequency, number of manuscripts accepted per issue, approved by the Founder, and other characteristics of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ stated in its registration documents (including the Application for Registration of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ and the Registration Certificate of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’);
- submits manuscripts peer-review;
- determines the recipients of the mandatory distribution of copies of the scientific journal ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- carries out the distribution of required copies to the Book Chamber of Russia and to the authors of articles (if necessary)
- develops ‘Manuscript Submission Guidelines’ and posts them on the webpage of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’, on the official website and on the website of the University;
- announces the published issues on the website of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ and on the official website of the Universitywww.chsu.ru;
- determines basic trends in the development of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- facilitates the work of the Editorial Office in identifying the topical subjects of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- makes decisions on the range of problems in the theme-based issues;
- contributes to enhancing the professional and aesthetic level of the journal;
- assists in the expansion of the readership of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
3.7 The Editor-in-Chief:
- represents the interests of the Editorial Board in its relations with the Founder, the Publisher, citizens, their associations, organizations, and in a court of law;
- makes final decisions on producing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- checks and authorizes for publishing each issue of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- bears responsibility for compliance with the Law of the Russian Federation No. 2124-I ‘On Mass Media’ dated 27thDecember1991;
- bears responsibility for dissemination of information discrediting honour and dignity of citizens and organizations, or interfering with the rights and legal interests of citizens, or damaging health and development of children, or abusing freedom of the media, and in other cases prescribed bylaw;
- oversees the funding of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
3.8 Frequency of meetings held by the Editorial Board of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is determined by the resolution of the Editorial Board.
3.9 Members of the Editorial Board should be familiarized in advance with the contents of the current issue of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ and with the reviews of each article considered for publication.
4 RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE EDITORIAL OFFICE OF ‘ECOSYSTEM TRANSFORMATION’
4.1 The Editorial Office has the right to do the following independently:
- to plan its activities, make decisions on the contents of the issues of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ within the scope of the subject matter and specialization, language, frequency and bulk of the publication, approved by the University, and other characteristics of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ stated in its registration documents;
- to invite specialists and other individuals who are not members of the Editorial Board for performing certain tasks connected with preparing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
4.2 The Editorial Board is obliged to do the following:
- to provide registration of the submitted materials, to compile the contents of each issue and to prepare the authors’ original manuscripts for publication;
- to watch over the compliance of the manuscripts to manuscript submission guidelines;
- to ensure the conclusion of Contract and Agreement with the author of each publication on granting exclusive rights for the Work;
- to ensure the highest academic standard of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- to develop the annual schedule of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ issues and submit it for the approval of the Editor-in-Chief of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- to conclude, execute, keep and shelve contracts and agreements concluded by the Publisher;
- to ensure safety of the property and the documents of the Editorial Office of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- on application of the Founder, to publish an announcement or a material on its behalf within the established time limits;
- to publish ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ in compliance with the requirements of the modern Russian language, legislation, registration documents, standards, technical specifications, these Regulations and other documents.
5 TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE JOURNALSTAFF
5.1 The journal staff is comprised of the individuals who provide content and copy editing, creating, collecting or preparing information and materials (in the form of texts or illustrations) for the mass communication medium as per employment contract with the Founder.
5.2 The journal staff participates in the development and preparation of editorial plans, takes part in the activities of the Editorial Office, offers proposals to the management of the Editorial Office in respect of enhancing the quality of the journal and speeding up editing and publishing process. The journal staff accepts Regulations of the Editorial Office that are subject to approval by the Founder.
5.3 The journal staff exercise their rights at the Meeting of the Journal Staff.
A meeting of the journal staff is duly constituted if it is attended by no less than two thirds of the journal staff members.
Resolutions are passed by a simple majority of vote by the members of the journal staff who are present at the meeting.
5.4 The Meeting of the Journal Staff elects from its members the chairperson who presides over the meeting and the secretary who keeps the minutes of the meeting.
The minutes are taken at each meeting of the journal staff. All resolutions of the journal staff should be entered in the minutes. The minutes are signed by the chairperson and the secretary.
5.5 The Meeting of the Journal Staff has no authority to discuss and make decisions on the issues that are outside the scope of its terms of reference according to these Regulations.
6 PROPERTY RELATIONS AND FINANCIAL RELATIONS OF THE FOUNDER AND THE EDITORIAL OFFICE
6.1 The property that is used by the Editorial Office for preparing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is an integral part of the property of the University (the Publisher). The decision to allow the Editorial Office to use any kind of property is made by the Founder represented by the Rector of the University upon the recommendation of the Editor-in-Chief of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’.
6.2 The monetary funds required for preparing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ are allocated by the Publisher according to the estimate of editorial expenditure.
6.3 The space, procedures, costs and time limits for producing, placing and disseminating advertisements in ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ are determined by the University (the Publisher).
6.4 Revenue received as the result of the Editorial Office activities is the property of the University (the Publisher) and is used to refund the expenditure for preparing and publishing ‘Ecosystem Transformation’, as well as for other purposes in accordance with the Order of the Rector.
7 THE GROUNDS AND PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION OF ACTIVITIES OF THE EDITORIAL OFFICE
7.1 The activities of the Editorial Office can be terminated or suspended only by the resolution of the Founder or by court.
7.2 The Founder is entitled to terminate or suspend the activities of the Editorial Office in the following cases:
- the Editorial Office has violated the law on mass media or these Regulations;
- the Founder has lost the ability to fund preparation and publication of ‘Ecosystem Transformation’;
- the Publisher is interested in terminating or suspending the activities of the Editorial Office for other reasons.
7.3 The decision of the University to terminate the activities of the Editorial Office results in invalidity of these Regulations. In this case, the Editorial Office is subject to liquidation.
8 RIGHTS FOR THE TITLE ‘ECOSYSTEM TRANSFORMATION’
8.1 The right for the title of the mass communication medium ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ belongs to the University (the Founder). The University has the right to alter the title of the journal by its decision and (or) transfer the right to use the title to the third party.
8.2 The title and the logo of the journal can be registered by the University as a trademark according to the legislation of the Russian Federation.
8.3 If the Founder decides to suspend the publication of ‘Ecosystem’, the Founder reserves the right to resume publication under the same title.
9 THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FOUNDER
9.1 If the Founder of the journal ‘Ecosystem Transformation’ is replaced, the Editorial Office continues its activities after re-registration according to the established legal procedures.
9.2 In case of reorganization of the University, its rights and obligations pass in full to its legal successor. In case of the liquidation of the University, the activities of the Editorial Office are terminated.
10 THE PROCEDURES OF ADOPTING AND APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THESE REGULATIONS
10.1 These Regulations and amendments to them are adopted by the General Meeting of the Journal Staff and approved by the Founder. The moment when these Regulations come into force is determined by the date stated in the Order of the Rector.
10.2 In compliance with the Law of the Russian Federation ‘On Mass Media’, these Regulations are to be submitted by the Founder to the registering authority that exercises the functions of control and supervision in the sphere of mass media.