1. Basic Provisions

a) Since 2012, the publisher of the peer-reviewed scientific biblical journal Studia Biblica Slovaca has been the Roman Catholic Cyril and Methodius Faculty of Theology of Comenius University in Bratislava.

b) The governing body of StBiSl is the Editor-in-Chief and, in their absence, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief. The executive bodies include: the Book Review Editor, the Managing Editor, and the Editorial Board (EB).

c) The EB and the International Scientific Board consist of prominent figures in the fields of biblical studies and biblical theology from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and abroad. The role of the EB is to ensure scientific development in biblical studies, prevent professional misconduct in studies published in StBiSl, and oversee compliance with publication ethics and the quality of published contributions.

d) The publication ethics principles listed below are binding for all entities involved in the publication of the journal Studia Biblica Slovaca.

2. Authorship and Author Responsibilities

a) Authors must submit only original contributions written by them that have not been published elsewhere. If a manuscript contains parts already published, the study must contain a substantial innovative portion. The author shall include a note providing information on the degree of revision and the extent of additions, including a precise reference to where parts of the contribution were previously published.

b) Authors are required to cite all sources (including their own published works) used or referenced in their contribution. They must also provide information regarding permissions obtained to publish or cite materials. By submitting a manuscript, they confirm the truthfulness and non-manipulation of the data used.

c) Authors guarantee that the contribution does not infringe upon the rights of others, particularly human rights and intellectual property rights.

d) Authors of contributions commit to adhering to all ethical requirements of scientific research.

e) If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their contribution, they must immediately contact the editorial office—both before and after publication—and eliminate or correct errors identified by reviewers.

f) Authors must ensure transparency; if they are uncertain about the requirement of originality, they should inform the editorial office.

g) Authors are responsible for the correct attribution of authorship or co-authorship and for the consent of all co-authors to the final version of the manuscript and its publication.

h) Citations must follow the Instructions for Contributors, and authors are responsible for their accuracy.

i) Affiliation, contact details, and sources of financial support must be provided in a separate file to ensure anonymous peer review.

j) Plagiarism and the use of unreliable sources are unacceptable.

k) Authors are responsible for the truthfulness of all data, including personal data, according to the formal rules of StBiSl.

l) Authors have the right to appeal a decision made by the Editor-in-Chief/EB; disputes are resolved in accordance with COPE (publicationethics.org).

3. Peer Review Process and Reviewer Responsibilities

a) Reviewers complete a form and evaluate the quality, originality, innovation, and contribution of the submission.

b) Reviews are objective and confidential, serving the Editor-in-Chief (and authors) as a basis for decision-making.

c) Reviewers must notify the Editor-in-Chief of any potential competing interests; if necessary, they should decline the review.

d) Reviewers maintain anonymity during and after the peer review process.

e) The review process is strictly anonymous (double-blind); identity is disclosed only with the reviewer’s consent.

f) Reviewers must not be in a conflict of interest (regarding projects, funding, or personal ties).

g) Reviewers shall point out previously published similar contributions or relevant works that are missing.

h) Personal criticism of authors and derogatory language are unacceptable.

4. Priority Principles of StBiSl Publication Ethics

a) Ensuring that published contributions meet internationally accepted ethical principles and academic customs.

b) Preventing the misuse of intellectual and ethical principles by commercial interests.

c) Providing space for corrections, explanations, apologies, or the withdrawal of a contribution if necessary.

d) Ensuring the anonymous nature of the peer review process.

e) Monitoring suspicions of misconduct and taking appropriate measures.

5. Responsibilities of the Editorial Office and Publisher

a) The editorial office ensures and adheres to the journal’s ethical principles and oversees the fairness of the process.

b) It applies a high standard of integrity and addresses conflicts of interest.

c) It cooperates with authors, reviewers, and the EB to provide information regarding the journal’s ethics and policies.

d) It reserves the right to reject a contribution that does not correspond to the journal’s scope.

e) The Editor-in-Chief decides on publication based on peer reviews; they may postpone publication.

f) Only information, reviews (book reviews), reports, and announcements may be published without a peer review.

g) Editors must not misuse their positions; their own contributions undergo the same process.

h) The EB oversees compliance with ethical principles and protects the confidentiality of data and correspondence.

i) The EB updates the peer review principles and formal requirements.

j) The anonymity of reviewers is strictly protected.

k) The publisher prevents conflicts of interest and follows PERK (Elsevier) recommendations.

l) The publisher must not be in a conflict of interest regarding accepted or rejected contributions.

6. Members of the StBiSl Editorial Staff

a) They promote fairness, equality, transparency of academic reputation, and respect anonymity.

b) Plagiarism: The editorial office and publisher strictly investigate suspicions, protecting both the authors’ rights and the journal’s reputation.

c) Suspicion of plagiarism may lead to an erratum, withdrawal of the contribution, or further steps according to legislation.

d) Contributors’ Consent to Publication: By submitting a contribution, the author grants the publisher an exclusive license for publication.

e) Permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining the rights to reproduce tables, images, or longer citations from other works.