Publishing Policies
The publishing activities of the Faculty of Organisation Studies in Novo mesto (FOŠ) are based on the principles of research integrity, publication ethics, quality, professional independence, open science, and transparency of publishing procedures.
FOŠ publishes works in print and electronic formats in the fields of education, professional practice, and scientific research. These include textbooks, course materials, professional and scientific monographs, conference proceedings, periodicals, and other FOŠ publications. The type of each publication is determined in accordance with the COBISS Typology of Documents/Works.
In the preparation and publication of works, particular attention is given to the principles of originality and authenticity, transparency of the research process, proper citation of sources and attribution of authorship, responsible management of research data, and impartiality and confidentiality of the peer-review process. Authors are responsible for the originality of their work and for the correct citation of sources and attribution of authorship. Submitted works must not contain plagiarism or other forms of research misconduct. Appropriate software tools for detecting text similarity may be used to verify originality.
In its publishing activities, FOŠ follows international guidelines and good practices in scholarly publishing, in particular the recommendations of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). In cases of suspected breaches of research or publication ethics, the matter is handled in accordance with established guidelines on publication ethics.
Peer Review and Quality Assurance
Professional and scientific publications must be peer reviewed and language edited. Each professional or scientific publication must undergo at least two separate professional or scientific reviews.
The Publishing Committee proposes reviewers and language editors and obtains their prior consent. Reviewers are generally experts holding the same or a higher academic title than the author of the publication. The author or editor of a publication may not simultaneously act as its reviewer. Review reports are forwarded to the author or editor, who is required to take the reviewers’ comments and recommendations into appropriate consideration. In the event of negative review reports, the publication process is discontinued.
Open Access and Long-Term Accessibility
FOŠ promotes open access to scientific and professional publications and research results whenever legal, ethical, and contractual conditions permit. Electronic publications are generally published in open access. Open access is provided in accordance with applicable legislation, open science guidelines, and the rights of authors and the publisher.
FOŠ promotes the use of persistent identifiers, such as DOIs, which enable unique identification, long-term accessibility, and reliable citation of publications, as well as their inclusion in national and international information systems, repositories, and bibliographic databases.
Electronic publications are preserved in the FOŠ digital environment, in the national system for the long-term preservation of electronic materials, and in a selected repository. The FOŠ Library participates in obtaining CIP records, bibliographic processing, and the submission of legal deposit copies of publications.
Research Data
Where a scientific monograph is based on research data, authors must ensure that the data are appropriately documented and preserved in accordance with the FOŠ Research Data Management Regulations. Where possible, research data, or at least their metadata, should be publicly available in a trusted repository.
Publication Process at FOŠ Publishing House
The publication process is carried out in accordance with the FOŠ Publishing Activities Regulations (SA-FOŠ-026) and includes the following steps:
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Application for Publication
The author or editor submits the Application for Publication (OBR-FOŠ-052), together with the work proposed for publication, to the Publishing Committee (KZD). -
Decision on Inclusion in the Publishing Programme
Publications are generally issued in accordance with the annual FOŠ publishing plan. For publications not included in the annual plan, the opinion of the Publishing Committee and a decision of the FOŠ Senate must be obtained. -
Conclusion of the Publishing Agreement
In the event of a positive decision, a Publishing Agreement (OBR-FOŠ-053) is concluded with the author or editor. The agreement regulates economic and moral rights as well as other rights and obligations of the contracting parties. -
Preparation of the Publication
The author or editor prepares the publication in accordance with the Publishing Agreement, the Publishing Activities Regulations, the FOŠ Guidelines for Writing Professional and Scientific Works, the Monograph Template (OBR-139), and the applicable standards of the relevant discipline. -
Selection of Reviewers and Language Editor
The Publishing Committee proposes reviewers and language editors and obtains their appropriate consent. Professional and scientific publications require at least two separate professional or scientific reviews. -
Peer-Review Process
Reviewers prepare written review reports using the Reviewer’s Report form (OBR-FOŠ-055). The reports are forwarded to the author or editor. -
Revision of the Publication
On the basis of the review reports, the author or editor makes the necessary corrections and revisions to the publication. In the event of negative review reports, the publication process is discontinued. -
Language Editing and Technical Preparation
The publication undergoes language editing and is prepared for publication in accordance with the design guidelines of FOŠ Publishing House and the Faculty’s corporate visual identity. -
Final Evaluation of the Publication
The Publishing Committee carries out the final evaluation of the publication and, in agreement with the author or editor, determines the method of design and publication. In the case of a printed edition, it also determines the print run and price. -
Obtaining Bibliographic Identifiers
The appropriate identifiers and bibliographic data are obtained for the publication, including ISBN and CIP, where required according to the type of publication. The publication may also be assigned a DOI or another persistent identifier. -
Publication
The publication is issued in print and/or electronic form. Electronic publications are generally made available in open access. -
Bibliographic Processing, Archiving, and Legal Deposit
Following publication, the FOŠ Library participates in the bibliographic processing of the publication and its inclusion in COBISS, while the publisher ensures the submission of legal deposit copies and the appropriate digital preservation of electronic publications.
