Aim and Scope

The mission of the journal is to summarize and to present the scientific results on the development of means of protection against chemical and biological weapons, command and control of the NBC Protection Troops, chemical and biological reconnaissance, scientific problems of control over chemical and biological weapons, training of scientific and officer personnel for the NBC protection troops, history of the use of chemical and biological weapons, chemical and biological terrorism and other issues.

The tasks of the journal:

• publication of articles and information materials of a scientific, practical, methodological and historical nature, dedicated to the position of the Russian Federation in the field of control over chemical and biological weapons, the study of modern biological and chemical threats, the activities of the NBC Protection Troops to ensure the chemical and biological safety of the troops and the population of the Russian Federations;
• increasing the level of knowledge of officers, cadets and civilian specialists in the field of modern chemical and biological problems facing the Russian Federation;
• establishment and strengthening of scientific communication between Russian and foreign researchers working in the field of chemical and biological safety;
• strengthening the scientific status and increasing the authority of the NBC Protection Troops, scientific organizations of the NBC Protection Troops in the professional community;
• promotion of wider dissemination of scientific information on the problems of chemical and biological safety by providing open access to the content of the journal to all organizations, departments and individuals

Section Policies

EDITORIAL ARTICLE -

Primary Purpose and Content

The editorial article in the "Journal of CBRN Defense Troops" serves as a key platform for the command’s official stance on critical issues related to the development and operational readiness of CBRN defense forces.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Combat Training and Operational Readiness
   – Assessment of modern CBRN threats and challenges.
   – Priorities for enhancing troop proficiency, including advanced training methods and simulation systems.
   – Lessons learned from drills, analysis of common shortcomings, and best practices.
2. Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation
   – Key R&D priorities in CBRN reconnaissance, decontamination, and protective technologies.
   – Integration of cutting-edge solutions, such as robotics, AI, and advanced materials.
   – Cooperation with research institutions and defense industry partners.
3. Historical Legacy and Patriotic Education
   – Highlighting the role of CBRN troops in the Great Patriotic War and other major conflicts.
   – Preserving traditions, honoring veterans, and fostering esprit de corps.
4. Political and Ideological Guidance
   – Strengthening ideological resilience among personnel.
   – Analysis of global events impacting Russia’s national security.

The editorial sets the tone for each issue, reinforcing professionalism, discipline, and commitment to the CBRN defense mission.

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RADIATION SAFETY AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS DEFENSE -

Основное содержание раздела

Раздел посвящен научным, техническим и практическим аспектам противодействия радиационным угрозам, включая последствия применения ядерного оружия, аварии на радиационно опасных объектах и природные источники ионизирующего излучения.

Ключевые направления:

1. Научные исследования и разработки
   – Совершенствование методов радиационной разведки, мониторинга и прогнозирования зон заражения.
   – Разработка новых средств индивидуальной и коллективной защиты, включая перспективные материалы и технологии.
   – Изучение воздействия радиации на технику, вооружение и личный состав, методы минимизации ущерба.
2. Прикладные задачи войск РХБ защиты
   – Алгоритмы действий подразделений при ликвидации последствий ядерных взрывов и радиационных аварий.
   – Отработка тактики ведения радиационной разведки в условиях современного боя.
   – Взаимодействие с гражданскими структурами (МЧС, Росатом) при ликвидации ЧС.
3. Техническое обеспечение и инновации
   – Внедрение робототехнических комплексов для работы в зонах высокого радиационного риска.
   – Использование беспилотных систем и автоматизированных средств контроля.
   – Цифровизация процессов сбора и анализа данных радиационной обстановки.
4. Подготовка специалистов
   – Современные программы обучения радиационной безопасности для военнослужащих.
5. Международный опыт и совместные учения в области радиационной защиты.

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ISSUES OF COMPLIANCE WITH CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTIONS -

Section Overview

This section examines scientific and diplomatic approaches to strengthening the verification mechanisms of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC). It focuses on enhancing capabilities to investigate alleged violations, modernizing control protocols, and addressing emerging threats posed by novel toxic agents and advanced biotechnologies.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Verification and Attribution Mechanisms
   – Development of advanced forensic methodologies for detecting chemical and biological weapons use.
   – Implementation of cutting-edge analytical techniques to identify treaty-prohibited substances.
   – Strengthening international cooperation in evidence collection and technical assessments.
2. Modernization of Control Frameworks
   – Scientific and legal considerations for updating the BTWC verification protocol.
   – Addressing gaps in current regimes related to synthetic biology and dual-use research.
   – Proposals for enhancing transparency measures under the CWC.
3. Emerging Threats and Technological Challenges
   – Monitoring developments in novel toxic chemical agents with potential weaponization risks.
   – Assessing implications of biotechnology advancements for biological arms control.
   – Countering the potential misuse of scientific research in violation of international norms.
4. Diplomatic and Legal Dimensions
   – Analysis of compliance disputes and confidence-building measures.
   – Role of multilateral organizations (OPCW, UNSC) in maintaining non-proliferation regimes.
   – National implementation measures and legislative harmonization.

This section provides a platform for informed dialogue between scientific experts, arms control specialists, and policymakers to advance effective and adaptable non-proliferation frameworks.

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CHEMICAL SECURITY AND PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL TERRORISM -

Section Overview

This section presents fundamental and applied scientific research in countering chemical threats, including the development of novel detection, identification, and neutralization methods for hazardous chemical substances, as well as advanced protective technologies.

Key Research Areas:

1. Detection and Monitoring Methodologies
   • Development of high-sensitivity sensor systems for CWAs and toxic industrial chemicals
   • Advancements in chromatographic-mass spectrometric analysis techniques
   • Automated early warning systems engineering
2. Physicochemical Protection Fundamentals
   • Novel sorbent materials for personal protective equipment
   • Catalytic systems for decontamination applications
   • Nanotechnology-based protective material solutions
3. Medicobiological Aspects
   • Mechanistic studies of novel chemical threat toxicology
   • Antidote development and emergency medical countermeasures
   • Biomarkers for exposure assessment
4. Modeling and Prediction
   • Computational modeling of chemical contamination dispersion
   • Chemical terrorism risk assessment algorithms
   • Environmental fate prediction of emerging toxicants

Cutting-Edge Research:

• Artificial intelligence applications for chemical threat analysis
• Portable rapid-analysis laboratory systems
• Biomimetic approaches to protective system design

This section features original research employing state-of-the-art analytical methodologies and experimental approaches.

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ARMAMENT OF CBRN DEFENSE TROOPS AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT -

Section Overview

This section covers unclassified data about modern CBRN defense equipment, technical systems, and protection means currently in service or under testing. Only publicly available developments without distribution restrictions ("For Official Use Only", "Classified", etc.) are considered.

Main Focus Areas

1. Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Detection Systems
   • Mobile and stationary detection complexes
   • Automated contamination monitoring systems
   • Portable devices for agent identification
2. Individual and Collective Protection Equipment
   • Modern gas masks and respirators
   • Next-generation protective suits
   • Decontamination solutions and techniques
3. Specialized Vehicles and Systems
   • CBRN reconnaissance vehicles
   • Aerosol camouflage systems
   • Decontamination units
4. Emerging Technologies
   • Robotic CBRN reconnaissance platforms
   • UAV-based monitoring systems
   • Advanced protective materials

Publication Requirements

• Information must be based on open sources
• Restricted performance characteristics cannot be disclosed
• General operational principles may be discussed without technical details
• References to patents and academic publications are allowed

The section targets professionals involved in CBRN equipment development and operation, as well as the scientific community.

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CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS IN WARS AND CONFLICTS -

Section Overview

This section examines the historical use of chemical (CW) and biological weapons (BW) in 20th–21st century conflicts, with emphasis on lessons learned for modern defense systems.

Case Studies

1. World War I (1914–1918)
   • First mass deployment of CW (chlorine, mustard gas, phosgene)
   • Gas attack tactics and protective equipment evolution
2. Korean War (1950–1953)
   • BW allegations (plague, anthrax) and psychological warfare
3. Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988)

Political and military aspects of the decision-making process on chemical weapons employmentKey tactics of chemical warfare

Consequences of mass use of mustard gas and nerve agents

Long-term effects of chemical agents on veterans and civilians

Efficacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) against chemical weapons

Effectiveness of deployed antidotes and medical countermeasures for chemical agent casualties

4. Middle Eastern Conflicts (2010s)
   • Chlorine/sarin use in Syria
   • Non-state actor CW tactics
   • The OPCW’s approach to addressing chemical weapons use by non-state actors in Syria
5. Bioterrorism
   • Anthrax letter attacks (2001, USA)
   • Attribution challenges
   • Identification of bioterrorist incidents
   • Medical management of injuries resulting from bioterrorist attacks

Modern Applications of Historical Lessons

1. Protective Equipment
   • Advanced filtration materials
   • Automated collective protection systems
2. Detection Technologies
   • Field-deployable GC/MS and PCR systems
3. Medical Countermeasures
   • Nerve agent antidotes (atropine, pralidoxime)
   • Post-exposure prophylaxis protocols
4. Operational Doctrine
   • CBRN reconnaissance modernization
   • Critical infrastructure hardening

The section provides military planners, medical specialists, and equipment developers with evidence-based insights for contemporary threat response.

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GENERAL ISSUES OF CBRN PROTECTION FOR ARMED FORCES AND CIVILIAN POPULATION -

Section Framework

This section addresses strategic aspects of CBRN defense beyond specialized domains, focusing on systemic approaches to security management amid emerging global challenges. The content integrates multidisciplinary perspectives to analyze comprehensive protection paradigms.

Core Research Domains:

1. Geopolitical Dimensions of CBRN Security
   • Evolving arms control architecture analysis
   • Non-proliferation regime challenges in technological revolution context
   • Regional proliferation patterns of CBRN threats
2. Strategic Foresight and Risk Governance
   • Advanced CBRN risk assessment methodologies
   • Compound threat scenario modeling
   • Technology-threat nexus analysis
3. National CBRN Defense Systems
   • Legal framework modernization
   • Interagency coordination in consequence management
   • Human capital development programs
4. International Cooperation Mechanisms
   • CBRN safety standards harmonization
   • Joint R&D initiatives
   • Peaceful use technology transfer protocols
5. Socio-Economic Considerations
   • Security economics: cost-benefit analysis
   • Psychosocial impact of CBRN incidents
   • Strategic communications during crises

Special Emphasis Areas:

• Integrated hybrid threat assessment
• Cross-cultural cooperation frameworks
• Ethical implications of emerging technologies
• Critical infrastructure resilience

Interdisciplinary Approach Incorporates:

• Political science perspectives on threat evolution
• Economic modeling of security investments
• Social psychology of risk perception
• Technological forecasting methodologies

The section serves policymakers, strategic planners and senior decision-makers responsible for developing holistic CBRN security solutions.

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BIOLOGICAL SECURITY AND PROTECTION AGAINST BIOTERRORISM -

Section Overview

This section presents cutting-edge scientific research in biological threat mitigation, encompassing pathogen detection, biosafety protocols, and advanced countermeasure development to address emerging biological threats and bioterrorism risks.

Key Research Areas:

1. Pathogen Detection and Identification
   • Development of rapid diagnostic platforms for high-consequence pathogens
   • Next-generation sequencing applications for pathogen characterization
   • Field-deployable biosensor technologies for threat detection
2. Biosafety and Biocontainment
   • Novel decontamination methodologies for biological agents
   • Engineering controls for high-containment facilities
   • Aerosol containment and filtration technologies
3. Medical Countermeasures
   • Novel vaccine platforms against Category A-C pathogens
   • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial development
   • Immunotherapeutic approaches for biological threats
4. Risk Assessment and Preparedness
   • Predictive modeling of biological agent dispersion
   • Vulnerability assessments for critical infrastructure
   • Biosurveillance system optimization

Innovative Research Directions:

• CRISPR-based detection systems
• Synthetic biology applications in threat characterization
• AI-driven epidemiological forecasting
• One Health approaches to biological security

Special Features:

• Peer-reviewed original research articles
• Technical reports on advanced detection methodologies
• Case studies of biological incident response
• Reviews of emerging biotechnologies with security implications

This section serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research at the nexus of microbiology, epidemiology, bioengineering, and security studies.

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PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN CBRN DEFENSE TROOPS -

Section Introduction

This pioneering section addresses the critical yet underdeveloped domain of intellectual property (IP) protection for CBRN technologies, establishing fundamental approaches to military patent strategy.

Core Components:

1. Strategic IP Protection Framework
   • Patenting as technological sovereignty instrument
   • Prevention of advanced development leaks
   • Monitoring adversary patent activities
2. Military Patent Policy Principles
   • Disclosure/protection balance
   • Military invention patentability criteria
   • Dual-use technology application specifics
3. Patent Application Practice
   • Common filing mistakes:
   • Overly narrow claims
   • Insufficient invention disclosure
   • Non-compliance with industrial applicability
   • Broad claim formulation techniques
   • Algorithm and methodology protection
4. Counter-Patenting Strategies
   • Foreign patent applications monitoring
   • Patent opposition procedures
   • Defense against patent trolling

Patent practice on typical objects of protection:

• Novel decontaminant compositions
• PPE design innovations
• CWA detection methodologies
• Special processing technologies
• Means of specific and non-specific prevention of infectious diseases

This section is intended for R&D managers, military inventors and patent attorneys working with defense developments.

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HISTORICAL ARCHIVE -

Chronicles of Soviet/Russian CBRN Troops Legacy

WWII Combat Operations

1. 1941-1942:
   • Moscow/Leningrad chemical defense
   • Smoke screens at Volga crossings
   • Rzhev salient protection
2. 1943-1945:
   • Kursk battle obscuration tactics
   • Decontamination during European liberation
   • Manchurian campaign against Japan

Scientific Milestones:

• New filter materials
• Gas mask improvements
• Decontamination methods
• Development of vaccines, antibiotics and technologies for their production
• Fight against epidemics

Notable Smoke Operations:

• Dnieper crossing (1943)
• Vistula-Oder offensive (1945)
• Afghanistan missions (1980s)

War Crimes Documentation:

• Experiments on people in Buchenwald and other German concentration camps
• Materials on Japanese units 731 and 100 (experiments with people)
• Korean War biological attacks evidence

Articles: must be based on declassified archival documents and publications, supported by references to sources

Collection Features:

• Declassified operational reports
• Field laboratory photographs
• Smoke deployment diagrams
• Personal artifacts of pioneers

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DEFENSE AGAINST WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION -

Purpose and Relevance

In an era of advancing technological capabilities and increasingly complex threats posed by weapons of mass destruction (WMD), artificial intelligence (AI) has become a critical tool for ensuring security. This section aims to consolidate research, practical developments, and strategic initiatives focused on integrating AI into RCB (Radiological, Chemical, and Biological) defense systems. Our goal is to create a platform for knowledge exchange among military specialists, scientists, engineers, and IT experts to accelerate the adoption of innovations in this vital field.

Key Research Areas

1. Threat Prediction and Modeling
   • AI algorithms for forecasting the spread of chemical, biological, and radiological agents.
   • Simulation of WMD attack scenarios and consequence assessment.
   • Big data analytics for detecting hidden patterns and early warning.
2. Automated Monitoring and Detection of RCB Threats
   • AI-driven systems for processing data from sensors, drones, and satellites.
   • Neural network models for real-time identification of hazardous substances.
   • Robotics and autonomous platforms for reconnaissance in contaminated zones.
3. Crisis Management
   • AI solutions for optimizing resource allocation during WMD incident response.
   • Decision-support algorithms for command personnel.
   • Virtual training simulators and VR/AR technologies for specialist education.
4. AI Ethics and Security
   • Protecting AI systems from cyberattacks and manipulation.
   • Legal and ethical considerations of military AI applications.
   • Ensuring algorithmic transparency and explainability.

Expected Contributions

• Scientific articles with experimental results and mathematical models.
• Case studies of AI implementation in RCB defense (including international examples).
• Technology reviews (e.g., computer vision, natural language processing).
• Analytical evaluations of AI effectiveness compared to traditional methods.

Author Guidelines

• Emphasize practical applicability—how AI addresses specific RCB defense challenges.
• Clearly describe methodologies, including datasets and algorithms used.
• Address military-specific requirements (e.g., reliability, real-time performance).
• Ensure clarity: articles should be accessible to both AI specialists and RCB professionals.

Call for Submissions

If you develop algorithms, test technologies, or analyze AI applications, your work can contribute to a global dialogue on countering WMD threats. Together, let’s build an intelligent shield for the 21st century.

Restrictions

• Classified informationor materials marked as "For Official Use" are not permitted.
• All submissions must include a publication clearance certificate.

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LECTURES ON KEY CBRN SECURITY ISSUES -

Purpose and Scope

This section serves as an instructional resource for military educational institutions training CBRN defense specialists. It focuses on complex and current CBRN security matters requiring in-depth study by cadets.

Lecture Structure:

1. Fundamentals of CBRN Defense
   • Physicochemical properties of CWAs, RWs, and BWs
   • Contamination spread mechanisms and effects
   • Radiation/chemical situation assessment methodology
2. CBRN Defense Operations
   • Modern employment concepts for CBRN units
   • Standard operating procedures for various contamination scenarios
   • Joint operations with other military branches
3. Advanced Practical Challenges
   • Operations in combined contamination environments
   • Prolonged PPE utilization issues
   • Field decontamination procedures
4. Regulatory Framework
   • International convention implementation
   • National safety standards
   • Legal aspects of specialized equipment employment

Instructional Features:

• Clearly structured content
• Theory-practice integration
• Self-assessment questions
• Annotated reference lists
• Visual aids (diagrams, charts, tables)

Content Requirements:

• Alignment with current training programs
• Incorporation of latest CBRN defense developments
• Cadet-level appropriate complexity
• Operational relevance

Key Characteristics:

• Standard military terminology
• Precise operational definitions
• Logical progression of concepts
• Tactical scenario examples
• After-action review case studies
• Independent study guidance
• Doctrine/field manual references

Note on Style:

• Uses NATO-standard CBRN abbreviations
• Maintains formal military instructional tone
• Avoids unnecessary technical jargon
• Emphasizes practical application
• Follows military writing conventions

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BOOK REVIEWS -

Critical Analysis of Recent Publications

This section provides expert evaluations of newly released works covering chemical, biological and nuclear threats, WMD history, and catastrophic pandemics. It combines scholarly rigor with literary appreciation for quality writing.

Review Categories:

1. Scientific Literature
   • Assessments of groundbreaking research
   • Methodological critiques of studies
   • Interdisciplinary work analysis
2. Historical Accounts
   • Authenticity verification of WMD narratives
   • Archival research evaluations
   • Memoir credibility analysis
3. Popular Science
   • Pandemic chronicle reviews
   • Science communication quality
   • Visual representation critiques
4. Instructional Materials
   • Textbook adequacy assessments
   • Training manual evaluations
   • Educational approach comparisons

Review Standards:

• Substantive content analysis
• Target audience appropriateness
• Balanced merit/deficit evaluation
• Scientific accuracy verification
• Research gap identification

Featured Examples:

• "The Silent War: Biological Weapons in 20th Century"
• "Chernobyl Legacy: Radiation as Global Threat"
• "Pandemics and National Security Frameworks"
• "Chemical Arms: From Mustard Gas to Novichoks"

The section cultivates reading culture among CBRN professionals through discerning, well-reasoned critiques of important new publications.

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Open Access Policy

This is an open access journal. All articles are made freely available to readers immediatly upon publication.

Our open access policy is in accordance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) definition - it means that articles have free availability on the public internet, permitting any users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inseparable from gaining access to the internet itself.

For more information please read BOAI statement.

Archiving

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

Peer-Review

The Editorial Board adheres to the principle that peer review is the main mechanism for assessing the quality of research materials published in the journal. All scientific articles submitted to the editorial board of the journal "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" are subject of mandatory peer review. If the article is prepared with gross violations of the "Rules for the preparation and submission of articles to the journal "Journal of NBC Protection Corps", and does not allow to understand its essence or reproduce it in a typographic way (violation of the structure of the article, lack of abstract, lack of images in separate files with the necessary resolution, etc.), then it would not be send to the reviewer and would not be considered for publication by the editorial board. In this case, the Editor-in-Chief (or Deputy Editor-in-Chief authorized by him/her) notifies the author(s) of the identified violations, recommends making the necessary changes and resubmitting the manuscript.

1. A double-blind peer review model is employed. Reviews of published articles are submitted to the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI).
2. The Editor-in-Chief (deputy Editor-in-Chief) determines the compliance of the article with the profile of the journal within two weeks. Involved reviewers must be recognized experts in the field of the reviewed materials and must have publications on the subject of the reviewed article, including “closed” (i.e. nonpublic) papers, within the last 3 years. For the review process it is preferable to involve specialists from third-party organizations. All reviews are archived in the editorial office of the journal for 5 years

The executive secretary of the editorial board (scientific editor) sends a notification to the reviewer. It indicates the title of the article and the deadline for submitting the review, the manuscript of the article, as well as the standard form of the review. A reviewer should refuse to review if there is a clear conflict of interest that affects the perception and interpretation of the manuscript materials.

3. The time for review is three weeks. If necessary, a second review is carried out within the same time frame.
4. The reviewer's comments and suggestions should be objective and principled, and should be aimed at improving the scientific and methodological level of the manuscript. The reviewer should be prepared for the fact that the review will be sent to the Higher Attestation Committee (in case of double-blind peer review of the article).
5. Obligations of the reviewer to the author:

• impartially assess the scientific merits and value of the peer-reviewed work;
• avoid personal comments and criticism;
• not to use the data or ideas given in the peer-reviewed article in their own publications without the consent of the author(s) and reference to this work;
• all the time maintain the confidentiality of the review process;
• not to go beyond the Rules of direction and observance of ethical standards when publishing scientific articles in the journal "Journal of NBC Protection Corps".

6. Obligations of the reviewer to the editor:

• comply with the peer review rules set forth in this document;
• notify the editor about the conflict of interest with the authors of the article, refuse to review if such a conflict is possible;
• consider the manuscript of the article as confidential information (do not show the manuscript to anyone, do not transfer it for review to other persons without the consent of the Editor-in-chief (or his deputy);
• notify the Editor-in-chief (or his deputy) about the inability to  complete the review within a certain period of time;
• inform immediately the Editor-in-chief (or his deputy) of any ethical doubts regarding the article under review.

7. In the review, the reviewer, at least, answers to the questions set forth in the standard form of the review. At the request of the reviewer (Editor-in chief?) , a detailed review with a detailed critical analysis or a comprehensive analysis of the manuscript can be prepared. The final part of the review should contain conclusions about the manuscript as a whole and one of the following decisions:

• the article is recommended for publication in its present form (“accept”);
• the article is recommended for publication after correcting the shortcomings noted by the reviewer (“minor changes”);
• re-review by the same reviewer (when the reviewer wants to check the changes made by the reviewer himself, without relying on the opinion of the editorial board, or fearing that the changes made will completely change the original idea) (“major changes”);
•  the article needs additional peer review by another specialist;
•  the article is not suitable be published in the journal (“reject”).

8. In case of two negative reviews, the article is sent for additional review to another reviewer by the decision of the Editor-in-chief (or his deputy) or on the recommendation of the editorial board of the journal.
9. An article accepted for publication, which needs revision, would be  sent to the author with the relevant comments of the reviewers and/or the Editor-in-chief. The author is obliged to implement the comments and return the corrected version of the manuscript to the editorial board (by email) no later than in two weeks from the date of its receipt. Returning article after this date postpones the date of  publication.
10. The editorial board of the journal submits reviews of manuscripts at the request of the relevant expert council of the Higher Attestation Committee. Open reviews can be posted on the journal's website with the permission of the reviewer and the author.
11. In case of disagreement with the reviewer(s) opinion, the author of the article has the right to apply to the editorial board of the journal with a reasoned request (in a written form), to send his manuscript for review to another reviewer(s) with the relevant arguments in the appeal. In this case, the editorial board of the journal makes a decision to send the manuscript for additional review, or to provide the author with a new reasoned refusal. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief (or the deputy Editor-in-Chief).
12. The final decision on the expediency and timing of publication of the manuscript after peer review is made by the Editor-in-Chief of the journal (or the acting Deputy Editor-in-chief) solely on the basis of its scientific significance and compliance with the Rules of the journal.
13. After making a decision on the acceptance of the article for publication, the editorial board informs the author about this fact and indicates the publication date.
14. Standard Review Form

Review of the article for the journal "Journal of NBC Protection Corps"

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Publishing Ethics

The Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement of the journal «Journal of NBC Protection Corps» 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. The publication in a peer reviewed learned journal, serves many purposes outside of simple communication. It is a building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. For all these reasons and more it is important to lay down standards of expected ethical behaviour by all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher and the society for society-owned or sponsored journal: "Journal of NBC Protection Corps"

1.2.Publisher has a supporting, investing and nurturing role in the scholarly communication process but is also ultimately responsible for ensuring that best practice is followed in its publications.

1.3. Publisher takes its duties of guardianship over the scholarly record extremely seriously. Our journal programmes record «the minutes of science» and we recognise our responsibilities as the keeper of those «minutes» in all our policies not least the ethical guidelines that we have here adopted.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1.Publication decision – The Editor of a learned "Journal of NBC Protection Corps"  is solely and independently responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published, often working on conjunction with the relevant society (for society-owned or sponsored journals). The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always underwrite such decisions. The Editor may be guided by the policies of the "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" journal’s editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editor may confer with other editors or reviewers (or society officers) in making this decision.

2.2.Fair play – An editor should evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

2.3.Confidentiality – The editor and any editorial staff of "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

2.4.Disclosure and Conflicts of interest

2.4.1. Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’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.

2.4.2. Editors should recuse themselves (i.e. should ask a co-editor, associate editor or other member of the editorial board instead to review and consider) from considering manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or (possibly) institutions connected to the papers.

2.5.Vigilance over published record – An editor presented with convincing evidence that the substance or conclusions of a published paper are erroneous should coordinate with the publisher (and/or society) to promote the prompt publication of a correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other note, as may be relevant.

2.6.Involvement and cooperation in investigations – An editor should take reasonably responsive measures when ethical complaints have been presented concerning a submitted manuscript or published paper, in conjunction with the publisher (or society). Such measures will generally include contacting the author of the manuscript or paper and giving due consideration of the respective complaint or claims made, but may also include further communications to the relevant institutions and research bodies.

3.    Duties of Reviewers

3.1.Contribution to Editorial Decisions – Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the paper. Peer review is an essential component of formal scholarly communication, and lies at the heart of the scientific method. Publisher shares the view of many that all scholars who wish to contribute to publications have an obligation to do a fair share of reviewing.

3.2.Promptness – Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor of "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" and excuse himself from the review process.

3.3.Confidentiality – Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorised by the editor.

3.4.Standard and objectivity – Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

3.5.Acknowledgement of Sources – Reviewers  should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor’s attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

3.6.Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

3.6.1.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.

3.6.2. 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.

4. Duties of Authors

4.1.Reporting standards

4.1.1. Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.

4.1.2. Review and professional publication articles should also be accurate and objective, and editorial 'opinion’ works should be clearly identified as such.

4.2.Data Access and Retention – Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

4.3.Originality and Plagiarism

4.3.1. The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others, this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

4.3.2. Plagiarism takes many forms, from ‘passing off’ another’s paper as the author’s own paper, to copying or paraphrasing substantial parts of another’s paper (without attribution), to claiming results from research conducted by others. Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.

4.4.Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication

4.4.1. An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal of primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.

4.4.2. In general, an author should not submit for consideration in another journal a previously published paper.

4.4.3. Publication of some kinds of articles (eg, clinical guidelines, translations) in more than one journal is sometimes justifiable, provided certain conditions are met. The authors and editors of the journals concerned must agree to the secondary publication, which must reflect the same data and interpretation of the primary document. The primary reference must be cited in the secondary publication. Further detail on acceptable forms of secondary publication can be found at www.icmje.org.

4.5.Acknowledgement of Sources – Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work. Information obtained privately, as in conversation, correspondence, or discussion with third parties, must not be used or reported without explicit, written permission from the source. Information obtained in the course of confidential services, such as refereeing manuscripts or grant applications, must not be used without the explicit written permission of the author of the work involved in these services.

4.6.Authorship of the Paper

4.6.1. Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.

4.6.2. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included on the paper, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

4.7.Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

4.7.1. If the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

4.7.2. If the work involves the use of animal or human subjects, the author should ensure that the manuscript contains a statement that all procedures were performed in compliance with relevant laws and institutional guidelines and that the appropriate institutional committee(s) have approved them. Authors should include a statement in the manuscript that informed consent was obtained for experimentation with human subjects. The privacy rights of human subjects must always be observed.

4.8. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

4.8.1. All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

4.8.2. Examples of potential conflicts of interest which should be disclosed include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed at the earliest possible stage.

4.9. Fundamental errors in published works – When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in a published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the editor of "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" journal and cooperate with Publisher to retract or correct the paper, If the editor or the publisher learn from a third party that a published work contains a significant error, it is the obligation of the author to promptly retract or correct the paper.

5. Duties of the Publisher (and if relevant, Society)

5.1. Publisher should adopt policies and procedures that support editors, reviewers and authors of "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" in performing their ethical duties under these ethics guidelines. The publisher should ensure that the potential for advertising or reprint revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions.

5.2. The publisher should support "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" journal editors in the review of complaints raised concerning ethical issues and help communications with other journals and/or publishers where this is useful to editors.

5.3. Publisher should develop codes of practice and inculcate industry standards for best practice on ethical matters, errors and retractions.

5.4. Publisher should provide specialised legal review and counsel if necessary.

The section is prepared according to the files (http://health.elsevier.ru/attachments/editor/file/ethical_code_final.pdf) of Elsevier publisher (https://www.elsevier.com/) and files (http://publicationethics.org/resources) from Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE - http://publicationethics.org/). 

Journal’s AI Policy

Objective

To ensure ethical and secure AI integration in the journal’s workflows.

Core Principles

• Transparency: Document all AI use.
• Accountability: AI is a tool, not a participant in research.
• Quality: Manual review remains priority, especially in RCB defense where errors are unacceptable.

1. General Provisions

1.1. This policy governs AI use in manuscript preparation, peer review, and publication.
1.2. Goals:

• Safeguard data (excluding classified materials).
• Uphold scientific integrity and originality.

2. Author Responsibilities

2.1. Declaration of AI Use:

• In the "Methods" section, specify:
  • Tools used (e.g., NeuroAssistant, Grammarly, ChatGPT).
  • Purposes (grammar checks, data visualization, keyword generation).
• Example:
  "AI was used for [purpose]. AI did not interpret results or formulate conclusions."

2.2. Permitted Uses:

• Grammar/style checks, reference validation, literature expansion.
• Data visualization (Matplotlib, Plotly).
• Analysis of open-source data (e.g., RCB incident statistics).

2.3. Prohibited Uses:

• Generating key sections (introduction, methods, conclusions).
• Interpreting results or formulating hypotheses.
• Creating falsified data/images or simulating non-existent threats.
• AI cannot be listed as an author/co-author.

2.4. Verification:

• AI-assisted text must be rigorously reviewed. Undeclared AI use leads to rejection.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

3.1. Detecting AI-Generated Content:

• Red flags: Template-like structure, logical gaps, outdated citations, unnatural language.
• Request raw data/code if suspicions arise.

3.2. Prohibited Actions:

• Using AI to evaluate manuscripts or edit content without author consent.

4. Editorial Team Duties

4.1. Approved Tools:

• Plagiarism checks ("Antiplagiat"), formatting software.

4.2. Bans:

• AI-driven editorial decisions or unsupervised content edits.

4.3. Confidentiality:

• No submission data may be processed via public AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT).

4.4. Future Measures:

• Introduce an "AI-Checked" label for published articles.

Violations & Sanctions

• Authors: Submission bans (up to 3 years).
• Reviewers/Editors: Removal from roles.

Acknowledgments
This policy was developed using:

• Materials by M.M. Zeldina ("Journal AI Policies: Key Questions", link).
• Text analysis via DeepSeek-V3(for research systematization). Final content was human-edited.

The editorial board thanks DeepSeek-V3 developers for their insights into AI applications for RCB defense.

Founder

• Federal State Budgetary Establishment «27 Scientific Centre named after academician N.D. Zelinsky» of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation

Author fees

Publication in "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" 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

"Journal of NBC Protection Corps" 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 "Journal of NBC Protection Corps", 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 "Journal of NBC Protection Corps" 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)

Revenue Sources

The publication of the journal is financed by the funds of the parent organization, at the expense of the publisher, publication of advertising materials, publication of reprints, article processment charges.

CrossMark Policy

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