Meeting of the Ukrainian Regional Chapter of EASE: Key Objectives and Initiatives for 2025

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Prof. Izarova, Chair of EASE Ukraine, highlighted the main objectives and key actions planned for 2025, including the recruitment of new members to the Ukrainian Regional Chapter of EASE, participation in EASE events, and collaboration with international organizations. A primary focus was the issue of scientific journals from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia and the necessary reforms to the National Ranking of Academic Journals. The meeting also featured an announcement of the Ukrainian translation of the “Recommendations for Using AI in Scholarly Communication” and a call for active participation in the translation effort.

The meeting focused significantly on the proposed changes to the procedures for forming the National Ranking of Academic Journals. Prof. Iryna Izarova outlined several initiatives, including the establishment of certification courses for editors and the potential impact of these changes on improving the quality and visibility of Ukrainian academic publishing. There was an emphasis on increasing transparency in editorial practices, enhancing the qualifications of editorial boards, and the need for a more gradual approach to implementing reforms.

Discussions centered on filtering publications based on quality criteria, such as article quantity and research quality, while ensuring that the revision process remains effective.

The discussion emphasized the importance of a gradual and thoughtful approach to implementing reforms to ensure their sustainability and effectiveness in enhancing the quality of scientific publishing in Ukraine.