Submissions

This journal is not accepting submissions at this time.

Author Guidelines

Scientific articles that correspond to the profile of the journal and reflect the results of theoretical and experimental research by the authors are accepted for publication.
All articles submitted to the editor undergo the following procedures: testing for technical compliance with these requirements, peer review by competent experts in the subject areas, and the procedure for approval or rejection at the next meeting of the journal’s editorial board.
Submitted articles must be accompanied by an expert opinion. Articles without an expert opinion are not accepted for consideration.
It is not permitted to send previously published articles or articles sent for publication to other publications to the editor.
Materials submitted to the editor are not returned to the authors.
The number of authors for one publication is no more than three. Co-authorship is allowed for no more than two articles in one issue of the journal.
The article should be devoted to solving a certain task/problem, reveal its essence, give directions and methods of solution.
Articles outlining the current state of affairs are not accepted for publication.
The article must have:
– relevance (the issues of the article should be of interest to the scientific community in terms of the current development of science and technology);
– scientific elaboration (the article should consider the scientific aspects of the problem being solved, even if the problem itself has practical significance);
– novelty (the results presented in the article must have scientific novelty).
Articles of a review or general nature are allowed only by special decision of the editorial board.
– introduction (including the relevance, scientific significance of the issue with a brief review of the literature);
– statement of the problem;
– solution methods or theoretical part;
– discussion of the results of experimental studies (including their practical significance, proposals and recommendations for implementation);
– conclusion or conclusions as a whole on the work presented and the results presented.
The article must be clearly structured, i.e. should contain sections generally accepted in scientific publications, namely:
The results presented in the article must be substantiated using the scientific tools given in the article: mathematical derivation, storage law, computational experiment, etc., so that they can be considered sufficiently reliable.
Articles containing only hypotheses or untested proposals will not be accepted.
The article must represent a complete cycle of holistic research, i.e. it must begin with the formulation of a problem and end with a reliable solution to this problem.
Articles containing only plans and ideas for solving problems are not allowed for publication. Ideas must be brought to the level of a law, pattern, dependence, model, method, algorithm, etc. It is necessary to justify the truth of the idea, its adequacy, and usefulness.
The results presented in the article must be formulated in the form of provisions that clearly define the essence of their contribution to science, to the solution of a scientific or specific applied problem.
The article must be written in a language understandable to a specialist in the relevant field. Commonly accepted technical terms should be used.
Submitted articles must contain:
– UDC index;
– Name;
– information about the authors (Last name, Initials, place of work, email address);
– an abstract of 100 to 300 words;
– key words or phrases of no more than 10;
– a list of references with a recommended volume of 10 to 30 references.
Below are the requirements for the format of articles. This document itself is an example of an article produced in accordance with the stated requirements. It is convenient to start working on a Russian-language article by editing the sample file pcam-template-rus.tex, and for an English-language article pcam-template-eng.tex. Please note that the document must be saved in UTF-8 encoding without BOM. To change the encoding, it is recommended to use the Notepad++ text editor. Design instructions are presented below for the first version of the template, where the main text language is Russian.

The text complies with the stylistic and bibliographic requirements described in the Guide for Authors, which can be downloaded

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • Scientific articles that correspond to the profile of the journal and reflect the results of theoretical and experimental research by the authors are accepted for publication.
  • The submission file is in LATEX document file format.
  • Submitted articles must be accompanied by an expert opinion. Articles without an expert opinion are not accepted for consideration.
  • It is not permitted to send previously published articles or articles sent for publication to other publications to the editor.
  • The text complies with the stylistic and bibliographic requirements described in the Guide for Authors, which can be downloaded

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Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

Journal Problems of Computational and Applied Mathematics (PCAM - in uzbek Hisoblash va amaliy matematika muammolari), published by the Laboratory Modelling of complex systems of the Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Development Research Institute, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its authors, reviewers, readers, and all users of its website (https://journals.airi.uz/). This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, share, secure, and retain your personal information when you interact with our journal and its online platform.

We adhere to applicable data protection laws in Uzbekistan and strive to follow international best practices for data privacy, including principles aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), to ensure your information is handled responsibly and transparently. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

PCAM collects personal information in various ways to facilitate the scholarly publishing process and improve our services:

Information You Provide Directly:

  • For Authors: When you submit a manuscript, we collect information such as your name, email address, postal address, telephone number, institutional affiliation, ORCID iD, biographical details (optional), and the content of your manuscript (which may itself contain personal data of research participants if not fully anonymized by you).
  • For Peer Reviewers: When you agree to review a manuscript, we collect your name, email address, institutional affiliation, areas of expertise, ORCID iD, and the content of your review report.
  • For Readers and General Users: If you register for an account on our Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform (e.g., to receive notifications or manage submissions/reviews), we collect your name, username, email address, and affiliation. If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we will collect your contact information and the content of your query.

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information ("Log Data") created by your use of our services. Log Data may include information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, the referring web page, pages visited, location (if enabled), mobile carrier, device information, search terms, and cookie information.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, enhance user experience, and potentially gather anonymized usage statistics. Please see Section 9 ("Use of Cookies") for more details.

3. How We Use Your Information

PCAM uses the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Manage the Scholarly Publishing Process: Facilitating manuscript submission, conducting peer review, editorial decision-making, copyediting, production, and publication of articles.
  • Communication: To communicate with authors, peer reviewers, editors, and readers regarding manuscript status, review requests, editorial decisions, journal updates, and responses to inquiries.
  • Website Operation and Improvement: To operate, maintain, and improve our journal website, online submission system (OJS), and related services; to ensure security; and to personalize user experience (e.g., remembering login details).
  • Notifications and Alerts: To send alerts, newsletters, or other information about PCAM to users who have opted in to receive such communications.
  • Record Keeping and Archiving: For internal record-keeping related to journal operations and to maintain the integrity and permanence of the scholarly record, including archiving published content with services like Portico and the PKP Preservation Network.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable legal requirements, court orders, or governmental regulations, and to protect the rights, property, or safety of PCAM, Research Institute, our users, or the public.
  • Statistical Analysis: To generate anonymized or aggregated statistics about journal usage, submission trends, and readership to help us understand our community and improve our services.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

Our legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described above will depend on the personal information concerned and the specific context in which we collect it. However, we will normally collect personal information from you only:

  • Where we have your consent to do so (e.g., for sending marketing communications).
  • Where the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (e.g., to process your manuscript submission and publish your article if accepted, which involves a publishing agreement).
  • Where the processing is in our legitimate interests (or those of a third party, such as your institution or a funding body) and not overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms (e.g., for operating the journal, managing peer review, ensuring the integrity of the scholarly record, and communicating with you).
  • Where we have a legal obligation to collect personal information from you.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

PCAM is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of personal information, except in the following circumstances:

  • Published Articles: The names, affiliations, and email addresses (of the corresponding author) are published as part of the article to ensure proper attribution and facilitate scholarly communication. ORCID iDs are also published if provided by the authors.
  • Peer Review Process: PCAM operates a double-blind peer review process, meaning the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors without the reviewer's explicit consent. We may publicly acknowledge reviewers annually for their service, with their permission.
  • Service Providers: We may share personal information with third-party service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting (through Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Development Research Institute), plagiarism detection (e.g., Turnitin, provided by Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Development Research Institute), DOI registration (e.g., CrossRef), archiving services (Portico, PKP PN), and technical support for our OJS platform. These providers are contractually obligated to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information and are restricted from using it for any other purpose.
  • Indexing and Abstracting Services: Metadata of published articles, including author names, affiliations, and abstracts, are shared with major indexing and abstracting services to enhance discoverability.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, act in urgent circumstances to protect the personal safety of users of PCAM or the public, or protect against legal liability.
  • Publisher (Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Development Research Institute): As PCAM is published by the Laboratory Modelling of complex systems of the Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Development Research Institute, relevant information may be processed by authorized personnel within the institute for the purposes of journal administration, financial management, and oversight.

PCAM does not sell, rent, or lease personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

PCAM implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction. Our OJS platform includes security features, and access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

PCAM will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Statement, to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, and to comply with our legal obligations (e.g., for archival purposes in line with our Archiving Policy, or for resolving disputes). Information related to published articles is retained indefinitely as part of the scholarly record. Personal data associated with rejected manuscripts or inactive user accounts will be managed or deleted in accordance with our internal data retention schedule and applicable laws.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data that we hold.
  • The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
  • The right to erasure (right to be forgotten): You can request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions (this may be limited for data forming part of the permanent scholarly record).
  • The right to restrict processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing: You can object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability: You can request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
  • The right to withdraw consent: If we are processing your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 12 ("Contact Us"). We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, etc.) by websites that you visit. PCAM's website (powered by OJS) uses cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website, such as those that enable you to log into secure areas (e.g., for authors, reviewers, and editors).
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username or language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Performance/Analytical Cookies (if used): We may use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often, if error messages are received). This information is typically aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve how our website works.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service. PCAM may provide a more detailed Cookie Policy separately if extensive use of non-essential cookies is implemented.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. PCAM has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

11. Changes to This Privacy Statement

PCAM may update this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Statement on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement or PCAM's handling of your personal information, please contact us.