Editorial Policy

As an international, open-access journal published by the Institute of Hydrology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics (JHH) is dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the fields of hydrology and hydromechanics. The editorial policies outlined below are designed to ensure transparency, consistency, and ethical rigor in all aspects of the publication process.

Scope and Submission Criteria: JHH publishes original research articles and critical reviews that advance understanding in the fields of:
1. Catchment hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, and biohydrology;
2. Theoretical, experimental, and computational hydromechanics;
3. Multiphase flows, and emerging frontiers in fluid dynamics.
4. All submissions must be scientifically rigorous, clearly written, and within the journal’s thematic scope.

Peer Review Process: All manuscripts undergo a single-blind peer review by at least two independent experts in the field. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely assessments. The editorial team ensures that the review process is fair, impartial, and free from conflicts of interest.
Editorial Independence and Decision-Making: Editors make publication decisions based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the submission. Institutional affiliation, nationality, gender, or other non-scientific factors play no role in editorial decisions. The Editor-in-Chief has the final responsibility for all editorial decisions.
Transparency and Open Access: JHH is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to the global research community without subscription or publication fees. This model promotes wide dissemination and accessibility while maintaining strict editorial and ethical standards.
Data Availability and Reproducibility: Authors are encouraged to share data, models, and code relevant to their research to foster reproducibility. When possible, data should be deposited in public repositories, with appropriate access links provided in the manuscript.
Correction and Retraction Policy: In cases where errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified post-publication, JHH will act in accordance with COPE guidelines. This may involve issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern depending on the nature and severity of the issue.
Appeals and Complaints: Authors who disagree with editorial decisions may submit a written appeal, clearly stating the basis of their request. Appeals are reviewed by an independent member of the editorial board. Complaints regarding ethical or procedural issues can also be submitted confidentially to the Editor-in-Chief.
Diversity and Inclusion: JHH values diversity in scientific dialogue and strives to ensure inclusiveness in its authorship, editorial board, and reviewer community. Submissions from underrepresented regions and early-career researchers are welcomed and encouraged.

Ethical Statement

Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics (JHH) is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. In alignment with the best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), all stakeholders in the publication process – including authors, reviewers, and editors – are expected to follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure the scientific quality, transparency, and trustworthiness of the research published in the journal.

Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts submitted to JHH must be entirely original. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the work does not contain plagiarized material, including self-plagiarism, and that all sources are properly cited or quoted. Submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism detection tools. Any form of academic misconduct will result in immediate rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
Authorship and Acknowledgment: Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. Individuals who made lesser contributions should be listed in the Acknowledgments. All authors must agree on the final version of the manuscript and on its submission to JHH.
Conflicts of Interest: All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could potentially influence the interpretation or evaluation of the manuscript. A conflict-of-interest statement must be included with every submission.
Integrity and Accuracy of Data: Authors are expected to report data truthfully and accurately. Data fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation are serious violations of ethical standards. Underlying data should be preserved and made available to editors or reviewers upon request.
Duplicate or Redundant Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently. Duplicate publication, or division of a study into multiple parts, is considered unethical unless clearly justified and properly cross-referenced.
Error Notification and Corrections In the event that authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obliged to promptly inform the JHH editorial office. The journal will collaborate with the authors to issue corrections, retractions, or editorial notes as appropriate.
Participant Consent and Data Privacy: When publishing research involving identifiable data from human participants (e.g., survey or interview data), authors must ensure that proper informed consent for publication has been obtained and that participant confidentiality is protected.
Editorial Responsibilities: Editors of JHH are entrusted with ensuring the academic integrity, fairness, and quality of the peer review process. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to ethical principles. Editors must recuse themselves in cases of conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.

Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics

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Volume 74 (2026)

Volume 73 (2025)

Volume 72 (2024)

Volume 71 (2023)

Volume 70 (2022)

Volume 69 (2021)

Volume 68 (2020)

Volume 67 (2019)

Volume 66 (2018)

Volume 65 (2017)

Volume 64 (2016)

Volume 63 (2015)

Volume 62 (2014)

Volume 61 (2013)

Volume 60 (2012)

Volume 59 (2011)

Volume 58 (2010)

Volume 57 (2009)

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