Bylaws for Editorial Policies

Bylaws for editorial policies and practices for Journal of Vibration Testing and System Dynamics. Sections 2.1-2.3 were revised on 11 September 2026 to align with the current Aims and Scope and Publication Ethics Policy.

Scope and policy precedence

Theoretical, mathematical, computational, data-driven, and experimental studies are considered when they make a substantive contribution to dynamical-systems understanding or methodology within the journal's Aims and Scope. Applications include biological and neural systems where dynamical-systems methodology is central. A direct physical or engineering application is not required for foundational dynamics research.

Corrections and post-publication action

Scientific errors and omissions may be corrected when they do not invalidate the main conclusions. Requests are not excluded solely because of the time elapsed since publication. Retractions and expressions of concern are assessed under the Publication Ethics Policy, with notices permanently linked to the article.

The revised sections supersede the corresponding provisions of the previous bylaws. For scope and post-publication action, the current Aims and Scope and Publication Ethics Policy govern. Other sections are retained from the previous edition.

Download revised Bylaws for Editorial Policies (11 September 2026)