Ownership and Management Statement

Journal Title: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies eISSN: 2083-5906 ISSN: 1230-1485

1. Ownership

The Polish Journal of Environmental Studies is owned and published by "HARD" Publishing Company s.c., a private partnership registered in Poland. The legal owners of the publishing entity are:

• Hanna Radecka
• Dorota Kulka-Radecka

2. Management and Business Address

The journal is managed and operated from the company’s primary headquarters. All business, legal, and financial correspondence should be directed to the following address:

"HARD" Publishing Company s.c. Wengris 71 Street 10-765 Olsztyn Poland Tax Identification Number (NIP): 7391837147

3. Relationship to Other Titles

While PJOES shares ownership with the new title Polish Journal of Environmental Studies: Politics, Economy and Industry (PJOESPEAI), it is managed as a distinct series with its own specific scope and editorial management. All financial responsibilities, including the collection of Article Processing Charges (APCs) and the management of publication infrastructure, are handled solely by "HARD" Publishing Company s.c.

4. Organizational Nature

The publisher is a commercial entity dedicated to the dissemination of academic research. It is not affiliated with any government agency or non-profit political organization, ensuring that the journal’s management remains independent and focused on scientific integrity.