Polymer Science, Series D publishes English translations of selected articles from two Russian-language journals listed below and original unsolicited articles in the English language: Klei, Germetiki, Tekhnologii (main source) and Vse Materialy (additional source). The source of each article is described at the article level on the title pages. The final decision about the publication in Polymer Science, Series D is made by its editorial board regardless of the source. The editorial and peer review policies and ethical principles are the same for all translated and original articles. The journal welcomes manuscripts from all countries. PEER REVIEW Polymer Science, Series D is a peer reviewed journal. We use a single blind peer review format. The average period from submission to first decision is 30 days. The average rejection rate for submitted manuscripts is 15%. The final decision on the acceptance of an article for publication is made by the Editorial Board. Any invited reviewer who feels unqualified or unable to review the manuscript due to the conflict of interests should promptly notify the editors and decline the invitation. Reviewers should formulate their statements clearly in a sound and reasoned way so that authors can use reviewer’s arguments to improve the manuscript. Personal criticism of the authors must be avoided. Reviewers should indicate in a review (i) any relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors, (ii) anything that has been reported in previous publications and not given appropriate reference or citation, (ii) any substantial similarity or overlap with any other manuscript (published or unpublished) of which they have personal knowledge. The journal Polymer Science. Series D. Glues and Sealing Materials is the only journal in Russia, which elucidates all main problems of gluing and sealing at a high scientific and technical level. It’s a scientific, engineering, educational and methodical journal designed for specialists of industry, research and development institutes, as well as university researchers and post-graduates. The scientists from leading scientific institutions of Russia (Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bauman State Technical University, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology, Nesmeyanov Institute of Organoelement Compounds, Semenov Institute of Chemical Physics, etc.) are also the authors of the journal. Well-known world producers of gluing materials such as Henkel, Akzo Nobel, and Bayer appreciate high level of journal publications. The materials submitted by Diamant, AGA, and other industrial companies are published.