Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Chemical Science and Research subscribes to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) have agreed for maintaining genuine standards of ethical publishing. Little things like honesty, transparency, and accountability in publication are expected of writers, reviewers, and editors.

Author Responsibilities

For submission to the journal: The authors must ensure that:

The work should be original and hasn't been submitted or published anywhere else.
The information is accurate; it has been examined rather than falsified, changed, or selectively reported.
Each source is duly recognized and given credit.
Funding source and conflict of interest disclosure.
When doing research on humans, animals, or personal data, relevant ethical guidelines are followed.
Unethical research practices, plagiarism, and duplicate publications can all lead to rejection or retraction.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

Conduct prompt, helpful, and unbiased reviews
Make sure the papers you submit are kept confidential.
If necessary, decline review and disclose any conflicts of interest.
Don't use unpublished content to further your personal or professional goals.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors use these obligations to assess submissions:

Academic excellence and relevance to the scope of the publication
Clarity of analysis and methodological soundness
Respect for publications and moral principles

In addition to minimizing conflicts of interest and maintaining confidentiality, editors make sure that their choices are not impacted by their institutional affiliation, funding source, or personal relationships.

Handling of Misconduct

The journal takes allegations of misconduct seriously.

In accordance with COPE principles, suspected ethical violations are looked upon.
Correction, retraction, or communication of pertinent institutions are examples of possible actions.
Documented evidence and due process serve as the foundation for decisions.