Publication ethics & Malpractice Statement

The European Chemistry and Biotechnology Journal (EUCHEMBIOJ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing, research integrity, and editorial responsibility. The journal applies internationally accepted principles to ensure transparency, fairness, and trust in the scholarly record.

Commitment to Ethical Standards

EUCHEMBIOJ adheres to the ethical guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

All participants in the publication process—authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher—are expected to comply with these principles.

Integrity of the Scholarly Record

The journal strictly prohibits all forms of publication malpractice, including but not limited to:

  • Plagiarism and self-plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Redundant or duplicate publication
  • Improper authorship practices
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Allegations of ethical misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines, with due regard to confidentiality, transparency, and fairness.

Editorial Responsibility and Independence

Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance of the submitted work.

The editorial process is conducted independently of any commercial, financial, institutional, or personal interests. Editors do not participate in decisions on manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

Ethical Oversight and Corrective Actions

When ethical concerns are identified before or after publication, EUCHEMBIOJ may take appropriate action, including:

  • Requesting clarification or corrections
  • Publishing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions
  • Referring cases to relevant institutions when necessary

All actions follow internationally accepted ethical procedures.

Related Ethical Policies

Detailed ethical requirements are addressed in the journal’s dedicated policy pages, including:

Detailed requirements regarding publication consent for case reports, identifiable images, and personal data are provided in the Author Guidelines.