Research misconduct policy
The European Chemistry and Biotechnology Journal (EUCHEMBIOJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and ethical publishing. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of research misconduct and follows internationally accepted guidelines for identifying, investigating, and addressing ethical violations.
Definition of Research Misconduct
Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- Plagiarism – presenting others’ ideas, data, text, or results without proper attribution;
- Data fabrication – making up data or results;
- Data falsification – manipulating research materials, equipment, processes, or data such that the research is not accurately represented;
- Redundant or duplicate publication;
- Citation manipulation;
- Improper authorship practices, including ghost, gift, or honorary authorship;
- Failure to disclose conflicts of interest.
Honest errors or differences in interpretation are not considered research misconduct.
Editorial Assessment and Investigation
All allegations of research misconduct are handled in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
When potential misconduct is suspected:
- The editorial office conducts an initial assessment;
- Authors may be contacted for clarification or supporting documentation;
- If necessary, the issue may be referred to the authors’ affiliated institutions or relevant authorities.
Editorial Actions
Depending on the severity and timing of the misconduct, editorial actions may include:
- Rejection of the manuscript;
- Publication of a correction, expression of concern, or retraction;
- Notification of relevant institutions or funding bodies.
All actions are taken with due regard to fairness, confidentiality, and transparency.
Post-Publication Responsibilities
If research misconduct is identified after publication, EUCHEMBIOJ will take appropriate corrective action to safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record, in line with COPE recommendations.
