Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics for Cosmic Journal of Chemistry

Cosmic Journal of Chemistry is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to these standards, and we take all allegations of misconduct seriously.

Authorship

Only those who have made a significant contribution to the research and writing of a manuscript should be listed as authors. All authors must agree to be listed on the manuscript, and they must have reviewed and approved the final version before submission.

Originality

Manuscripts submitted to Cosmic Journal of Chemistry must be original works that have not been published elsewhere. Authors must disclose any prior publication of their work, including in the form of abstracts, conference proceedings, or preprints.

Data fabrication and falsification

All data reported in manuscripts submitted to Cosmic Journal of Chemistry must be accurate and reproducible. Authors must keep detailed records of their research, and they must be able to provide this data to the editors upon request.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work as your own. This includes copying text, data, or ideas without proper attribution. Cosmic Journal of Chemistry has a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism.

Conflicts of interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, such as financial ties to companies that could benefit from the publication of their research. Editors and reviewers must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Peer review

Peer review is an essential part of the scientific publishing process. Cosmic Journal of Chemistry uses a double-blind peer review system, in which reviewers do not know the identity of the authors, and the authors do not know the identity of the reviewers. This helps to ensure that manuscripts are evaluated fairly and objectively.

Editorial misconduct

Editorial misconduct includes any act that undermines the integrity of the peer review process or the publication of research. This includes manipulating the peer review process, publishing plagiarized or fraudulent work, and failing to disclose conflicts of interest.

Reporting misconduct

If you suspect that an author, reviewer, or editor has engaged in misconduct, you should report your concerns to the editor-in-chief of Cosmic Journal of Chemistry. We will investigate all allegations of misconduct thoroughly and take appropriate action.

Examples of publication ethics issues

Here are some examples of publication ethics issues that may arise:

  • Conflicts of interest: An author may have a financial interest in a company that could benefit from the publication of their research. This conflict of interest must be disclosed to the editors and reviewers.
  • Contested authorship: There may be a dispute about who should be listed as an author on a manuscript. This dispute should be resolved before the manuscript is submitted to a journal.
  • Data fabrication or reproducibility concerns: There may be concerns about the accuracy or reproducibility of the data in a manuscript. These concerns should be investigated and addressed before the manuscript is published.
  • Editorial misconduct: An editor may manipulate the peer review process or publish plagiarized or fraudulent work. This is considered editorial misconduct and should be reported to the journal publisher.
  • Peer review manipulation: A reviewer may try to influence the outcome of the peer review process in an unfair way. This is considered peer review manipulation and should be reported to the journal editor.
  • Plagiarism: An author may copy text, data, or ideas from another source without proper attribution. This is plagiarism and is not tolerated by Cosmic Journal of Chemistry.

How to avoid publication ethics issues

There are a few things that you can do to avoid publication ethics issues:

  • Be honest and transparent in your research and writing.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the editors and reviewers.
  • Keep detailed records of your research, and be able to provide this data to the editors upon request.
  • Cite your sources properly and avoid plagiarism.
  • Be respectful of the peer review process and other authors.
  • Report any suspected misconduct to the editor-in-chief.

Cosmic Journal of Chemistry is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. By following these guidelines, you can help us to ensure that our journal publishes only the most reliable and ethical research.