Editorial Policies
Guiding Principles of Transparency, Integrity, and Scholarly Rigor
The Annals of Advances in Chemistry (AAC) upholds strict editorial policies to ensure the ethical and scientific quality of all published content. These policies are rooted in international standards, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA), and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).
Editorial Independence
Editors operate independently and are free from commercial, institutional, or political influence. All editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit and relevance of the submitted work.
Conflicts of Interest
Editors and reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If any conflict is identified, the assignment is reassigned to ensure unbiased evaluation.
Peer Review Integrity
AAC follows a rigorous single-blind peer review process. All manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts. Editors ensure reviews are constructive, confidential, and free of bias. Authors are informed of decisions within 8–12 weeks on average.
Editorial Accountability
Editors are accountable for the content they publish. They are responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct, coordinating corrections or retractions when necessary, and maintaining publication integrity at all times.
Handling Misconduct
Allegations of plagiarism, falsification, or ethical misconduct are thoroughly investigated. If verified, appropriate action is taken, including withdrawal of articles, notification of institutions, or author bans as per COPE guidelines.
Corrections & Retractions
AAC publishes corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as needed to maintain an accurate and transparent scholarly record. Each case is handled with full documentation and in consultation with relevant parties.
Editorial Roles & Responsibilities
Editors ensure the quality, relevance, and fairness of published content. They guide authors, reviewers, and readers, and uphold the journal’s mission to foster credible chemical research globally.
Contact the Editorial Office
For questions or concerns regarding editorial policies, please contact our editorial team at [email protected].