Ethics for Editors

Objective Standards and Ethical Conduct Expected from AAC Editors

All editors of Annals of Advances in Chemistry (AAC) must adhere to internationally recognized ethical standards and editorial responsibilities in line with COPE, OASPA, and DOAJ guidelines.

Impartiality

1. Impartiality

  • Decisions based solely on merit
  • No bias toward gender, ethnicity, or affiliation
  • Equal treatment of all submissions
Confidentiality

2. Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts are confidential
  • Information must not be shared externally
  • Review anonymity must be preserved
Ethical Oversight

3. Ethical Oversight

  • Identify and handle misconduct promptly
  • Enforce COPE guidelines
  • Escalate serious ethical violations
Conflicts of Interest

4. Conflicts of Interest

  • Editors must recuse themselves when a conflict exists
  • Must disclose financial or professional ties
  • No favoritism toward known collaborators
Transparency

5. Transparency

  • Ensure unbiased and open peer review
  • Decisions should be documented and justified
  • Maintain open communication with authors and reviewers
Responsiveness

6. Responsiveness

  • Respond to ethical concerns within 7 working days
  • Support timely decisions and reviews
  • Escalate unresolved cases to Editor-in-Chief

Contact for Ethics Advice

Editors with concerns or ethical questions may contact the AAC ethics desk at [email protected]. We ensure impartial handling of all inquiries in line with international best practices.