Editor's Guidelines

Editorial Role Overview

Editors at Annals of Advances in Chemistry (AAC) play a critical role in maintaining the scientific integrity and academic quality of the journal. They are responsible for managing submissions, facilitating peer review, and upholding ethical standards in line with COPE and international publishing norms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assign manuscripts to qualified reviewers based on subject relevance
• Ensure timely and constructive peer review outcomes
• Make editorial decisions based solely on scientific merit
• Communicate professionally with authors and reviewers
• Support the journal's mission to promote open access and scientific rigor

Confidentiality and Integrity

Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Information obtained during the review process must not be shared, discussed, or used for personal advantage. Conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed transparently.

Decision-Making Protocol

Editors are empowered to accept, reject, or request revisions based on peer review outcomes. Editorial decisions must be fair, consistent, and free from external influence. If serious concerns arise (e.g., ethical misconduct), editors should consult the Editor-in-Chief or Ethics Committee.

Editorial Conduct

• Remain impartial and respectful at all times
• Avoid any real or perceived conflicts of interest
• Abstain from handling manuscripts authored by themselves or close colleagues
• Promote inclusion, diversity, and global accessibility in research selection

Support and Communication

Editors will receive periodic updates and support from the editorial office. For questions about workflow, policies, or ethical matters, please contact us at [email protected].