Publication Ethics

1. Introduction and Ethical Commitment

Acta Chemica Iasi, published by "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Press, is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Crossref, and recognized best practices in scholarly publishing.

This statement defines the ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher, and outlines procedures for handling cases of unethical conduct.

The journal is dedicated to ensuring transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout the editorial and publication process.

2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made significant scientific contributions to the research, including:

• conception and design of the study;
• data acquisition, analysis, or interpretation;
• drafting or revising the manuscript critically.

All authors must:

• approve the final version of the manuscript;
• agree to its submission and publication;
• take responsibility for the content of the work.

Individuals who have contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria must be appropriately acknowledged.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors are properly listed and have approved the submission.

3. Originality, Plagiarism, and Duplicate Publication

Authors must submit only original work.

The following practices are strictly prohibited:

• plagiarism;
• data fabrication or falsification;
• duplicate or redundant publication;
• submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.

All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software, such as Similarity Check powered by Crossref , iThenticate, or equivalent tools.

If plagiarism or other forms of misconduct are detected, the manuscript may be rejected or retracted.

4. Peer Review Process and Editorial Decisions

Acta Chemica Iasi uses a single-blind peer review process.

In this process:

• reviewers know the identity of the authors
• authors do not know the identity of the reviewers

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent experts.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on:

• scientific quality;
• originality;
• clarity;
• relevance to the journal's scope;
• ethical compliance.

Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on personal characteristics such as nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

5. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

• ensure that their work is original and accurate;
• properly cite all sources;
• present data honestly and without manipulation;
• disclose all funding sources;
• disclose any conflicts of interest;
• cooperate with editors during the review process.

Authors must retain research data and provide access to it upon reasonable request.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material.

6. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly;
• provide constructive and professional feedback;
• maintain confidentiality;
• disclose any conflicts of interest;
• avoid using unpublished material for personal advantage.

Reviewers must notify the Editor of any suspected cases of misconduct.

7. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• ensuring a fair and unbiased peer review process;
• maintaining confidentiality;
• making decisions based on scientific merit;
• addressing ethical concerns promptly;
• preventing conflicts of interest.

Editors must take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research, its evaluation, or the editorial decision-making process.

All conflicts of interest must be declared transparently.

9. Data Integrity and Reproducibility

Authors must present accurate and verifiable data.

Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is strictly prohibited.

Authors are encouraged to make research data available to support transparency and reproducibility.

10. Handling of Misconduct and Ethical Violations

Allegations of misconduct will be investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Actions may include:

• manuscript rejection;
• publication of corrections;
• publication of expressions of concern;
• retraction of articles;
• notification of institutions.

All investigations will be conducted fairly and confidentially.

11. Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Issues

If errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal will take appropriate action, which may include:

• corrections (errata);
• retractions;
• expressions of concern.

The integrity of the scientific record is a primary responsibility of the journal.

12. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Authors retain copyright of their work.

Authors must ensure that their manuscript does not infringe upon third-party copyrights.

Permission must be obtained for the use of any copyrighted material.

All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), as specified in the journal's Open Access Policy.

13. Publisher Responsibilities

"Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University Press is committed to supporting ethical publishing practices and ensuring the integrity of the academic record.

The publisher works closely with editors to investigate ethical concerns and maintain publishing standards.

14. Ethical Compliance Statement

By submitting a manuscript to Acta Chemica Iasi, authors confirm that they:

• comply with this Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement;
• comply with internationally recognized publication ethics standards;
• accept the journal's editorial and ethical policies.

The journal reserves the right to take appropriate action in cases of ethical violations.

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