Publication Ethic

Minang Chemistry Journalis (MCJ) committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows

Minang Chemistry Journalis does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, manipulation of data, inappropriate authorship, or any other form of academic misconduct. Manuscripts submitted to Minang Chemistry Journalis must comply with ethical standards and must be original works that have not been published or simultaneously submitted to another journal.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Minang Chemistry Journalis are expected t

  • Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been previously published or submitted
  • Present research findings accurately and honestly without fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or inappropriate omission of data.
  • Provide sufficient
  • Properly acknowledge and cite all sources, ideas, data, and previous research used in the ma
  • Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publications, and redundant publications.
  • Ensure that all individuals listed as authors have ma
  • Obtain permission for t
  • Disclose any financial, personal, professional, or institutional conflicts of interest that could arise
  • Declare all relevant sources of research funding.
  • Ensure that research involves humans, animals, hazardous materials, or
  • Cooperate with the editor in responding to questions, corrections, or investigations related to the submitted or published manuscript.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Minang Chemistry Journalis are responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and fairness

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively based on their scientific quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field , without discrimination
  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related information.
  • Select qualified and independent reviewers appropriate to the subject of the manuscript.
  • Ensure that peer review is conducted fairly and confidentially.
  • Avoid co
  • Make publication decisions based on scholarly merit and reviewer recommendations.
  • Take appropriate action when suspected cases of pl
  • Publish corrections, retractions, or other appropriate notice

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an important role in maintaining the scientific quality of Minang Chemistry Journalis.

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and constructively.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscripts and information obtained during the review process.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited by the authors.
  • Inform the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other
  • Disclose any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment.
  • Decline the review if the
  • Not use unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal research or professional advantage.
  • Provide comments that are scientifically sound, respectful, and useful to the authors.

4. Plagiarism and Similarity Check

Minang Chemistry Journalis takes plagiarism seriously. All submitted manuscripts may be screened using appropriate plagiarism or similarity-detection software before or during the review process.

Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism, inappropriate text reuse, duplicate publication, or other forms of academic misconduct may be rejected . Authors may also be required to provide clarification or correction depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

Similarity scores are considered together with editorial assessment because legitimate overlap, such as technical terminology, references, and standard methodological descriptions, may occur in scientific manuscripts.

5. Research Misconduct

Minang Chemistry Journalis considers the following practices to constitute serious forms of research or publication misconduct:

  • Fabrication of research
  • Falsification or manipulation of data, methods, images, or results.
  • Plagiarism or unauthorized use of another person's work.
  • Duplicate or redundant publications.
  • Simultaneous submission to multiple
  • Improper attribution of authorship.
  • Unauthorized changes to the authorship list.
  • Manipulation or inappropriate citation practices.
  • Failure to disclose significant conflicts of interest.
  • Misrepresentation of ethical approval or research procedures.

When misconduct is suspected, MCJ may conduct an editorial investigation and request explanations or supporting documentation from the authors or th

6. Authorship and Contribution

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the research, data acquisition, analysis or interpretation, and/or preparation or critical revision of the manuscript.

All authors must:

  • Approve the final version of the manuscript.
  • Agree to its submission and publication.
  • Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work.
  • Agree on the order of authorship before submission.

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

Any request to add, remove, or change the order of authors after submission must be approved by all authors and justified to the Editor-in-Chief.

7. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any circumstances that could create an actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest.

Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, employment, consultancy, personal relationships, academic competition, institutional affiliations, or other circumstances that could influence professional judgment.

A conflict of interest does not necessarily prevent publication or participation in peer review, but it must be disclosed and managed appropriately.

8. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, animals, clinical materials, or other ethically sensitive subjects must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations. Where required, authors must provide information regarding ethical approval, informed consent, and relevant institutional or regulatory permissions.

For research involving hazardous chemicals, biological materials, or potentially dangerous procedures, authors are responsible for ensuring that appropriate safety standards and institutional requirements have been followed.

9. Corrections and Retractions

Minang Chemistry Journalis is committed to maintaining an accurate and reliable scholarly record. If a significant error is identified after publication, the journal may publish a correction, erratum, or retraction , depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

Authors are expected to promote

Articles may be retracted when there is clear evidence of serious misconduct, unreliable findings, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other circumstances that substantially undermine the integrity of the published research.

10. Editorial Independence

Publication decisions at Minang Chemistry Journalis are based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and ethical compliance of manuscripts. Editorial decisions should not be influenced by commercial interests, personal relationships, institutional pressure, or other non-scientific considerations.

The publisher supports the editorial independence of the journal and its editors.

11. Post-Publication Concerns

Minang Chemistry Journalis welcomes legit

The journal will investigate credible allegations of research or publication misconduct fairly and confidentially and will take appropriate action when necessary to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.