Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia (p-ISSN: 1412-4092; e-ISSN: 2443-4183) is a peer-reviewed journal published by Sebelas Maret University. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer­­­­­ and the publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society. 

Sebelas Maret University, as the publisher of ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia, takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing extremely seriously, and we recognize our ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. In addition, Sebelas Maret University and the Editorial Board of ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia will assist in communications with other journals and/or publishers where this is useful and necessary.

Publication Decisions

The editor of the ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers when making this decision.

Fair play

An editor at any time evaluates manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions. The editorial communications with the author also then assist the author in improving the paper based on the review results.

Promptness

Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.

Confidentiality

Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Duties of Authors

Reporting standards

Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors are asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should, in any event, be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others, that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

An author should not, in general, publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced the nature of the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have contributed significantly to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

If the work involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment with any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly declare these in the manuscript.

Authors should make it clear that experiments were conducted in a manner that avoided unnecessary discomfort to the animals/humans by the use of proper management and laboratory techniques. Methods of killing experimental animals must be described in the text. When describing surgical procedures, the type and dosage of the anesthetic agent must be specified. Manuscripts of original articles in human/animal research should be accompanied by their ethical clearance from their respective ethical committees.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental errors in published works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Plagiarism

The ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia takes plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and AI-generated plagiarism seriously and applies a strict policy to safeguard the originality and integrity of all published work.

1. Plagiarism Check

• All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin).
• The editorial team performs a similarity check twice: before the peer-review process and before final publication.
• The maximum acceptable similarity index is 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be returned to the authors for correction and resubmission.

2. Originality Requirement

• Authors must submit only original manuscripts that have not been published previously and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• Any form of plagiarism, including uncredited use of others’ ideas, text, or data, is strictly prohibited and will result in rejection.

3. Self-Plagiarism

• Authors must avoid redundant publication or extensive reuse of their previously published work.
• If parts of prior work must be reused, they should be properly cited and acknowledged.

4. AI-Generated Plagiarism

• Authors must not use generative AI or AI-assisted tools to produce original ideas, data, figures, or substantial text for their manuscripts.
• Generative AI may only be used for language improvement and readability with full author oversight (see link: Declaration of Generative AI policy).
• The editorial team reserves the right to screen manuscripts for inappropriate or undisclosed AI-generated content.

5. Consequences

If plagiarism or self-plagiarism is detected during the review or after publication, the editorial board will take appropriate action, which may include:

• Rejection of the manuscript
• Retraction of the published article (see link: Retraction)
• Notification to the authors’ institutions or funding bodies

The ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and expects all authors to comply with ethical publishing practices. By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge that their work is original, free of plagiarism, and adheres to the principles of responsible research conduct.

Retraction

The papers published in ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia will be considered to retract in the publication if:

1. They have clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of a major error (eg, miscalculation or experimental error) or as a result of fabrication (eg, of data) or falsification (eg, image manipulation)
2. It constitutes plagiarism
3. The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper attribution to previous sources or disclosure to the editor, permission to republish, or justification (ie, cases of redundant publication)
4. It contains material or data without authorization for use
5. Copyright has been infringed, or there is some other serious legal issue (eg, libel, privacy)
6. It reports unethical research
7. It has been published solely on the basis of a compromised or manipulated peer review process
8. The author(s) failed to disclose a major competing interest (a.k.a. conflict of interest) that, in the view of the editor, would have unduly affected interpretations of the work or recommendations by editors and peer reviewers.

Declaration of Generative AI

Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing

Authors must declare any use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools in the writing process of their manuscript at the time of submission. This policy applies only to the preparation of text and does not include the use of AI in data analysis or research methods.

1. Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies may be used only to enhance language, grammar, and readability of the manuscript.
2. Use of such tools must be under human oversight and editorial control. Authors must carefully check, revise, and approve the content, as AI-generated text may be inaccurate, incomplete, or biased.
3. Full responsibility and accountability for the article rests with the authors.
4. Generative AI or AI-assisted tools must not be listed or cited as authors or co-authors.

A declaration must be included in a separate section before the References list as describe in the Author Guideline and Manuscript Template.

Generative AI in Figures, Images, and Artwork

Generative AI use in visual materials is subject to strict regulation. Figures, images, and artwork represent an essential component of the scientific record. Improper use of AI-assisted technologies may compromise accuracy, originality, and copyright compliance. Therefore, the journal establishes the following rules:

1. Authors must not use generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create, modify, or enhance images, figures, or artwork in submitted manuscripts.
2. Authors may use AI-assisted tools only when these tools form part of the research methodology (for example, biomedical imaging). In this case, authors must report the use clearly in the Methods section by including:
• The name of the tool or model
• The version and extension numbers
• The manufacturer or source
3. Authors must not use generative AI or AI-assisted tools to produce graphical abstracts.

Advertising Policy

ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia establishes this advertising policy to regulate any advertising or sponsorship activities related to the journal in order to safeguard the credibility of its scientific content. Policy Guidelines

1. Editorial Independence

All advertisements and sponsored content are entirely independent of editorial decisions. The editorial board does not endorse any products, services, or organizations advertised in connection with the journal. Editorial content is never influenced by commercial or financial interests.

2. Acceptance of Advertising

• The journal reserves the right to decline or remove any advertisement that is misleading, inappropriate, or harmful to the reputation of ALCHEMY Jurnal Penelitian Kimia.
• Advertisements for products or services that are detrimental to health (e.g., tobacco, alcohol, or hazardous substances) will not be accepted.
• Advertisements must be accurate, verifiable, and clearly identify the advertiser and the product or service being promoted.

• Advertisements must be clearly distinguishable from editorial content. The journal does not publish advertorials.
• Sponsored supplements, if accepted, must be clearly indicated as such. If the peer-review process differs from the standard procedure, this will be explicitly disclosed.

All authors, reviewers, and editorial members are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Advertising and sponsorship will not influence editorial judgment, peer review, or publication decisions.

5. Placement and Targeting

Advertisers are not permitted to target ads to specific articles or pages where the content directly relates to the product or service being advertised. The journal prohibits keyword-linked targeting or article-specific advertising.

6. Complaints and Withdrawal

Any advertisement may be withdrawn at any time if deemed inappropriate by the Editors-in-Chief or the Publisher. Complaints regarding advertisements should be addressed to the editorial office at alchemy@mipa.uns.ac.id.

7. No Third-Party Influence

The journal does not allow external advertising arrangements that compromise independence. ALCHEMY may, however, receive institutional or non-profit support, which will be disclosed transparently to readers.

Review and Amendment
This advertising policy is subject to periodic review and may be revised to ensure alignment with the principles of integrity, impartiality, and transparency.

CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy)

CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) was introduced with the intention of recognizing individual author contributions, reducing authorship disputes and facilitating collaboration. 

CRediT statements should be provided during the submission process and will appear above the acknowledgment section of the published paper as shown further below.

Example:

FR (author's initials): Conceptualization, Methodology, Software; TES.: Data curation, Writing- Original draft preparation; HR: Visualization, Investigation; DLA: Supervision; SDM: Software, Validation; YH: Writing- Reviewing and Editing.