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PUBLICATION ETHICS

Publication Ethics

  1. Regulatory Framework

The publication ethics policy of the scientific journal Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) has been developed in accordance with internationally recognized standards and guidelines in academic publishing, including:

  • recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE);
  • principles of authorship and responsibility outlined by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), where applicable;
  • best practices of leading international scientific journals and publishing houses;
  • current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the fields of science and publishing.

These documents form the basis for regulating all stages of the editorial and publishing process.

  1. Terms, Definitions, and Abbreviations

The following terms and abbreviations are used in this policy:

  • Journal — the scientific journal Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS);
  • Author / group of authors — an individual or individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research and manuscript preparation;
  • Editorial Board — an advisory and expert body responsible for the scientific and ethical oversight of the journal;
  • Reviewer — an independent expert engaged to evaluate the scientific quality, originality, and relevance of a manuscript;
  • Editor — a person responsible for organizing the peer review process and making editorial decisions;
  • COPE — Committee on Publication Ethics;
  • Conflict of Interest — a situation in which personal, professional, or financial interests may influence objectivity in decision-making.
  1. Responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief of Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) is responsible for:

  • establishing and implementing the editorial policy of the journal;
  • ensuring fair, impartial, and timely consideration of submitted manuscripts;
  • making final publication decisions based on scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope;
  • maintaining confidentiality and protecting personal data;
  • preventing and managing conflicts of interest;
  • taking appropriate action in cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other forms of unethical behavior.
  1. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) is responsible for:

  • upholding the principle of editorial independence;
  • supporting the Editorial Board in implementing publication ethics policies;
  • ensuring transparency and integrity of the publication process;
  • preserving journal archives and providing long-term access to published content;
  • fulfilling legal and ethical obligations in accordance with applicable legislation.
  1. Responsibilities of Authors / Groups of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) are obliged to:

  • submit original research that has not been previously published;
  • ensure the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of the presented data;
  • properly acknowledge all sources and references;
  • include as authors all individuals who have made significant contributions to the research;
  • disclose any potential conflicts of interest;
  • promptly inform the editorial office of any errors identified in the published or submitted work and cooperate in correcting them;
  • avoid duplicate, redundant, or simultaneous submissions.
  1. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers of Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) are required to:

  • conduct objective, constructive, and substantiated evaluations of manuscripts;
  • maintain confidentiality of all materials received for review;
  • disclose any conflicts of interest to the editorial office;
  • notify the editors of any suspected plagiarism, duplication, or ethical misconduct;
  • refrain from using unpublished materials for personal or professional advantage.
  1. Conflict of Interest Policy

All participants in the publication process must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence editorial or review decisions. Conflicts of interest may be financial, professional, institutional, or personal in nature.

When a conflict of interest is identified, the editorial office takes appropriate measures, including the replacement of reviewers or editors, or rejection of the manuscript.

  1. Unethical Conduct

Unethical behavior includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification;
  • manipulation of citations;
  • improper attribution of authorship;
  • failure to disclose conflicts of interest;
  • interference with the peer review process.

The journal Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) investigates all allegations of unethical behavior in accordance with COPE guidelines and reserves the right to reject manuscripts, retract published articles, issue corrections or retractions, and inform relevant institutions when necessary.

 

  1. Use of Artificial Intelligence

The policy of the scientific journal Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) regarding the use of artificial intelligence tools is developed in accordance with the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as well as the policies of leading international academic publishers (Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley).

The use of artificial intelligence tools is permitted exclusively as an auxiliary aid in the preparation of manuscripts and does not exempt authors from full responsibility for the content, originality, reliability, and scientific validity of the submitted materials.

Artificial intelligence tools may not be considered as authors or co-authors of a scientific article and do not possess authorship or copyright. Authorship may belong only to individuals who have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research and the preparation of the manuscript.

Authors bear full responsibility for:

  • the accuracy and correctness of the text, data, results, and conclusions;
  • verification and validation of information obtained using artificial intelligence tools;
  • compliance with publication ethics standards, including requirements for originality, proper citation, and protection of copyright;
  • prevention of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data.
  • When artificial intelligence tools are used in the preparation of a manuscript, authors are required to:
  • ensure that the use of AI does not lead to distortion of scientific content, inclusion of inaccurate information, or violation of third-party rights;
  • disclose the use of artificial intelligence tools, where appropriate, in the relevant section of the manuscript (e.g., Acknowledgements, Methods, or Author Contributions);
  • provide explanations upon request of the editorial office regarding the nature and extent of the use of artificial intelligence tools.

The Editorial Board of Abai Chemical Sciences (ACS) reserves the right to apply additional editorial oversight measures and to take actions in accordance with COPE recommendations in cases of violations related to the use of artificial intelligence.