Policies
Journal of Food and Biotechnology upholds a commitment to the highest standards in research ethics, peer review, and transparency. Our policies are designed to ensure rigorous scientific integrity, inclusivity, and the fair dissemination of high-quality research across the global food science and biotechnology communities.
Complaints and Appeals Policy Journal of Food and Biotechnology is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency in the publication process. We recognize that issues may arise during the submission and review process, and we have established a clear policy for addressing complaints and appeals.
Advertising policies The Journal of Food and Biotechnology is committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of its content by adhering to transparent and ethical advertising practices. These guidelines ensure that advertisements serve the interests of the journal’s scientific audience while preserving the trust of our readers and authors.
Conflict of Interest Policy A conflict of interest occurs when an author, reviewer, or editor has a financial or personal relationship that could potentially influence their professional judgment and the integrity of the research. Such relationships can include, but are not limited to, financial interests in a company, personal relationships with individuals involved in the research, or any affiliations that could be perceived to compromise objectivity. Recognizing and managing conflicts of interest is essential for maintaining the trustworthiness of the scientific publication process.
CrossMark Policy The Journal of Food and Biotechnology adheres to the CrossMark policy to ensure that readers have access to the most current and reliable version of each published article. CrossMark, an initiative developed by CrossRef, allows journals to transparently communicate any updates, corrections, or retractions directly to readers, guaranteeing that they are accessing the latest and most accurate research.
Digital Preservation The Journal of Food and Biotechnology is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility and preservation of its published content through a comprehensive digital preservation policy. This policy reflects the journal’s dedication to safeguarding scientific knowledge for future generations, ensuring that all published research remains accessible despite technological advancements, data loss risks, or potential disruptions to access.
Corrections and Retraction Policy The Journal of Food and Biotechnology maintains a comprehensive corrections and retraction policy to uphold the integrity of the scientific record. This policy addresses the need for transparency and accountability in research publication, ensuring that necessary corrections or retractions are handled in a manner that protects both the authors’ and readers’ interests.
Ethical approvals, patients rights and informed consent Journal of Food and Biotechnology upholds the highest ethical standards in research and publication. All research involving human or animal subjects must be conducted in accordance with recognized ethical guidelines and principles. Authors are required to obtain ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards (IRBs) or ethics committees before conducting their research. This approval ensures that the study design, recruitment processes, and data collection methods comply with ethical norms, particularly concerning the welfare of participants.
Guidelines To Peer Reviewers The peer review process is a cornerstone of scholarly publishing, ensuring that research meets high standards of quality and integrity. The guidelines provided here aim to assist reviewers in navigating their responsibilities effectively, fostering an ethical review environment.
Journal Policies Journal of Food and Biotechnology upholds a commitment to the highest standards in research ethics, peer review, and transparency. Our policies are designed to ensure rigorous scientific integrity, inclusivity, and the fair dissemination of high-quality research across the global food science and biotechnology communities.
Licensing, Copyright, and Author Self-Archiving Policies Journal of Food and Biotechnology operates under a clear licensing framework that governs the use and distribution of published content. The journal typically employs the Creative Commons (CC) licensing system, which allows authors to retain their copyright while granting users certain rights to access and use their work. The most common license used is the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits others to copy, distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes, as long as the original work is properly cited.
Misconduct and Sanctions Policy Research misconduct refers to unethical behavior in the conduct of research and can take various forms, including but not limited to fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (commonly referred to as FFP).
Plagiarism Policy The Journal of Food and Biotechnology is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring the originality of all published work. Plagiarism, which is the use of another’s words, ideas, or research findings without proper attribution, is a serious ethical violation that the journal actively works to prevent.
Open Access Policy The Journal of Food and Biotechnology is firmly committed to the open-access publishing model, ensuring that all research published in the journal is freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. This policy is grounded in the belief that scientific knowledge should be available to all, without barriers, promoting a more inclusive and collaborative research environment. By eliminating subscription fees or paywalls, the journal fosters global access to scientific knowledge, ensuring that research findings are readily available to scientists, educators, policymakers, and the general public.
Preprints Policy The Journal of Food and Biotechnology embraces a preprints policy that encourages the dissemination of research findings prior to formal peer review and publication. This policy aims to foster open scientific communication and collaboration while maintaining the integrity of the research process.
Waiver and Discounts The Journal of Food and Biotechnology is dedicated to supporting researchers from diverse backgrounds by offering waivers and discounts on article processing charges (APCs) to authors who may face financial challenges. Recognizing that APCs can be a barrier, particularly for researchers from low- and middle-income countries or institutions with limited funding, the journal has developed a waiver and discount policy to make open-access publishing more accessible.