Processes and Policies

Publishing and Editorial Policies

Our journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publishing ethics and integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous single-blind peer-review process to ensure scientific accuracy, originality, and significance. We follow guidelines set by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and aim for transparency in all our editorial decisions.

• Peer Review Process: All submissions are initially assessed by the editorial team for suitability and adherence to journal scope. Suitable manuscripts are then sent to at least two independent expert reviewers.
• Publication Ethics: We are committed to preventing plagiarism, research misconduct, data fabrication, and conflicts of interest. Any detected misconduct will lead to appropriate action, including retraction of published articles.
• Open Access Policy: "Food Communications" is an open-access journal, meaning all articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription barriers.
• Archiving: All published articles are archived in reputable digital repositories to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility.

Author Responsibilities

Authors play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of scholarly publishing. By submitting to "Food Communications", authors agree to:

• Ensure that the work is original and has not been previously published or is not under consideration elsewhere.
• Accurately present their research findings and methodology.
• Acknowledge all sources of data and funding.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Obtain necessary permissions for using copyrighted material.
• Cooperate with editors and reviewers during the peer-review process and respond to comments constructively.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers provide invaluable service to the scientific community. We expect our reviewers to:

• Review manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and its contents.
• Identify and declare any conflicts of interest.
• Alert the editor to any ethical concerns or potential misconduct.
• Submit reviews in a timely manner.

Licenses, Copyright and Permissions

Understanding the legal aspects of publishing is important for authors.

• Licensing: Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing for maximum dissemination and reuse while ensuring proper attribution to the original authors.
• Copyright: Authors retain the copyright to their work, granting the journal a license to publish the article.
• Permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce any copyrighted material from other sources (e.g., figures, tables) within their manuscript.