Publication Ethics 

NextGen Chemical Engineering Journal (NGCEJ) 

The NextGen Chemical Engineering Journal (NGCEJ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing and research integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing, including the core principles and ethical guidelines recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

NGCEJ aligns its editorial policies with COPE’s Core Practices concerning:

2. Peer Review Process

• NGCEJ uses a double-blind peer review system to ensure fairness and impartiality.

• Reviewers must provide constructive, unbiased, and timely evaluations.

• Editors make final decisions based on reviewer recommendations and journal standards.

3. Editorial Responsibilities

Editors must:

• Ensure that all manuscripts are evaluated fairly and confidentially.

• Avoid any personal or professional conflicts of interest.

• Maintain transparency in editorial decisions.

4. Plagiarism & Misconduct

• All submissions undergo plagiarism checks using standard software.

• Cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or research misconduct will be handled according to NGCEJ policies, which may include rejection, retraction, or reporting to the author’s institution.

5. Corrections and Retractions

• NGCEJ will publish corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

• Retractions will clearly state the reason for retraction.

6. Conflicts of Interest

• Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose financial, personal, or professional conflicts that could influence research or publication.
  
  

While NGCEJ follows COPE-recommended standards and practices, the journal is currently not a formal member of COPE. Ethical concerns and publication malpractice cases are handled in accordance with established international publishing guidelines and COPE flowcharts where applicable.

All authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members are expected to adhere to these ethical standards to maintain the quality, credibility, and transparency of the journal.