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Policies

Philosophy of Journal of Electrochemistry

For more information, please see Journal of Electrochemistry Aims and Scope page.

Who Can Submit?

Anyone may submit an original article to be considered for publication in Journal of Electrochemistry provided he or she owns the copyright to the work being submitted or is authorized by the copyright owner or owners to submit the article. Authors are the initial owners of the copyrights to their works (an exception in the non-academic world to this might exist if the authors have, as a condition of employment, agreed to transfer copyright to their employer).

General Submission Rules

Submitted articles cannot have been previously published, nor be forthcoming in an archival journal or book (print or electronic). Please note: "publication" in a working-paper series does not constitute prior publication. In addition, by submitting material to Journal of Electrochemistry, the author is stipulating that the material is not currently under review at another journal (electronic or print) and that he or she will not submit the material to another journal (electronic or print) until the completion of the editorial decision process at Journal of Electrochemistry. If you have concerns about the submission terms for Journal of Electrochemistry, please contact the editors.

User Rights

The journal is an Open Access journal. Users have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles under the following conditions: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ which allows users to copy, distribute and transmit an article, and adapt the article as long as the author is attributed. The CC BY license permits commercial and non-commercial reuse.

Author Rights

In consideration for publication of the article, the authors assign to Chinese Chemical Society and Xiamen University all copyright in the article. Publisher will be granted publishing and distribution rights. This journal uses a licensing agreement. The below language explains the rights that authors have when they publish with Journal of Electrochemistry. These apply to the corresponding author and all co-authors.

  • Retain patent and trademark rights.
  • Retain the rights to use their research data freely without any restriction.
  • Receive proper attribution and credit for their published work.
  • Re-use their own material in new works without permission or payment (with full acknowledgement of the original article):
    1. Extend an article to book length.
    2. Include an article in a subsequent compilation of their own work.
    3. Re-use portions, excerpts, and their own figures or tables in other works.
  • Use and share their works for scholarly purposes (with full acknowledgement of the original article):
    1. In their own classroom teaching. Electronic and physical distribution of copies is permitted.
    2. If an author is speaking at a conference, they can present the article and distribute copies to the attendees.
    3. Distribute the article, including by email, to their students and to research colleagues who they know for their personal use.
    4. Share and publicize the article via Share Links without signup or registration.
    5. Include in a thesis or dissertation.
    6. Share copies of their article on commercial sites with which the publisher has a hosting agreement.
  • Publicly share the preprint on any website or repository at any time.
  • Publicly share the accepted manuscript on any site.
  • Publicly share the final published article.

Plagiarism

The Journal of Electrochemistry maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and does not tolerate the use of others’ ideas, words, or work without proper acknowledgment. Submissions containing any form of plagiarism, including but not limited to the following, will be rejected:

- Direct Plagiarism: Copying another author's work word-for-word without proper citation.
- Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work without citation, whether in the same or a different language.
- Duplicate and Redundant Publication: Submitting the same or substantially similar work to multiple journals or publications.
- Inappropriate Paraphrasing: Rephrasing another person's work without proper attribution.
- Unattributed Use of Ideas: Using another person's ideas, even if not directly quoted, without proper acknowledgment.

The Preprint archive will not be considered a duplicate publication. The corresponding author is responsible for the manuscript throughout the evaluation and publication process and has the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors.

All submitted manuscripts are rigorously checked for plagiarism using professional plagiarism-checking software. Manuscripts with an unacceptable similarity index resulting from any form of plagiarism are rejected immediately to maintain the integrity of the publication process.

Use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in writing

Please note the policy only refers to the writing process, and not to the use of AI tools to analyze and draw insights from data as part of the research process.

Where authors use generative artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process, authors should only use these technologies to improve readability and language. Applying the technology should be done with human oversight and control, and authors should carefully review and edit the result, as AI can generate authoritative-sounding output that can be incorrect, incomplete or biased. AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be listed as an author or co-author, or be cited as an author. Authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans, as outlined in Elsevier’s AI policy for authors.

Authors should disclose in their manuscript the use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by following the instructions below. A statement will appear in the published work. Please note that authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the contents of the work.

Disclosure instructions

Authors must disclose the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process by adding a statement at the end of their manuscript in the core manuscript file, before the References list. The statement should be placed in a new section titled "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process."

Statement: During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication.

This declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references etc. If there is nothing to disclose, there is no need to add a statement.

Use of AI in peer review

To protect authors' rights and research confidentiality, this journal does not currently allow the use of Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies such as ChatGPT or similar services for peer review (see our GenAI reviewer policy). We are actively evaluating compliant AI tools and may revise this policy in the future.

Special Issues

Special Issue topics are determined by Editors and Associate Editors. Special Issue submissions follow the same process and author guidelines as any issue submission. Potential authors are encouraged to review all submission guidelines and follow the process as outlined.

Appointment of Guest Editors

Guest Editors for special issues are selected based on their expertise, academic reputation, and previous editorial experience. Potential Guest Editors can be nominated by the journal’s editorial board, existing editors, or through self-nomination. Nominations are reviewed by the journal’s editorial board and approved by the Editor-in-Chief. Guest Editors are responsible for defining the scope of the special issue, drafting the call for papers, managing manuscript submissions, overseeing the peer review process, ensuring quality and originality, and making final decisions on manuscript acceptance in consultation with the Editor-in-Chief.

Setup of Special Issues

To initiate a special issue, a detailed proposal must be submitted, including the theme, objectives, target audience, potential Guest Editors, and a timeline. The proposal is reviewed and approved by the journal’s editorial board and the Editor-in-Chief. Once approved, a call for papers is announced and promoted through various channels. A clear timeline is established for manuscript submission, peer review, and publication to ensure the special issue aligns with the journal’s regular publication schedule.

Editorial and Review Process

Manuscripts for special issues are submitted through the journal’s online submission system and undergo an initial screening by the Guest Editors to ensure they fit the scope and meet basic quality standards. The manuscripts then undergo a double-blind peer review process, with reviewers selected based on their expertise. Authors revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback and resubmit for further review if necessary. The Guest Editors recommend acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, with final approval from the Editor-in-Chief. Accepted manuscripts are formatted, proofread, and published according to the journal’s guidelines. The special issue is promoted through the journal’s distribution channels, and post-publication metrics and feedback are monitored to inform future special issues.