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Publication Ethics

The journal maintains high standards of publication ethics and integrity.

• Authorship: Only individuals who made substantive contributions to the research should be listed as authors. Guest, ghost, or honorary authorships are not allowed.
• Plagiarism: All submissions undergo plagiarism checks. Plagiarism in any form is not tolerated.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Data Integrity: Authors must maintain accurate records of data and provide access to the data upon reasonable request. Misrepresentation or fabrication of data is strictly prohibited.

Ethical Standards:

• Research Integrity: All submitted research must meet the highest ethical standards. Authors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of their data, and all experiments must be conducted in compliance with ethical guidelines.
• Conflict of Interest: All potential conflicts of interest, including financial relationships, intellectual property, and funding sources, must be declared by authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Data Availability: Authors are required to submit a data availability statement, specifying how the research data can be accessed or shared. Open data practices are strongly encouraged to enhance research transparency.
• Plagiarism and Misconduct: Manuscripts are checked for plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct. Any detected issues will result in the manuscript’s rejection and notification to the authors' institutions.

Open Access Policy:

• Fully Open Access: The journal follows an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible worldwide, providing maximum visibility and impact for the research.
• Licensing: All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), allowing free distribution, adaptation, and reuse of the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.
• Article Processing Charges (APC): To support the open-access model, an APC is charged upon acceptance of the manuscript. Discounts and waivers are available for authors from low-income countries or early-career researchers. Authors in Nigeria will pay ₦ 40,000 while foreign authors will pay US$ 50. Authors from low-income countries can request waivers and discounts, subject to the discretion of the journal advisory board.

Data and Supplementary Material Policy:

• Data Transparency: Authors are encouraged to submit their datasets to publicly accessible repositories and include a link to the repository in their manuscript. This ensures transparency and promotes reproducibility.
• Supplementary Material: Authors can submit additional figures, tables, videos, or raw data as supplementary material. This material will be made available online alongside the published article.
• Data Citation: Authors must cite datasets in their references, treating data as a valuable research output.

 Editorial Board:

• Global Editorial Team: The editorial board consists of world-renowned experts in Applied Physics, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology. Board members are selected from diverse geographical regions and research specializations to ensure a broad, inclusive review process.
• Industry Advisors: In addition to academic experts, the journal has a dedicated group of industry advisors who provide insights on the applicability and commercial potential of submitted research.
• Guest Editors for Special Issues: The journal regularly appoints guest editors for thematic special issues that focus on emerging topics in the field. Authors are encouraged to propose special issue topics for consideration.

Innovation and Impact:

• Impact Metrics: The journal tracks key metrics, including citation counts, article downloads, and Altimetric scores, to measure the reach and influence of published research.
• Interactive Content: The journal encourages authors to submit interactive figures, videos, or multimedia content to enhance the reader’s understanding of complex concepts.
• Post-Publication Commentary: A post-publication commenting system allows readers and experts to engage with published research, fostering dialogue and further exploration of the findings.

The editorial policy of Frontiers in Applied Physics, Materials Science, and Nanotechnology reflects a commitment to excellence in publishing high-impact research that drives technological innovation and addresses critical global challenges. Through continuous submission, rigorous peer review, and open-access publication, the journal ensures the rapid dissemination of knowledge to both academic and industrial communities.