Innovation of Chemistry & Materials for Sustainability (ICMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, research ethics, and publication quality. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous review and evaluation process within the Open Journal Systems (OJS-PKP) platform to ensure originality, accuracy, and relevance to the journal’s scope and objectives.

Single-Blind Peer Review Process
The journal follows a Single-Blind Peer Review system in which reviewers are aware of the authors’ identities, but authors are not informed of the reviewers’ identities. This model promotes objectivity in assessment while allowing reviewers to consider the work within its proper research context.

Number of Reviewers
Each manuscript is evaluated by a minimum of two (2) independent expert reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise. Additional reviewers may be invited when deemed necessary by the Handling Editor to ensure balanced, thorough, and impartial evaluation.

Review Timeline
The standard review period is approximately four to five (4-5) weeks from the date of assignment. Reviewers are requested to submit their reports within this timeframe to maintain timely communication with authors and expedite the publication process.

Conflict of Interest
All participants in the review process-including authors, reviewers, and editors-must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their objectivity or judgment. Conflicts may include, but are not limited to, financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationships.
The Handling Editor reviews all such disclosures and ensures that any potential conflicts are appropriately
managed or that the reviewer is recused where necessary.
    ➡️ Reviewers who recognize a conflict of interest are required to decline the review invitation immediately.
    ➡️ Authors must declare all potential conflicts of interest at the time of submission.
This policy ensures transparency and preserves the integrity of the review process.

Reviewer Reports and Anonymity
All reviewer comments and recommendations are communicated to authors anonymously through the OJS system. Authors receive detailed and constructive feedback aimed at improving the scientific and editorial quality of their manuscripts. Reviewer identities remain strictly confidential, and disclosure is prohibited unless explicitly authorized by the editorial office under exceptional circumstances.

Plagiarism and Research Integrity
ICMS maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct. All submissions are screened using advanced plagiarism detection software integrated with Crossref Similarity Check prior to peer review.
If potential plagiarism or unethical practice is identified:
     ➡️ The manuscript will be placed on hold for an internal investigation by the editorial board.
     ➡️ Authors will be notified of the concern and provided an opportunity to respond.
     ➡️ Confirmed cases of plagiarism will result in immediate rejection and may be reported to the relevant institution(s) or funding bodies, consistent with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Editorial Decision
Following completion of the peer-review process, the Handling Editor evaluates the reviewers’ recommendations
and makes one of the following decisions:
   ➡️ Accept
   ➡️ Minor Revision
   ➡️ Major Revision
   ➡️ Reject
The Editor-in-Chief retains the final authority over all editorial decisions to ensure that each manuscript is judged solely on its scientific merit, originality, and contribution to the field.