Publishing ethics & AI policy

Duties of authors

• Submit original work only; no plagiarism and no redundant publication.
• List authors who made a real contribution and approve the final version.
• Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
• Report methods and results honestly; do not manipulate images deceptively.
• Provide permissions for any third‑party figures/tables/photos.

Duties of reviewers

• Maintain confidentiality and do not share submissions.
• Declare conflicts of interest and decline reviews if needed.
• Provide constructive, actionable feedback (focus on science, not people).
• Flag suspected plagiarism, data fabrication or unethical research.

Duties of editors

• Ensure fair review independent of authors’ affiliation, nationality or seniority.
• Manage conflicts of interest and protect review confidentiality.
• Use screening tools (scope/format/similarity) and follow up on concerns.
• Make decisions based on review content and scientific merit.

Misconduct handling

• Allegations are assessed by the editorial office and proceedings editors.
• Actions may include requests for raw data, corrections, rejection, or notification of institutions (as appropriate).
• Serious cases may lead to withdrawal from the proceedings pipeline.

To report an issue, contact: biotech-congress@yandex.ru.

AI policy (text & figures)

• AI tools may be used for language polishing and formatting assistance, but authors remain fully responsible for the content.
• AI systems cannot be listed as authors.
• If AI was used beyond spelling/grammar (e.g., generating text, figures, code), disclose it in a short note.
• Do not submit fabricated references, data, or results (AI can hallucinate).