Our Mission

ChemBioNexus encompasses pioneering research across Chemistry, Metallurgy, Material Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry and Life Sciences aiming to bridge the gap between these interconnected fields. It welcomes studies on innovative chemical methodologies, sustainable metallurgical practices, advanced material synthesis, molecular-level biochemistry, and ecological interactions within environmental biology. Environmental chemistry studies addressing pollution, remediation, and eco-friendly chemical processes are especially encouraged, with a focus on sustainability and global environmental impact. This journal serves as a platform for interdisciplinary research that merges these fields to address pressing environmental and technological challenges, fostering collaborations that drive forward scientific and industrial advancements.

Publication Ethics

ChemBioNexus is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. The journal adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows ICMJE recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submission are taken seriously and may result in immediate rejection or retraction of published articles.

Privacy Statement

ChemBioNexus, published by TSF Nexus, is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals who interact with this journal, including authors, peer reviewers, editorial board members, and readers. This statement explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how it is used, stored, and protected. By using this website or submitting a manuscript, you agree to the terms described below.

Data we collect

We collect personal data only when necessary for the operation of the journal:

• Authors and co-authors: name, institutional affiliation, email address, ORCID ID, funding details, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
• Peer reviewers: name, affiliation, subject expertise, and review history.
• Readers and subscribers: email address (newsletter/announcements only, with consent).
• Website visitors: IP address, browser type, and pages visited via server logs and cookies.

How we use your data

• Managing manuscript submissions, peer review, and editorial decisions.
• Communicating with authors and reviewers about submissions and journal matters.
• Publishing accepted articles with author metadata (name, affiliation, ORCID).
• Submitting article metadata to indexing and abstracting databases.
• Sending editorial announcements (with your consent; unsubscribe at any time).
• Improving website functionality through anonymized usage analytics.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on the basis of contractual necessity (managing submissions and publication), legitimate interests (maintaining the scientific record and journal operations), legal obligation (where required by applicable law), and consent (for newsletters and optional communications).

Data sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:

• Our manuscript management system provider (Open Journal Systems / PKP), under appropriate data processing agreements.
• Indexing and abstracting services (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, CrossRef) for article metadata.
• Legal authorities where required by law.

Data retention

Submission records and editorial correspondence are retained for a minimum of 10 years to support research integrity and audit requirements. Reviewer identity records are retained for the same period. Website logs are retained for up to 26 months in anonymized form. Upon expiry, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your rights

Under applicable data protection law (including GDPR), you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, or port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us at editor@chembionexus.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority.

Cookies

This website uses strictly necessary cookies for session management and, with your consent, analytical cookies to monitor site performance. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data security

ChemBioNexus implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure, including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL) and access controls. In the event of a data breach posing risk to individuals, we will notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours.

Contact

For questions or requests regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact the journal editor at editor@chembionexus.com or visit https://chembionexus.com/index.php/CBN/index

We welcome original research, reviews, and communications across all covered disciplines.