Focus and Scope

As an international, multi-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal, the focus of this journal is on scientific research related to Indonesian natural products, sustainable development, and applied chemistry. It provides a platform for the publication of cutting-edge studies in the areas of natural product chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, environmental sciences, and biotechnology. The journal welcomes original empirical investigations and interdisciplinary approaches. Contributions may cover various contexts, from laboratory research to field studies, across all levels of scientific exploration. Major criteria for review and selection include the significance of the contribution to advancing knowledge on Indonesian biodiversity, sustainable utilization of natural resources, and innovation in product development. Topics may include phytochemistry, bioactive compounds discovery, herbal medicine development, sustainable chemistry, and educational initiatives related to chemistry and environmental sciences.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content based on the principle that freely available scientific research promotes a greater global exchange of knowledge and accelerates innovation in natural products, sustainable development, and applied sciences. By enabling unrestricted access, RDCINP aims to foster collaboration, inspire new discoveries, and ensure that scientific advancements reach a broader community of researchers, practitioners, and society at large.

Abstracting and Indexing

The RDCINP Journal is indexed and abstracted in several reputable databases to ensure wide visibility and global accessibility of its published research. Currently, the journal is covered by the following indexing services:

• • Google Scholar (scholar.google.com)
• • Crossref (crossref.org)
• • Indonesian Scientific Journal Database (ISJD) (isjd.pdii.lipi.go.id)
• • Indonesian Publication Index (IPI) / Portal Garuda (portalgaruda.org)
• • Science and Technology Index (SINTA) (sinta.kemdikbud.go.id)
• • Indonesia One Search (onesearch.id)
• • Mendeley (mendeley.com)

Publication Frequency

The RDCINP Journal is published regularly twice a year, in April and October. Each edition features original research articles, reviews, and case studies related to natural products, applied chemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, and sustainable development.

Retraction Policy

Articles published in the RDCINP Journal may be subject to retraction if any of the following circumstances occur:

• • There is clear evidence that the research findings are unreliable, whether due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication, falsification) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental mistake).
• • The findings have been previously published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission, or sufficient justification (i.e., cases of redundant or duplicate publication).
• • The manuscript constitutes plagiarism, copyright infringement, or misappropriation of intellectual property.
• • The research reported involves unethical practices, including but not limited to violations of research ethics, failure to obtain appropriate approvals, or disregard for human/animal welfare standards.

The retraction process strictly follows the Retraction Guidelines issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), available at https://publicationethics.org/files/retraction%20guidelines.pdf.

Policy on Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts submitted to the RDCINP Journal undergo plagiarism screening using the Turnitin plagiarism detection tool. Manuscripts that exhibit evidence of plagiarism or self-plagiarism will be immediately rejected without further review. Prior to the peer review process, each submission is checked by the editorial team to ensure compliance with the journal's plagiarism policy.

The acceptable similarity threshold is:

• • Less than 20% overall similarity (excluding the bibliography section),
• • No more than 3% similarity with any individual source.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as presenting another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words without proper acknowledgment, permission, or citation, and representing them as one’s own original work. Plagiarism may take several forms, including but not limited to:

• • Literal Copying: Copying a substantial part or the entirety of another author's work, word-for-word, without appropriate citation or permission. This can be identified through direct comparison between the original source and the submitted work.
• • Substantial Copying: Reproducing significant parts of another author's work without attribution, where "substantial" refers to either the qualitative importance or the quantitative volume of the copied material relative to the complete work.
• • Paraphrasing without Attribution: Rewording ideas, sentences, or phrases from another source without properly citing the original work. Although paraphrased, failure to acknowledge the source constitutes plagiarism and can be more challenging to detect.

The RDCINP Journal upholds strict ethical standards and follows international guidelines to ensure the integrity of scholarly publications.