Journal of Food Bioactives Officially Accepted as a Member of COPE

June 2026

The Journal of Food Bioactives (JFB) is pleased to announce that it has been formally approved for membership in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), marking an important milestone in the journal's continued commitment to the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and editorial excellence.

COPE is a globally recognized organization dedicated to promoting integrity in scholarly publishing and providing guidance on best practices in publication ethics. Membership in COPE demonstrates a journal's adherence to rigorous ethical standards and its commitment to maintaining transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the editorial and peer-review process.

Since its establishment in March 2018, the Journal of Food Bioactives has been dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research on bioactive compounds from foods and natural sources, including their chemistry, biological activities, mechanisms of action, health benefits, and applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and related disciplines. The journal serves as an international platform for scientists, researchers, and industry professionals to advance knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.

Acceptance into COPE reflects the journal's ongoing efforts to uphold the principles of responsible scholarly publishing. As a COPE member, the Journal of Food Bioactives will continue to follow internationally recognized ethical guidelines regarding authorship, peer review, conflicts of interest, data integrity, corrections, retractions, and research misconduct.

Dr. Fereidoon Shahidi, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Food Bioactives, welcomed this achievement, stating:

"We are honored to join the Committee on Publication Ethics. This recognition underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical publishing. We remain committed to serving the global food bioactives research community through a transparent, rigorous, and trustworthy publication process."

The journal extends its sincere appreciation to its Editorial Board members, reviewers, authors, readers, and publishing partners whose continued support and contributions have helped achieve this important milestone.

As the Journal of Food Bioactives continues to grow its international reach and scientific impact, COPE membership further strengthens its commitment to fostering ethical research communication and advancing excellence in food bioactives science worldwide.

About the Journal of Food Bioactives

The Journal of Food Bioactives is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing original research articles, reviews, short communications, and perspectives related to food-derived bioactive compounds and their roles in health promotion, disease prevention, and functional food development. For more information about the Journal of Food Bioactives, please visit the journal website: https://www.sciopen.com/journal/2637-8752.