Publication Ethics

The Journal of Intelligent Computing and Information Systems (JoICIS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures to prevent malpractice. The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all authors, reviewers, and editors to follow ethical publishing practices.

Duties of Authors

  1. Originality and Plagiarism

    • Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cites all sources.
    • Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
    • Manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using similarity detection software.

  2. Authorship and Contribution

    • Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
    • All co-authors must agree on the final version of the manuscript before submission.

  3. Data Integrity and Reproducibility

    • Authors must provide accurate and reliable data, with appropriate explanations for any limitations.
    • Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is considered unethical.

  4. Multiple or Redundant Submissions

    • Manuscripts must not be submitted to multiple journals simultaneously.
    • Previously published works should not be resubmitted unless they contain significant new findings.

  5. Conflicts of Interest

    • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their research.

  6. Ethical Considerations

    • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines, and authors must provide evidence of institutional approval if applicable.

Duties of Reviewers

  1. Confidentiality

    • Reviewers must keep all submitted manuscripts confidential and must not share or discuss them with unauthorized individuals.

  2. Objectivity and Fairness

    • Reviews must be conducted objectively, with constructive feedback based on academic merit.
    • Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

  3. Conflicts of Interest

    • Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and decline to review a manuscript if they have a competing interest.

  4. Timely Review

    • Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the specified timeframe and notify the editor if they need an extension.

Duties of Editors

  1. Publication Decisions

    • The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the final decision on manuscript acceptance or rejection based on peer review reports and journal policies.

  2. Fair and Impartial Evaluation

    • Manuscripts are evaluated based on their academic quality, regardless of the authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal background.

  3. Confidentiality

    • Editors must ensure that submitted manuscripts remain confidential and are only disclosed to those involved in the peer review process.

  4. Handling of Ethical Misconduct

    • Editors will investigate ethical concerns such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or conflicts of interest.
    • If misconduct is confirmed, the manuscript may be retracted or corrected as necessary.

Plagiarism and Retraction Policy

  • JoICIS strictly prohibits plagiarism, data falsification, and duplicate publication.
  • If ethical violations are detected:
    • Minor issues may result in manuscript revisions.
    • Major breaches may lead to manuscript rejection, retraction, and reporting to relevant institutions.

JoICIS upholds ethical publishing to maintain the credibility and integrity of scholarly research. By submitting to JoICIS, authors agree to comply with these ethical guidelines.