Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Journal of Computers is dedicated to publishing high-quality research papers in the Computer Science. The journal’s publication and writing ethics statement adheres to the guidelines developed by Elsevier (https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies-and-standards/publishing-ethics) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, https://publicationethics.org/). The roles and responsibilities of authors, editors, and reviewers are outlined as follows:
Duties of Authors
Authorship: Only include those who have made a significant contribution to the work.
Originality: Ensure the work is original and that all sources are properly cited and quoted. Do not submit the same research to multiple publications.
Data integrity: Do not falsify or fabricate data. Be prepared to provide raw data upon request and disclose any image manipulation.
Disclosure: Clearly declare any conflicts of interest, including financial, personal, or political interests.
Informed consent: Obtain and document informed consent from human participants and conduct animal research ethically.
Use of AI: Disclose the use of any AI tools in the development of the manuscript.
Corrections: Report any errors you discover in your work after submission.
Duties of Editors
Integrity: Uphold the integrity of the scholarly record by establishing and enforcing policies against misconduct like plagiarism and data fabrication.
Manuscript integrity: Base decisions on the paper's importance, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope.
Fairness: Ensure all authors receive fair credit and that there are no conflicts of interest in the publication process.
Confidentiality: Protect the confidentiality of the peer-review process.
Transparency: Be transparent about journal policies and procedures for handling ethical issues.
Bias: Work to minimize bias in the review and publication processes.
Corrections and retractions: Publish errata or corrections when significant errors are found. Take action against suspected misconduct, which may include requesting a correction or retraction.
Use of AI: Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies should not be used by editors to assist in the evaluation or decision-making process of a manuscript.
Duties of Reviewers
Objectivity: Conduct reviews objectively, avoid personal criticism, and express views with supporting arguments.
Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of the peer-review process.
Conflict of interest: Consult the editor before agreeing to review if there is a potential conflict of interest.
Ethical concerns: Alert the editor to any potential ethical issues in the paper.
Use of AI: Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies should not be used by reviewers to assist in the scientific review of a paper.