Publication Ethics

The Journal of Data Science and Informatics Engineering (JoDSIE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity of all published works. Authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to follow ethical guidelines at every stage of the publication process.

1. Duties of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original, accurate, and free from plagiarism.
  • Manuscripts should not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal.
  • All sources used must be properly cited.
  • Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence their work.
  • In cases of errors or inaccuracies discovered after publication, authors are obliged to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts confidentially and without bias regarding the authors’ gender, race, religion, or institutional affiliation.
  • Editors should not use unpublished information from manuscripts for their own research without written consent from the author.
  • Editors must take appropriate measures when ethical complaints are reported concerning a submitted or published manuscript.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and within the given timeframe.
  • Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest and decline the review if necessary.
  • Reviewers must alert the editor to any potential ethical issues, such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • The publisher is committed to ensuring that publishing practices follow ethical guidelines.
  • The publisher works closely with editors to support ethical responsibilities and maintain the quality of published content.
  • In cases of misconduct, plagiarism, or unethical practices, the publisher will cooperate with editors to take corrective actions, including issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

5. Ethical Oversight

JoCSDAI follows international best practices in academic publishing and encourages adherence to the principles set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process are expected to commit to transparency, fairness, and integrity.