Ethical Guidelines

Ethical Guidelines

The Journal of Advanced Computing Systems (JACS) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in research publication. We emphasize values such as honesty, excellence in research practice, transparency, open communication, and respect. Our ethical guidelines align with the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). By submitting a manuscript to JACS, authors agree to adhere to these ethical guidelines.

Authorship

Authorship is granted to individuals who have made substantial contributions to:

  • The conception or design of the work.
  • The acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data.
  • Drafting or critically revising the work.
  • Approving the final version of the work.
  • Agreeing to be accountable for all aspects of the work.

Individuals who do not meet these criteria but have contributed to the work should be acknowledged. The corresponding author is responsible for handling correspondence during the publication process and acts on behalf of all co-authors. They remain the primary point of contact for any post-publication inquiries.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest—financial, non-financial, professional, or personal—that could affect the objectivity or integrity of the article.

Funding

Authors must provide details of all funding sources received during the preparation of the manuscript, as required by funding and grant-awarding bodies.

Studies Involving Human or Animal Subjects

Studies involving human or animal subjects must comply with institutional and national ethical policies. Proper documentation, such as ethical committee approvals, informed consents, and legal permissions, must be included.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving hazardous chemicals or procedures must clearly state the details and provide appropriate ethical documentation if necessary.

Data Sharing and Availability

Authors are encouraged to share data, code, or materials related to their research to ensure reproducibility and reliability. Data should be deposited in a suitable repository, and its location must be described in the manuscript.

Advertising

JACS allows limited and targeted advertising on its website to promote selected research content published by the journal.

Complaints and Appeals

Concerns regarding potential violations of publication ethics should be directed to ethics@scipublication.com. All complaints and appeals will be handled rigorously in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Corrections and Retractions

If errors are identified post-publication, JACS will publish a corrigendum or erratum. Retractions will be issued if errors significantly affect the results or conclusions. Serious ethical malpractices, such as plagiarism or duplication, may result in retraction and notification to relevant academic bodies or institutions.

Malpractice and Plagiarism Policy

Authors must avoid research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, duplication, and plagiarism. Suspected cases of malpractice will be investigated by editors following COPE best practices. If malpractice is confirmed, even post-publication, the article may be retracted, and authors may be banned from submitting additional manuscripts for a defined period.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism involves using someone else’s ideas, words, or data without proper acknowledgment. It is a serious violation of ethical principles. All incoming manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced similarity-checking tools. Manuscripts with high similarity to existing literature may be rejected immediately.

Responsibilities

Authors

  • Ensure the work is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Obtain permission for any copyrighted material.
  • Properly cite influential works of others.
  • Approve the final version of the article and agree to its publication.
  • Disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest.
  • Promptly notify editors of errors or inaccuracies, even post-publication.

Reviewers

  • Provide objective evaluations and constructive feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the submitted manuscript.
  • Respond within the suggested timeframe.

Editors

  • Make objective and timely publication decisions.
  • Avoid discrimination based on race, gender, origin, etc.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.