Publication Ethics

The Journal of Intelligent Computing and Connected Systems (JICCS) is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the publication process.

Authors, reviewers, editors, and other participants in the publication process are expected to act responsibly and ethically. JICCS does not tolerate practices that compromise the integrity of scholarly research or the published record.

1. Ethical Principles

JICCS expects all participants in the publication process to uphold the following principles:

Honesty and integrity in research and publication.
Originality and responsible authorship.
Transparency in reporting research.
Appropriate acknowledgement of sources and contributions.
Confidentiality during peer review.
Disclosure of relevant conflicts of interest.
Respect for research participants and applicable ethical requirements.
Responsible correction of errors in the published record.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

The submitted work is original.
The manuscript has not been published elsewhere.
The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
All listed authors have made appropriate contributions.
All authors have approved the submitted version.
Sources and previous research are properly acknowledged.
Research results are reported accurately.
Relevant funding and conflicts of interest are disclosed.
Required ethical approvals are obtained where applicable.

Authors should not submit fabricated, falsified, or misleading research.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly.
Maintain manuscript confidentiality.
Identify potential conflicts of interest.
Provide constructive and professional feedback.
Avoid personal or discriminatory comments.
Report serious ethical concerns to the editorial team.
Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe where possible.

Further information is provided in the Reviewer Guidelines and Reviewer Ethics pages.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for managing manuscripts fairly and professionally.

Editors should:

Evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly and technical considerations.
Maintain confidentiality during the editorial process.
Select appropriate reviewers.
Manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
Consider reviewer comments when making editorial decisions.
Address credible concerns regarding research or publication ethics.
Ensure that corrections to the published record are considered when necessary.

Editorial decisions should not be influenced by an author's personal characteristics, institutional affiliation, nationality, or other irrelevant factors.

5. Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication

JICCS does not accept plagiarism, substantial unattributed reuse of previously published work, or inappropriate duplicate publication.

Manuscripts may be checked for similarity or other publication-ethics concerns during the editorial process.

Where serious concerns are identified, the journal may take appropriate action in accordance with its applicable policies.

6. Authorship

Authorship should accurately reflect significant contributions to the research and manuscript.

All listed authors should:

Have made an appropriate contribution to the work.
Have participated in or approved the final manuscript.
Agree to the submission and publication of the work.
Accept responsibility for their contributions.

Individuals who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be appropriately acknowledged where applicable.

7. Research Ethics

Authors must comply with applicable ethical standards for research.

Where research involves human participants, animals, personal data, or other ethically sensitive subjects, appropriate ethical review or approval should be obtained where required.

Authors should provide relevant ethical information during submission when applicable.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors should disclose relevant conflicts of interest that could affect the research, review, or editorial decision-making process.

Conflicts may include:

Financial interests.
Professional relationships.
Personal relationships.
Commercial interests.
Competitive interests.
Other circumstances that could reasonably affect impartiality.

Disclosed conflicts will be managed appropriately by the editorial team.

9. Data and Research Integrity

Authors are expected to report research findings accurately and responsibly.

Fabrication, falsification, manipulation of research data, inappropriate image manipulation, or deliberate misrepresentation of research findings are considered serious ethical concerns.

Where appropriate, authors should provide sufficient methodological information to support understanding and evaluation of their work.

10. Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Tools

Authors should disclose the use of generative AI or other AI-assisted tools where required by the journal's policies.

AI tools should not be listed as authors.

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their submitted work.

Reviewers and editors should also protect confidential manuscript information when using AI-assisted tools. Confidential manuscript content should not be uploaded to external AI systems unless such use is explicitly permitted and appropriate confidentiality safeguards are available.

11. Corrections and Retractions

JICCS recognizes the importance of maintaining an accurate scholarly record.

When significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal may consider appropriate actions, which may include:

Publication of a correction.
Publication of a retraction.
Editorial notification or clarification.
Other appropriate measures depending on the circumstances.

Further information will be provided in the journal's Corrections & Retractions policy.

12. Appeals and Complaints

Authors and other relevant parties may raise legitimate concerns regarding editorial or publication processes.

JICCS will consider appeals and complaints fairly and review them according to the journal's applicable procedures.

Further information will be provided in the Appeals & Complaints policy.

13. Misconduct and Ethical Concerns

Concerns regarding possible research or publication misconduct should be communicated to the editorial team with sufficient information to support appropriate assessment.

The journal may request clarification or supporting information from the relevant parties where necessary.

Actions taken will depend on the nature and seriousness of the concern and the available evidence.

14. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

JICCS is committed to maintaining a trustworthy scholarly record and promoting responsible research and publication practices.

The journal may update its publication-ethics policies when necessary to reflect developments in scholarly publishing and applicable ethical standards.