Publication Ethics - Annals of Computer Science and Intelligence Systems

The Annals of Computer Science and Intelligence Systems (ACSIS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity, transparency, and credibility of the scholarly record.

All parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — are expected to adhere to ethical principles and professional conduct as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to maintain honesty and transparency in all aspects of research and publication. Specifically:

All submissions must represent original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical manipulation of results.
Proper acknowledgment and citation of sources, data, and ideas of others must be provided.
All contributing authors should be appropriately listed, and only those who made a significant intellectual contribution should be included as co-authors.
Authors should clearly disclose any conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, that may influence their work.
When human or animal subjects are involved, authors must confirm that ethical approval was obtained from the relevant institutional committee.
If an error or inaccuracy is discovered after publication, authors have an obligation to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. They are responsible for:

Making fair and unbiased editorial decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance.
Ensuring that all submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Maintaining confidentiality regarding all manuscripts and not disclosing information to anyone other than the editorial team, reviewers, or publisher as appropriate.
Avoiding conflicts of interest and recusing themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.
Taking immediate action in cases of suspected misconduct, plagiarism, or unethical behavior, in accordance with COPE guidelines.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to contribute to the integrity and quality of the publication process by:

Providing objective, constructive, and timely feedback to help authors improve their work.
Treating manuscripts as confidential documents and not using any unpublished material for personal benefit.
Identifying potential ethical issues such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or inappropriate citations, and reporting them to the editor.
Declining review invitations if there is a conflict of interest or lack of expertise in the subject area.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher of ACSIS is dedicated to supporting ethical publication practices by:

Ensuring that editorial decisions are independent and free from external influence.
Maintaining digital preservation and accessibility of all published content.
Implementing policies for corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern when necessary.
Providing authors and editors with clear information about publication fees, processes, and ethical guidelines.

5. Misconduct and Plagiarism Policy

ACSIS has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and research misconduct.
All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection tools before peer review.
If plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of academic dishonesty are identified, appropriate actions will be taken, including:

Rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.
Notification to the authors’ institution or funding body.
Possible prohibition of future submissions from the offending authors.

6. Corrections and Retractions

If a published paper is found to contain significant errors, unethical content, or misconduct, ACSIS will:

Issue a correction notice for minor errors that do not affect conclusions.
Issue a retraction notice for major ethical breaches or unreliable data.
Maintain transparency by linking the correction or retraction notice to the original article.

7. Ethical Oversight

ACSIS aligns its ethical policies with international best practices recommended by COPE, ICMJE, and other scholarly bodies.
The journal is committed to ensuring ethical oversight throughout the editorial and publication process to preserve trust in academic communication.

Conclusion

Ethical integrity is the foundation of the Annals of Computer Science and Intelligence Systems.
Through adherence to these principles, ACSIS ensures that the research it publishes contributes responsibly to the advancement of computer science, artificial intelligence, and intelligent systems worldwide.