Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
JCIET: Journal of Computing Innovations and Emerging Technologies is a peer-reviewed open-access journal. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process of this journal, including the author(s), the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, the peer reviewers, and the publisher (NovaMind Press, Indonesia). This statement is based on the COPE's (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the current COPE Core Practices.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal like JCIET is an essential part of building a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the authors’ work and their supporting institutions. Peer-reviewed articles uphold the scientific method, and ethical standards are critical to maintaining trust in the publication system. All parties—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior.
Publisher and Editor Responsibilities
NovaMind Press, as the official publisher of JCIET, is committed to ensuring ethical oversight at all stages of the publication process. We guarantee that editorial decisions are independent of advertising, reprint, or other commercial influences. The publisher and editorial board will support communication with other journals and publishers when necessary and appropriate.
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief of JCIET is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. This decision is based on the manuscript’s relevance, originality, clarity, and contribution to the field, in alignment with the editorial policies and applicable legal requirements regarding libel, copyright, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with reviewers or editorial board members to support decision-making.
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts exclusively on their intellectual merit, regardless of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.
Confidentiality
The editorial staff must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts, disclosing information only to those involved in the review and publication process.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors will not use unpublished materials in their own research without the express written consent of the authors.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer reviewers support the editorial process by providing objective assessments to help editors make publication decisions and help authors improve their manuscripts.
Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to review in a timely manner should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shown or discussed with others without authorization.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism is inappropriate. Comments should be clear and supported by arguments.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant sources not cited by the authors and notify the editor of any significant similarity or overlap with other works.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Confidential information or ideas obtained through peer review must not be used for personal gain. Reviewers must avoid manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest arising from personal or institutional relationships.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate and honest accounts of their research and explain its significance objectively. Sufficient detail and references should be provided to allow replication.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to retain and, if appropriate, share data after publication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any use of others' work must be properly cited. All manuscripts must pass plagiarism checks with a maximum similarity of 25% (Turnitin-based policy).
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Duplicate submissions are unethical and unacceptable.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite influential publications relevant to the submitted research.
Authorship
Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study should be listed as authors. All listed co-authors must approve the final version and agree to its submission.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation. Funding sources must be clearly acknowledged.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly inform the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.
