Publication Ethics

The Journal of Intelligent Systems and Applied Sciences (JISAS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal follows the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all parties involved in the publication process to adhere to these standards.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JISAS are expected to:

  • Ensure that their work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere

  • Properly cite and acknowledge the work of others

  • Accurately present research data and results without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation

  • Ensure that all listed authors meet accepted authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript

Authors must also ensure that any research involving human participants, personal data, or sensitive information complies with applicable ethical and legal requirements.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and confidentially

  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline review where impartiality may be compromised

  • Provide constructive and timely feedback to support editorial decision-making

  • Refrain from using information obtained during peer review for personal advantage

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance

  • Ensuring a fair and unbiased peer review process

  • Managing conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, and editors

  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, in line with COPE guidelines

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct

All submissions to JISAS are screened for plagiarism prior to peer review.

Suspected cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct will be investigated thoroughly. Proven misconduct may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or notification of relevant institutions.

5. Corrections and Retractions

JISAS maintains the integrity of the scholarly record through transparent correction and retraction procedures. Errors or ethical concerns identified after publication will be handled in accordance with the journal’s Corrections & Retractions Policy and COPE recommendations.

6. Ethical Oversight

The journal is committed to transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the publication process and reserves the right to take appropriate editorial action to uphold ethical standards.