Publication Ethics
The Journal of Information Technology and Applied Systems is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and adhering to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). As a leading academic journal in the field of information technology and applied systems, we recognize the importance of maintaining the integrity and transparency of our publication process.
Our editorial team is dedicated to ensuring that all articles submitted to the journal are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer review process, where both the authors' and reviewers' identities are concealed to promote objective and unbiased evaluations. This process enables us to maintain the quality and validity of the research published in our journal.
We adopt the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY), which allows authors to retain the copyright to their work while permitting others to share, adapt, and build upon their research with proper attribution. This license promotes the dissemination of knowledge and facilitates collaboration among researchers in the field of information technology and applied systems.
The following ethical guidelines outline our policies and expectations for authors, reviewers, and editors:
- Authorship: Authors are expected to accurately report their research findings and take responsibility for the content of their submissions. All authors must have significantly contributed to the research and agree to the submission of the manuscript.
- Originality and Plagiarism: We strictly prohibit plagiarism and require authors to ensure that their work is original and properly cited. Any instances of plagiarism or academic misconduct will be addressed in accordance with COPE guidelines.
- Conflicts of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work or judgment. This includes financial, personal, or professional relationships that could compromise the integrity of the publication process.
- Peer Review: Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and unbiased feedback on the manuscripts they evaluate. They must maintain the confidentiality of the review process and avoid any conflicts of interest that may arise during the evaluation of a manuscript.
- Editorial Independence: The editorial team is committed to maintaining the independence and integrity of the journal. Editorial decisions are based solely on the quality and validity of the research, and we strive to avoid any external influences or biases that may compromise the publication process.
By submitting a manuscript to the Journal of Information Technology and Applied Systems, authors acknowledge that they have read and agree to our ethics policies and guidelines. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and publishing ethics, and we expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to these principles.