Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Computer Research (IJCR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity and quality of every article published. This publication ethics statement is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publishing process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

  1. Submit manuscripts that are original, have not been previously published, and are not under consideration by another journal.

  2. Ensure that the data, analysis, and conclusions presented in the manuscript are accurate, valid, and reliable.

  3. Properly cite all sources and references used in the manuscript.

  4. Avoid all forms of plagiarism, including:

    • direct plagiarism,

    • partial plagiarism,

    • self-plagiarism or duplicate publication.

  5. Include only those who have made significant contributions as co-authors, and obtain approval from all authors before submission.

  6. Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the research.

  7. Revise the manuscript thoroughly and professionally based on reviewers’ and editors’ feedback.

  8. Uphold ethical standards in conducting and reporting research.

2. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of publications. Reviewers must:

  1. Provide an objective, constructive, and timely assessment of the manuscript.

  2. Maintain confidentiality of all materials under review.

  3. Not use any information from the manuscript for personal gain.

  4. Decline the review if there is a conflict of interest or lack of expertise in the subject area.

  5. Identify issues such as plagiarism, methodological flaws, or inaccuracies in data and references.

3. Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for ensuring that the editorial process is fair, transparent, and ethical. Editors must:

  1. Make decisions based on the academic merit, relevance, and scientific contribution of the manuscript.

  2. Ensure that the double-blind peer-review process is implemented properly.

  3. Maintain the confidentiality of authors and reviewers.

  4. Not use unpublished material for personal advantage.

  5. Address suspected ethical violations such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or inappropriate authorship.

  6. Take necessary editorial actions such as corrections, clarifications, or retractions when required.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

The publisher of IJCR is committed to:

  1. Supporting editors in maintaining publication ethics and academic integrity.

  2. Ensuring that all published articles follow professional and ethical standards.

  3. Providing a stable, secure, and accessible open-access publishing platform.

  4. Handling ethical violations in accordance with COPE guidelines.

5. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

Forms of research misconduct include:

  • plagiarism (full or partial),

  • data fabrication or manipulation,

  • duplicate or redundant publication,

  • misrepresentation of findings,

  • undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Manuscripts found with unethical practices may be rejected, and published articles may be retracted if necessary.

6. Retraction, Correction, and Complaints

IJCR may take editorial actions such as:

  • Retraction (for major ethical violations),

  • Correction (for minor issues),

  • Withdrawal (requested prior to review),

  • Handling complaints regarding publication ethics following COPE procedures.