Ethical Standards for Authors

Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology (TCSIT) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must adhere to strict ethical principles to ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility of research. The following ethical guidelines outline the responsibilities of authors.

▪ Originality and Plagiarism Prevention

  • Original Research: Manuscripts must contain original research that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism Screening: All submissions undergo plagiarism detection using iThenticate. Authors must ensure proper citation of sources.
  • Self-Plagiarism: Authors should not reuse substantial portions of their previously published work without proper citation.
  • Fabrication and Falsification: Data must be accurate and not manipulated or fabricated.

▪ Authorship and Contribution Transparency

  • Authorship Criteria: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.
  • Corresponding Author Responsibility: The corresponding author must ensure all contributors agree to authorship and the final manuscript.
  • Changes to Authorship: Any modifications to the author list must be approved by all contributors and justified to the editor.
  • Ghostwriting and Gift Authorship: The journal prohibits the inclusion of authors who did not contribute meaningfully to the study.

▪ Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their research. This includes:

  • Financial Conflicts: Funding, grants, or financial support related to the research.
  • Institutional or Personal Bias: Relationships with organizations or individuals that may influence objectivity.
  • Competing Research Interests: Potential conflicts with other studies or affiliations.

▪ Data Integrity and Research Ethics

  • Accurate Data Reporting: Authors must ensure data integrity and transparency in reporting.
  • Reproducibility: Research should include sufficient details to allow replication of results.
  • Human and Animal Research Compliance: Studies involving human participants or animals must have ethical approval.
  • Data Availability: Authors are encouraged to share data where applicable in repositories or supplementary files.

▪ Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Submissions

  • No Duplicate Submissions: Manuscripts must not be under review at another journal during submission.
  • Redundant Publications: The same research should not be republished without significant modifications and proper citation.
  • Conference Papers: If the manuscript is based on a conference paper, it must contain significant new material.

▪ Citation and Acknowledgment of Sources

  • Proper Attribution: All sources must be appropriately cited.
  • Funding Acknowledgment: Any financial support must be disclosed in the funding statement.
  • Acknowledgment of Contributions: Non-author contributors should be acknowledged where applicable.

▪ Ethical Approval and Informed Consent

  • Human Research: Studies involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and obtain informed consent.
  • Animal Studies: Research involving animals must follow ethical guidelines for humane treatment.
  • Clinical Trials: Clinical research must be registered in an approved clinical trial registry.

▪ Correction, Retraction, and Editorial Investigations

  • Post-Publication Corrections: If errors are identified, authors must promptly notify the editor for correction.
  • Retractions: In cases of serious ethical violations, articles may be retracted with an explanation.
  • Editorial Investigations: The journal follows COPE guidelines for handling ethical misconduct.

▪ Consequences of Ethical Violations

Violations of ethical standards may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript.
  • Retraction of published articles.
  • Blacklisting of authors for future submissions.
  • Notification to affiliated institutions and funding bodies.

▪ Compliance with International Standards

TCSIT follows ethical publishing standards from:

▪ Conclusion

Maintaining ethical standards is essential for upholding the credibility and trustworthiness of scientific research. By following these guidelines, authors contribute to a fair, transparent, and ethical publishing environment at TCSIT.

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