Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology (TCSIT) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. This Ethics and Malpractice Statement is based on the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring that all parties involved in the publication process adhere to integrity, transparency, and fairness.

▪ Compliance with COPE Guidelines

TCSIT strictly adheres to the ethical guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for ensuring ethical publishing practices and preventing research misconduct.

▪ Handling of Research Misconduct

TCSIT has a strict policy against unethical research practices such as:

  • Plagiarism: Presenting another's work as one's own.
  • Data Fabrication: Falsifying or altering research results.
  • Duplicate Submission: Submitting the same research to multiple journals.
  • Authorship Misrepresentation: Incorrect authorship attributions.

▪ Research Misconduct Investigation Process

If an ethical concern is raised about a manuscript, the following steps are taken in accordance with COPE guidelines:

Research Misconduct Investigation Flowchart

The process includes:

  • Initial Assessment: The editorial board conducts a preliminary investigation.
  • Communication: The accused author is contacted for an explanation.
  • Expert Review: External reviewers or ethics committees may be consulted.
  • Decision & Action: If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions are taken:
    • Correction: Minor errors are fixed via an editorial correction.
    • Retraction: Serious misconduct results in full retraction.
    • Blacklisting: Severe offenders may be barred from future submissions.

Committed to Ethical Publishing & Research Integrity!