Publication Ethics Policy

Trends in Computer Science and Information Technology (TCSIT) is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in publishing. The journal follows strict ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity, quality, and credibility of all published research.

▪ Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to TCSIT are expected to:

  • Ensure originality: Manuscripts must be entirely original and must not have been published elsewhere.
  • Avoid plagiarism: All submitted manuscripts are screened using iThenticate to ensure originality.
  • Provide accurate data: Authors must present their research findings truthfully, avoiding any fabrication or manipulation of data.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest: Any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
  • Acknowledge all contributions: All co-authors must have significantly contributed to the research.
  • Respect ethical research practices: Studies involving human or animal subjects must follow ethical guidelines, with appropriate approvals.

▪ Editorial Responsibilities

Editors play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and quality of published research. Editors of TCSIT must:

  • Ensure fair and unbiased decision-making: Manuscripts must be evaluated solely on academic merit, without discrimination.
  • Maintain confidentiality: Editors must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or relevant editorial staff.
  • Handle ethical concerns responsibly: If ethical concerns arise, the editorial board will conduct an investigation and take appropriate action.
  • Address conflicts of interest: Editors must disclose any potential conflicts and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where necessary.
  • Prevent unethical research practices: Editors should ensure that published research complies with ethical standards.

▪ Peer Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and integrity of published research. Reviewers must:

  • Provide objective and constructive feedback: Reviews should be fair, unbiased, and aimed at improving the manuscript.
  • Maintain confidentiality: Reviewers must treat the manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use unpublished data for their research.
  • Identify ethical concerns: Reviewers should report any suspected plagiarism, falsified data, or ethical violations.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest: If a reviewer has any competing interests, they should inform the editorial team and decline the review.

▪ Handling of Research Misconduct

TCSIT takes research misconduct seriously and follows a structured approach to handle any unethical behavior, including:

  • Investigation: If allegations of misconduct arise, the editorial team will conduct an internal review.
  • Communication: The concerned authors or reviewers will be contacted for clarification.
  • Corrective action: Depending on the severity, actions may include rejection, correction, retraction, or reporting the case to the authors’ institutions.

▪ Retraction and Corrections Policy

In cases of proven research misconduct or serious ethical violations, TCSIT reserves the right to:

  • Issue corrections: For errors that do not invalidate the research findings.
  • Retract articles: If the integrity of the research is compromised.
  • Blacklist authors: Authors guilty of severe ethical breaches may be prohibited from submitting future manuscripts.

▪ Conflict of Interest Policy

All parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—must disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence their judgment.

Examples of conflicts of interest include:

  • Financial interests such as grants, funding, or employment.
  • Personal relationships that may bias judgment.
  • Competing professional or political affiliations.

▪ Adherence to Ethical Guidelines

TCSIT aligns with globally recognized ethical publishing standards and follows ethical frameworks to ensure research integrity. Where necessary, the journal refers to the guidelines set by:

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