Publication Ethics

The Journal of Advances Research in Digital and Interdisciplinary Methods (JARDIM) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the publication process. The journal follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in research publishing.

 

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism:

  • Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment must be provided for all work of others.

  • JARDIM uses plagiarism detection software to identify potential cases of plagiarism.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication:

  • Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

  • Redundant publication, where previously published data or findings are reused without disclosure, is prohibited.

Data Access and Retention:

  • Authors must provide raw data for review when requested, both during peer review and after publication.

  • Data should be retained for a reasonable period for verification purposes.

Authorship Criteria:

  • All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.

  • The corresponding author ensures that all co-authors approve the final manuscript.

  • Any changes to authorship after submission must be agreed upon by all authors and explained to the editorial team.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:

  • Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could affect the research.

  • All sources of funding must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Reporting Standards:

  • Research methodology must be accurately described so that studies can be replicated.

  • Fraudulent or intentionally misleading statements or data are strictly unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources:

  • Proper acknowledgment must be given to the work of others.

  • Authors should cite relevant publications that have influenced their research.

 

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Fairness and Objectivity:

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on intellectual content, without bias related to race, gender, nationality, religion, or political beliefs.

Confidentiality:

  • Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.

Decision on Publication:

  • Editors have full authority over acceptance or rejection based on originality, relevance, clarity, and significance.

Conflict of Interest:

  • Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.

Peer Review:

  • Editors ensure that peer review is fair, unbiased, and timely.

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by experts in the field, with reviewer anonymity maintained unless otherwise agreed.

 

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Confidentiality:

  • Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential and must not share them without editor permission.

Objectivity:

  • Reviews must be objective. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.

  • Opinions must be supported by clear arguments.

Timeliness:

  • Reviews should be completed within the agreed timeframe. If unqualified or unable to review, the reviewer should notify the editor promptly.

Acknowledgment of Sources:

  • Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by authors.

  • Any significant similarity or overlap with other publications should be reported.

Conflict of Interest:

  • Reviewers should not handle manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist. Potential conflicts must be disclosed to the editor.

 

Addressing Ethical Misconduct

Investigating Misconduct:

  • JARDIM investigates any suspected cases of unethical behavior, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and improper authorship.

Corrections and Retractions:

  • If ethical violations are confirmed after publication, JARDIM may issue a correction, retraction, or expression of concern depending on severity.

Sanctions:

  • In cases of serious misconduct, JARDIM may impose sanctions, such as banning authors from future submissions or notifying the authors’ institutions.