Duties of Editors

Fair play and editorial independence

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts exclusively on the basis of their academic merit (significance, originality, clarity, and validity) and their alignment with the journal's scope, without bias related to the authors’ ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, political beliefs, or institutional affiliations. Editorial decisions are made independently, free from the influence of external bodies. The Editor-in-Chief exercises full control over the editorial content of the journal and the schedule for publication.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must ensure that no details about a submitted manuscript are disclosed to anyone other than the authors, reviewers, and appropriate editorial advisors. Information about submissions is treated with strict confidentiality unless necessary for the review and publication process.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest

Editors must not utilize unpublished materials from a submitted manuscript for personal or professional use without explicit written consent from the authors. Should a conflict of interest arise, the editor must recuse themselves and delegate the manuscript to another editor to ensure unbiased decision-making.

Publication decisions

All manuscripts considered for publication undergo a rigorous peer review process involving at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. The Editor-in-Chief bases publication decisions on the manuscript’s quality, reviewer comments, and compliance with ethical guidelines regarding plagiarism, copyright, and defamation.

Involvement and cooperation in investigations

Editors are committed to addressing ethical concerns related to submissions or published content. Any suspected unethical behavior is thoroughly investigated, following international guidelines and best practices. Corrections or retractions are issued when necessary.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to editorial decisions

Peviewers assist in the editorial decision-making process and provide constructive feedback to authors, ensuring the advancement of engineering and computational research.

Promptness

Reviewers should promptly inform editors if they are unable to complete a review within the designated timeline or if they feel unqualified to assess the manuscript.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are confidential and must not be shared or discussed without permission from the Editor-in-Chief.

Standards of objectivity

Reviews should be objective, supported by evidence, and free from personal bias. Feedback should aim to enhance the manuscript's clarity and scientific rigor.

Acknowledgement of sources

Reviewers should identify omitted references and alert editors of any overlap with existing published work. They must notify editors about significant similarities with other manuscripts they are aware of.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest

Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if they feel unable to provide an impartial review. Information gained during the review process must remain confidential.

Duties of Authors

Reporting standards

Authors must present accurate, detailed, and reproducible findings in their submissions. Misleading or falsified information is unacceptable and constitutes unethical behavior. 

Data access and retention

Authors may be required to submit raw data for editorial evaluation and ensure public availability of the data, when feasible, for verification and replication purposes.

Originality and plagiarism

Authors must submit only original work and appropriately cite all sources. Plagiarism, in any form, is unethical and unacceptable.

Multiple, duplicate, redundant or concurrent submission/publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publish redundant results in different journals.

Authorship of the manuscript

Authorship must reflect significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest

Authors Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence their research and its interpretation.

Acknowledgement of sources

Proper acknowledgment of others’ work is mandatory. Information gained through private communication or during confidential services must not be used without explicit permission.

Hazards and human or animal subjects

Authors must comply with legal and ethical requirements when involving humans, animals, or hazardous materials in their research.

Peer review

Authors are expected to engage actively with the peer review process, responding to reviewer comments promptly and revising their manuscripts as necessary.

Fundamental errors in published works

When errors are identified in their published work, authors must promptly notify the journal to correct or retract the content.

Duties of the Publisher

Handling of unethical publishing behaviour

The publisher, in collaboration with editors, is responsible for addressing unethical behavior, including issuing corrections, clarifications, or retractions. Preventative measures are taken to maintain high ethical standards and ensure the integrity of published research.