Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) must ensure that:

Originality

  • The work is entirely original
  • Proper citation for others' work
  • No plagiarism of any kind
  • No duplicate submission

Data Access

  • Provide raw data for editorial review
  • Be prepared for public data access
  • Maintain data integrity
  • Preserve data for reasonable period

Authorship

  • Significant contribution requirement
  • All authors approve final version
  • Proper acknowledgment of contributors
  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

Fundamental Errors: If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, it is their obligation to promptly notify the journal editor to retract or correct the paper.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team at International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) is committed to:

Independence

  • Decisions based solely on merit
  • No discrimination of any kind
  • Transparent evaluation criteria
  • No influence from external parties

Confidentiality

  • Protect author identities
  • Secure manuscript handling
  • Limited disclosure to involved parties
  • Secure data management

Conflict Resolution

  • Responsive to ethical complaints
  • Fair investigation process
  • Transparent communication
  • Appropriate corrective actions

3. Handling Allegations of Misconduct

International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) takes all allegations of misconduct seriously. We follow the COPE flowcharts for systematic investigation of suspected cases.

Investigation Process:

1

Initial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief reviews the evidence of suspected misconduct.

2

Author Notification

The author is contacted and given an opportunity to respond.

3

Formal Inquiry

If response is unsatisfactory, a committee may be formed for further investigation.

4

Action

Actions include formal warning, rejection, or Retraction Notice if published.

4. Conflict of Interest

All participants in the peer-review and publication process must consider their conflicts of interest when fulfilling their roles.

Authors

  • Declare any financial relationships
  • Disclose personal relationships
  • Reveal institutional affiliations
  • Disclose funding sources

Reviewers

  • Decline if competitive relationships exist
  • Avoid collaborative conflicts
  • Disclose any potential bias
  • Maintain professional distance

5. Post-Publication Corrections

The journal recognizes that the published record is not always perfect. We allow for:

Errata

Corrections for errors introduced by the journal during publication

Corrigenda

Corrections for errors introduced by the authors

Retractions

Formal withdrawal in cases of invalid results or misconduct

COPE Compliant

International Journal of Advanced Computing and Mechanical Systems (IJACM) follows the guidelines and standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Our policies align with COPE's best practice recommendations.