Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Journal of Computer Science and Informatics Engineering (CoSIE) follows the ethical standards recommended by COPE – Committee on Publication Ethics and international best practices for scholarly publishing. Authors submitting manuscripts to CoSIE confirm that their work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice, including plagiarism and unethical research practices.

Duties of Editors

Article Publication Decision

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which manuscripts should be published, guided by editorial policies, peer review results, and legal requirements such as copyright and plagiarism regulations.

Manuscript Review

Each manuscript is initially evaluated by editors and screened using plagiarism detection tools before being sent to at least two reviewers for a blind peer-review process.

Confidentiality

Editors must keep information regarding submitted manuscripts confidential and only share it with authors, reviewers, and relevant editorial staff.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely based on academic merit without discrimination regarding race, gender, nationality, or political beliefs.

Duties of Reviewers

Promptness

Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the agreed timeframe or notify the editor if they are unable to review the manuscript.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared with others.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively, with clear arguments and constructive feedback to improve the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should decline review assignments if conflicts of interest exist with authors, institutions, or related organizations.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate research results and provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and that all sources are properly cited.

Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

Conflict of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that may influence the research.

Plagiarism Policy

CoSIE strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. All submitted manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts containing plagiarism or unethical publication practices will be rejected immediately.