Editorial Records & Transparency

 
Editorial Records and Accountability

The Editorial Office of the Journal of Computer and Data Science (JCODA) maintains appropriate records of manuscript handling and editorial decisions to support accountability, transparency, consistency, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

Editorial Records May Include
01. Submission details and manuscript metadata.
02. Initial editorial screening records.
03. Reviewer invitations, responses, and assignment details.
04. Reviewer reports and peer-review feedback.
05. Editorial decisions and their supporting documentation.
06. Author revision submissions and responses to reviewer comments.
07. Editorial correspondence with authors, reviewers, and relevant editorial personnel.
08. Records of ethical concerns and investigations, where applicable.
09. Documentation of corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions, where applicable.
Transparency

The journal seeks to provide clear and accessible information about its editorial policies, peer-review procedures, publication ethics, correction and retraction processes, and other aspects of editorial governance. Transparency is maintained while respecting confidentiality, personal data protection, and the legitimate privacy interests of authors, reviewers, and other participants.

Record Integrity and Security

Editorial records must be maintained accurately, securely, and appropriately for their intended purpose. Access should be limited to authorized individuals, and records must not be improperly altered, removed, or concealed to misrepresent editorial actions or publication history. Any necessary changes should be documented appropriately to preserve the integrity and traceability of the editorial process.