Intellectual Property

 

Intellectual Property

The Journal of Computer and Data Science (JCODA) respects intellectual property rights and is committed to maintaining ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Authors, editors, reviewers, and other parties involved in the publication process are expected to respect copyright, acknowledge the contributions of others, and comply with applicable intellectual property laws, licensing terms, and publication agreements.

All manuscripts submitted to JCODA must represent original scholarly work or appropriately acknowledge and obtain authorization for the use of third-party materials. The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, unauthorized reproduction, copyright infringement, or other misuse of intellectual property.

1. Authors' Rights and Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscripts they submit do not violate the intellectual property rights of other individuals, institutions, publishers, or organizations. Authors must ensure that:

Originality and Attribution

All ideas, statements, data, methods, images, tables, figures, and other materials derived from external sources must be properly cited and acknowledged.

Permission for Third-Party Materials

Authors must obtain permission when required to reproduce copyrighted materials, including substantial text, figures, photographs, datasets, or other protected content.

Ownership and Authorization

Authors must have the necessary rights, licenses, or authorization to submit and publish the work, particularly when research materials are owned by employers, institutions, sponsors, or third parties.

Accurate Disclosure

Authors must disclose relevant ownership restrictions, licensing conditions, and other obligations that may affect the publication, distribution, or reuse of their work.

2. Copyright and Publication Rights

Copyright ownership and publication rights for articles published in JCODA are governed by the journal's applicable copyright and licensing policies. Authors should review these policies before submitting a manuscript and ensure that all co-authors agree to the applicable publication terms.

Copyright Ownership

Copyright ownership must be determined in accordance with JCODA's published copyright policy and the applicable publication agreement. Any rights retained by authors and any rights granted to the journal must be clearly stated in the relevant policy.

Right of Publication

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have the authority to submit the work and agree to the journal's applicable editorial and publication procedures. Publication does not remove any obligations concerning third-party copyright, attribution, or licensing.

3. Licensing and Reuse of Published Materials

The reuse, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction of articles published in JCODA are subject to the license specified in the journal's official licensing policy and on the relevant article page. Readers and other users must comply with the applicable license terms and any additional rights or restrictions affecting third-party content included in an article.

Responsible Reuse
  • Provide appropriate attribution to the original authors and source.
  • Identify and comply with the applicable license conditions.
  • Indicate whether changes or adaptations have been made when required by the license.
  • Obtain additional permission when the intended use is not permitted by the applicable license or an exception under relevant law.
  • Respect separate copyright notices and restrictions applicable to third-party materials.

The journal's licensing policy does not automatically grant permission to reuse third-party materials reproduced in an article when those materials are subject to separate rights or restrictions.

4. Intellectual Property in Data, Software, and Digital Content

Because JCODA publishes research in computer science and data science, intellectual property considerations may extend to source code, algorithms, databases, machine learning models, software libraries, digital images, and other computational resources. Authors must identify applicable ownership and licensing conditions and ensure that the materials they use or distribute are appropriately authorized.

Software and Source Code

Authors should comply with software licenses, acknowledge external code, and clarify the licensing status of code released with their publications.

Datasets and Databases

Authors must respect data ownership, database rights where applicable, access restrictions, and licensing terms when collecting, analyzing, or sharing datasets.

AI-Generated and Digital Content

Authors must comply with applicable rights and platform terms when using AI-generated content or digital materials and remain responsible for attribution, originality, accuracy, and lawful use.

5. Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement

JCODA considers plagiarism, unauthorized reproduction, misappropriation of intellectual contributions, and copyright infringement to be serious publication ethics concerns. Manuscripts may be screened for similarity and examined for possible misuse of text, figures, tables, data, software, or other protected content.

Prohibited Practices
  • Presenting another person's work, ideas, or intellectual contributions as one's own.
  • Reproducing protected materials without the required permission or legal basis.
  • Using third-party datasets, code, images, or other resources in violation of applicable licenses or access conditions.
  • Misrepresenting authorship, ownership, permission, or the origin of research materials.
  • Removing or altering attribution, copyright notices, or licensing information in a misleading manner.

Where a potential violation is identified, the editorial team may request explanations or documentation, suspend the editorial process, reject the manuscript, or take appropriate post-publication action in accordance with the journal's policies and the seriousness of the case.

6. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

Editors

Editors are responsible for assessing suspected intellectual property violations fairly and confidentially. They may request evidence of permission, clarification of ownership, or other relevant documentation before making an editorial decision.

Reviewers

Reviewers should report suspected plagiarism, inappropriate reuse, or questionable attribution to the editor. They must respect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not use unpublished intellectual contributions for personal benefit.

7. Intellectual Property Disputes and Corrective Actions

Allegations concerning copyright ownership, unauthorized use, authorship, licensing, or other intellectual property matters will be assessed on the basis of available evidence and relevant policies. The journal may seek clarification from the authors, rights holders, institutions, or other appropriate parties when necessary.

STEP 1
Review

Examine the allegation, relevant material, and supporting documentation.

STEP 2
Assessment

Consider explanations, applicable rights, and the seriousness of the issue.

STEP 3
Resolution

Take proportionate action to address the issue and protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Depending on the findings, actions may include requesting corrections, requiring additional attribution or permissions, rejecting a submission, publishing a correction or retraction, notifying relevant institutions, or referring the matter to the appropriate rights holder or authority. The journal's actions do not replace the legal remedies available to affected parties.

Commitment to Intellectual Property Protection

The Journal of Computer and Data Science (JCODA) is committed to protecting intellectual contributions, promoting responsible attribution, and ensuring that published research respects applicable copyright and licensing requirements. All parties involved in the publication process share responsibility for maintaining integrity, transparency, and respect for intellectual property throughout scholarly communication.