The Journal of Computer and Data Science (JCODA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism

• Manuscripts are original works and have not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
• All sources of information, data, and ideas from other authors are properly cited and referenced.
• Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unacceptable.

Data Integrity

• Research data must be collected, analyzed, and reported accurately.
• Fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited.
• Authors should retain raw data and provide access upon reasonable request when necessary.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

• Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
• Manuscripts that substantially overlap with previously published work must be clearly disclosed.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:

• The conception or design of the study.
• Data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
• Drafting or critically revising the manuscript.
• Approval of the final version for publication.

All authors must agree to the submitted version and accept responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research results or interpretation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors who use Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of manuscripts must disclose such use in a dedicated statement. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work. AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts without regard to:

• Race
• Gender
• Nationality
• Religious belief
• Institutional affiliation
• Political philosophy

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose manuscript information to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and publisher as appropriate.

Publication Decisions

• Scientific quality
• Originality
• Relevance to the journal scope
• Reviewer recommendations
• Compliance with ethical standards

Conflict of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal research or gain.

Research Misconduct

Journal of Computer and Data Science (JCODA) does not tolerate any form of research misconduct, including:

Allegations of misconduct will be investigated according to COPE guidelines and may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

Retraction and Corrections

Data Availability and Transparency

• Share research data whenever possible.
• Provide Data Availability Statements.
• Deposit datasets in trusted repositories.
• Promote transparency and reproducibility of research findings.

Declaration of Competing Interest

Ethical Oversight

Where applicable, research involving human participants, personal data, surveys, interviews, or sensitive information should comply with relevant ethical standards and institutional requirements. Authors may be requested to provide evidence of ethical approval or informed consent.

Publication Ethics Compliance