Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Interdisciplinary Journal of AI, Machine Learning & Data Science (IJAIMLDS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, integrity, and transparency. This statement defines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Author Responsibilities

• Originality: Authors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original works and that prior work is properly acknowledged.
• Plagiarism: Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism and redundant publication, is unacceptable. Manuscripts may be screened during editorial assessment.
• Authorship: Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions. All authors must approve the final manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest and clearly state all sources of funding.
• Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data and results. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data constitutes unethical behavior.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data must comply with relevant ethical standards and approvals.

Peer Review

Interdisciplinary Journal of AI, Machine Learning & Data Science (IJAIMLDS) follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific quality and integrity. Details of the review model and procedures are provided in the journal’s dedicated policy.

Peer Review Policy

Duties of Editors

• Editorial Independence: Editors make decisions independently of the publisher and without influence from commercial or financial considerations.
• Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related communications.
• Conflicts of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and based on scholarly merit.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline review invitations where conflicts of interest are present.

Corrections and Retractions

• Corrections: Issued when errors are identified that do not invalidate the findings.  Corrections and Retractions Policy
• Retractions: Articles involving serious ethical violations, plagiarism, or unreliable data may be retracted. Retraction notices will be clearly identified and linked to the original article.  Corrections and Retractions Policy

Misconduct Investigations

Allegations of publication or research misconduct are investigated confidentially and fairly, following established ethical procedures.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The journal maintains a dedicated policy governing the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in scholarly publishing.

Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Fees and Ethical Independence

Editorial decisions are independent of publication fees. Current information on Article Processing Charges (APCs) is available on the journal website.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Advertising and Commercial Influence

Advertising, sponsorship, or commercial interests must not influence editorial decisions or publication content.

Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher supports ethical publishing practices, ensures editorial independence, and promotes transparency throughout the publication process.

Reporting Ethical Concerns

Concerns regarding publication ethics, misconduct, or conflicts of interest should be reported to the editorial office using the contact information available on the journal website.

Compliance and Standards

Interdisciplinary Journal of AI, Machine Learning & Data Science (IJAIMLDS) adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and best practices in scholarly publishing.