For Editors

The Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence journal, aligning with the ethical frameworks and integrity standards set at the 2nd World Conference on Research Integrity in Singapore, July 2010, showcases its commitment to fostering groundbreaking research across the AI domain. This dedication is manifested through meticulous adherence to open access principles, promoting inclusivity and global participation in AI advancements. By prioritizing ethical considerations and transparent research practices, the journal not only advances the scholarly discourse but also ensures that contributions are made with a deep sense of responsibility towards societal impacts.

Key Responsibilities of Editors

  • Accountability and Responsibility for Journal Content: Editors bear the ultimate responsibility for all content published in the journal. They should implement procedures to ensure the content's quality and integrity, engaging in active oversight of the publication process to maintain the published record's credibility.
  • Editorial Independence and Integrity: Upholding editorial independence is crucial. Editors must make unbiased decisions based solely on academic merit, independent of commercial interests, ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by the publisher's commercial goals.
  • Confidentiality: Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts is essential. Editors should protect authors' and reviewers' information, ensuring that details of the manuscript and review process are disclosed only to authorized parties.
  • Conflict of Interest and Disclosure: Editors should manage conflicts of interest transparently, requiring authors to disclose any potential conflicts and making decisions to avoid any influence on the editorial process by personal or financial relationships.
  • Decision-Making and Fair Play: Editors must ensure the integrity of the peer review process by making fair and impartial decisions. This includes evaluating manuscripts for their intellectual content without discrimination against the authors.
  • Engagement and Collaboration: Fostering constructive engagement among authors, reviewers, and the editorial team is vital. Editors should encourage feedback, promote collaboration, and facilitate discussions to improve the publication's quality.
  • Ethical Oversight: Editors should critically assess the ethical aspects of the studies published, ensuring that research involving humans or animals is conducted in accordance with ethical standards and that authors provide necessary ethical approvals.
  • Promotion of Transparency and Honest Reporting: Editors should advocate for transparent reporting of research, encouraging authors to provide detailed accounts of their methodology and findings to enhance reproducibility and trust in scientific communication.
  • Responding to Allegations of Misconduct: Editors have a responsibility to address allegations of research or publication misconduct diligently, conducting investigations or referring cases to appropriate authorities when necessary to maintain the journal's integrity.
  • Fostering Scholarly Debate: Encouraging scholarly debate and criticism is part of the editor's role, facilitating the exchange of ideas and perspectives that can advance the field and contribute to the ongoing dialogue within the academic community. 

Each of these responsibilities underscores the editor's role in safeguarding the quality, integrity, and ethical standards of the publication, ensuring that the journal serves as a credible and valuable resource for the scientific community.

Editor's Benefits

Being an editor at SciFormat Publishing comes with numerous benefits and opportunities for professional growth and contribution to responsible research publication. As an integral part of our team, you play a pivotal role in upholding research integrity and ensuring the quality and credibility of published works. Here, we highlight some of the key benefits you can enjoy as an editor.

  • Professional Development: Serving as an editor provides a unique opportunity for professional growth, including staying abreast of the latest research developments and contributing to the advancement of your field.
  • Networking Opportunities: Editors have the chance to collaborate and network with leading researchers, practitioners, and professionals from around the world.
  • Recognition and Influence: As an editor, you gain recognition as a leading expert in your field, influencing the direction of new research and contributing to the development of new knowledge.
  • Contribution to the Field: Through your guidance and expertise, you help shape the quality and direction of research within your domain, making a lasting impact on the field.
  • Access to Latest Research: Editors have privileged access to the latest findings and research trends before they become publicly available, enabling you to stay at the forefront of your field.
  • Complimentary Publication Opportunity for Editors: In recognition of the invaluable contributions our editors make to Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence, we are pleased to offer a special incentive: one free article publication per calendar year for editors serving as corresponding authors. This initiative reflects our dedication to fostering the spread of significant AI research and honors our editors' crucial role in the scholarly community.