Policies and Publication Ethics

Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence, published by SciFormat Publishing, adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing as outlined by The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These principles form the foundation of our commitment to ethical and responsible publishing practices.

Policies:

• Commitment to Ethical Publishing: Our mission is to publish original and impactful research that is conducted with the utmost integrity and ethical standards.
• Handling of Misconduct: SciFormat Publishing takes allegations of misconduct, including ethical breaches and research malpractice, seriously. All such allegations are thoroughly investigated following COPE's guidelines.
• Peer Review Confidentiality: The integrity of our peer review process is paramount. We ensure the confidentiality of reviewer identities and their assessments unless explicit consent is given for disclosure.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Transparency is critical in our publishing process. We require authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the research or its interpretation.
• Open Access Clarification: Our journal's open access policies are transparent, including the clarification of any processing charges or fees associated with publication.

Publication Ethics:

• Ethical Standards for Authors: Authors are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring their research is original, appropriately cited, and free from any form of misconduct, including plagiarism.
• Originality and Plagiarism: We are committed to publishing only original research. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and grounds for manuscript rejection.
• Addressing Research Misconduct: Fabrication, falsification, or any unethical manipulation of research is strictly prohibited. Such practices, when identified, are dealt with according to the stringent guidelines provided by COPE.
• Reviewer Confidentiality and Ethical Conduct: Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of our publications. We expect them to treat manuscripts confidentially, conduct reviews objectively, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Correction of Errors: Integrity in research publication is maintained through the prompt correction of errors. We are committed to correcting, clarifying, or retracting articles as necessary to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the published content.

Contemporary Issues in Artificial Intelligence is dedicated to fostering a transparent, ethical, and responsible research and publication environment. Our adherence to these principles supports the advancement of knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence while ensuring the credibility and integrity of the scholarly record.