Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Proceedings of the International Conference on Intelligent Systems and New Applications (ICISNA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. The publication follows internationally recognized ethical principles and is guided by the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to adhere to COPE’s principles on ethical authorship, plagiarism, conflict of interest, and retraction/correction policies.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

  • All sources must be properly cited, and any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification is strictly prohibited.

  • Authorship should accurately reflect individuals who have made a significant scientific contribution to the work.

  • Any potential conflicts of interest or sources of financial support must be clearly disclosed.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers are expected to conduct reviews in an objective, fair, and confidential manner.

  • Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or used for personal advantage.

  • Reviewers should declare any conflict of interest and decline the review if such a conflict exists.

  • Constructive feedback should be provided to help authors improve the quality of their work.

Responsibilities of Editors and Conference Committees

  • Editors and conference committees are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of the submitted work.

  • Editorial decisions are independent and are not influenced by commercial interests or personal relationships.

  • Editors and committee members must ensure a transparent and unbiased peer review process.

Research Misconduct

  • The Proceedings does not tolerate any form of research misconduct, including plagiarism, citation manipulation, or unethical research practices.

  • Allegations of misconduct are investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines.

  • When necessary, appropriate actions such as corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be issued.

Corrections and Retractions

  • Errors identified after publication that affect the interpretation of the work will be corrected promptly.

  • In cases of serious ethical violations, the published paper may be retracted with a clear notice explaining the reason.

By submitting a paper to the ICISNA conference and its Proceedings, authors agree to comply with the ethical standards and policies outlined in this statement.