Publication Ethics

COPE

To preserve the quality of published manuscripts and to avoid plagiarism in the publication process, the editorial board of the Journal of Advanced Vocational Information and Communication Technology (JAVICT) establishes the following publication ethics. These ethics apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers. The guidelines refer to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).


Authors’ Ethics

  1. Reporting – Authors should present the process and results of their research to the editor honestly, clearly, and comprehensively, and should keep the research data carefully and securely.
  2. Originality and plagiarism – Authors must ensure that the manuscript is an original work, written by the listed authors, and not derived from other works without proper citation. All sources of information must be appropriately cited or quoted.
  3. Resubmission – Authors must confirm that the submitted manuscript has not been published or is not under consideration in any other journal or publication. If simultaneous submission is discovered, the editorial board has the right to reject the manuscript.
  4. Authorship – Authors should ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the work and are competent in the field of science covered by the journal, namely advanced vocational information and communication technology. The author who submits the manuscript acts as the corresponding author on behalf of all co-authors and is responsible for all communication with the editorial office.
  5. Errors in the manuscript – If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their manuscript (including author names, affiliations, citations, or other important information), they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate to correct or retract the manuscript as appropriate.
  6. Disclosure and conflicts of interest – Authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript, and must adhere to the publication ethics to ensure a smooth and ethical review and publication process.

Editors’ Ethics

  1. Publication decisions – Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts submitted to the journal should be published, based on the results of the review process. Editors must ensure that the review process is transparent, objective, fair, and timely.
  2. Publication information – Editors should ensure that clear and accessible guidelines for authors, reviewers, and readers are available both in print (if applicable) and online.
  3. Assignment of manuscripts to reviewers – Editors must select reviewers who are competent in the relevant field, and clearly inform them about the review process and criteria.
  4. Objectivity and neutrality – Editors must evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly, without discrimination based on gender, business interests, ethnicity, religion, race, social status, or nationality of the authors.
  5. Confidentiality – Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all information contained in submitted manuscripts, as well as the identity of authors and reviewers.
  6. Disclosure and conflicts of interest – Editors must avoid situations of conflict of interest and adhere to publication ethics so that the editorial and review processes run smoothly and securely.

Reviewers’ Ethics

  1. Objectivity and neutrality – Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, and independently, and focus solely on the scientific quality of the work, without discrimination based on gender, business interests, ethnicity, religion, race, social status, or nationality of the authors.
  2. Clarity of reference sources – Reviewers should ensure that the references cited in the manuscript are relevant and credible. If errors or irregularities are found in the references or citations, reviewers must inform the editor so that appropriate corrections can be requested from the authors.
  3. Effectiveness of peer review – Reviewers should respond promptly to review invitations and complete reviews within the agreed time frame. If additional time is required, reviewers must inform the editor as soon as possible.
  4. Disclosure and conflicts of interest – Reviewers must not use information from the manuscript for personal advantage and should decline a review if there is a conflict of interest that may affect their objectivity.

Ethics for Journal Management

  1. Decision-making – Journal managers and the editorial board must define the mission and objectives of the journal clearly, and establish policies and decisions related to journal publishing without pursuing personal or institutional interests that conflict with academic integrity.
  2. Support for editors and reviewers – Journal managers must provide a supportive environment for editors and reviewers to work professionally, and respect the privacy and confidentiality of authors and reviewers.
  3. Guarantee and promotion – Journal managers must protect intellectual property rights (copyright) and be transparent in managing any funding received from third parties. They should also promote published works to increase their visibility and impact in an ethical manner.
  4. Disclosure and conflicts of interest – Journal managers must understand and apply publication ethics to avoid conflicts of interest with authors, reviewers, or editors, so that the publication process runs smoothly and responsibly.