Overview

The Journal of Computing and Numerical Sciences (JCNS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and actively prevents all forms of publication malpractice.

All stakeholders involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to adhere to established ethical guidelines and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Originality and Plagiarism

• Authors must ensure that their submitted work is entirely original.
• Any use of previously published material must be properly cited or quoted.
• Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and may lead to rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

• Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
• Submitting previously published work without proper acknowledgment is considered unethical.

Authorship of the Paper

• Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
• All co-authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Data Accuracy and Integrity

• Authors are responsible for presenting accurate and reliable data.
• Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is strictly unacceptable.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research outcomes.

Fair Decision-Making

• Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit.
• Decisions are made without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality

• Editors must keep all information related to submitted manuscripts confidential.
• Information may only be shared with the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial team.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for final publication decisions based on reviewers’ recommendations and journal policies.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Objectivity

• Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally.
• Constructive feedback must be provided to help improve the manuscript.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review assignments if any conflict of interest exists.

Plagiarism Detection

• All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection tools.
• Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity thresholds will be rejected.

Research Misconduct

• Allegations of misconduct such as plagiarism or data fabrication will be thoroughly investigated.
• Appropriate actions, including rejection or retraction, will be taken if misconduct is confirmed.

Corrections and Retractions

• Errors identified after publication will be corrected through errata or corrigends.
• In case of serious ethical violations, articles may be formally retracted.

Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright of their work.
• Authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article.
• Licensing terms such as open access policies will be clearly stated on the journal website.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

JCNS adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and trust in scholarly publishing.

Contact Information

For ethical concerns, complaints, or inquiries, please contact:

Editorial Office
Journal of Computing and Numerical Sciences (JCNS)
Email: fcns.journal@gcwuf.edu.pk