Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Emerging Research in Computer Science is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. The journal adheres to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability and follows the guidelines and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Ethical Policy

IJERCS ensures ethical oversight at every stage of the publication process. All stakeholders involved in publishing—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are required to adhere to ethical standards and professional responsibilities.

2. Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

  • Manuscripts submitted to International Journal of Emerging Research in Computer Science must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Authors must ensure the accuracy of data, results, and references.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources and contributors are mandatory.

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, redundant publication, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

  • Any conflict of interest must be clearly disclosed at the time of submission.

  • Authors must comply with ethical, legal, and institutional requirements applicable to their research.

3. Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity.

  • Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.

  • Editors ensure confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identities.

  • In cases of ethical misconduct, editors follow UGC-CARE and COPE procedures, including rejection, correction, or retraction where necessary.

4. Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and confidentially.

  • Reviewers should disclose conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

  • Reviewers must not use unpublished material for personal research.

  • Any suspected ethical issues should be reported to the editorial board.

5. Peer Review Process

International Journal of Emerging Research in Computer Science follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality and academic integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo evaluation by subject experts before final editorial decisions are made.

6. Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy

  • All manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection software.

  • Manuscripts with plagiarism or ethical violations beyond acceptable limits will be rejected.

  • Proven cases of misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, blacklisting of authors, and notification to concerned institutions, in accordance with UGC-CARE norms.

7. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

  • Corrections are issued for genuine errors.

  • Retractions are published for serious ethical violations.

  • Expressions of concern may be issued when investigations are ongoing.

8. Publisher’s Responsibility

The publisher ensures that editorial independence is maintained and that ethical policies are implemented effectively. Commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

By implementing this Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement, International Journal of Emerging Research in Computer Science aims to promote responsible research, ethical publishing, and trust in academic communication.