Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

1. Scope

The Journal of Computational Multimedia Signal Processing (JCMSP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must adhere to ethical practices in research and publication.

2. Duties of Authors

Authors are expected to:

Ensure that the work is original and has not been published elsewhere
Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification
Provide accurate and complete information on authorship and affiliations
Disclose any conflicts of interest
Properly cite all sources, data, and previously published work

3. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

Making unbiased decisions on publication based on quality, originality, and relevance
Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
Ensuring the integrity of the peer review process
Addressing ethical issues, including allegations of misconduct

4. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback
Maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts they review
Identify any potential ethical concerns, such as plagiarism or duplication
Declare conflicts of interest if they exist

5. Peer Review Process

JCMSP uses a double-blind peer review system
Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers
Editors make final decisions based on reviewer recommendations

6. Handling Misconduct

In cases of suspected misconduct:

The journal will follow COPE guidelines
Actions may include manuscript rejection, retraction of published articles, or notifying relevant institutions
Ethical breaches discovered post-publication will be addressed transparently and promptly

7. Conflicts of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research or publication process.

8. Corrections and Retractions

Minor errors are corrected via corrigenda
Serious ethical violations may result in retraction of the article, with a clear statement explaining the reason

9. Open Access and Transparency

All published articles are freely available online
Authors retain copyright under CC BY 4.0 License
The journal ensures transparency in all editorial and publication processes