Publication Ethics

Journal of Technological Information, Management & Engineering Sciences (JTIMES) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines to ensure the quality, transparency, and credibility of published research.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original, accurate, and free from plagiarism or fraudulent data.

  • Proper acknowledgment of all sources, references, and contributions must be provided.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

  • Submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal (duplicate submission) is strictly prohibited.

  • All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and approve the final version of the manuscript.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for making fair and unbiased publication decisions based on the quality and relevance of the manuscript.

  • Manuscripts shall be evaluated without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, nationality, or political beliefs of the authors.

  • Editors must ensure a confidential and transparent peer review process.

  • Any identified unethical practices, such as plagiarism or data manipulation, will be addressed promptly.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, providing constructive feedback to improve the quality of research.

  • Reviewers must respect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and avoid using information from them for personal gain.

  • Any conflicts of interest that may affect the review process should be disclosed immediately.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

  • The journal has a strict policy against plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication.

  • All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening before acceptance.

  • Proven cases of misconduct will result in rejection, retraction, or banning of the author(s) from future submissions.

Transparency and Integrity

  • The journal supports transparency in research funding and requires disclosure of financial support or institutional affiliations.

  • Ethical approval must be obtained for studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data, and must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Retractions and Corrections

  • If errors or ethical issues are discovered post-publication, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate.

  • The integrity of the scholarly record will always be prioritized.