Publication Ethics / Misconduct Allegations

Publication Ethics Statement

The ethical guidelines for Journal of Computing Research and Innovation (JCRINN), Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Perlis, follow the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). These guidelines apply to the chief editor, editorial board members, reviewers, and authors.

Journal Policies

Authorship and Contributorship

All contributors must be named to ensure transparency and research accountability. Authors are responsible for determining authorship and its order.

Non-author contributors should be acknowledged in the ‘Acknowledgments’ section with their name and affiliation.

By submitting a manuscript, all authors confirm their awareness of ethical guidelines and agree to adhere to them.

Allegations of Misconduct

Scientific misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, and plagiarism. Editors are responsible for maintaining research integrity.

Suspected misconduct follows COPE best practices. Manuscripts found to involve misconduct will be rejected, while published papers will be retracted and linked to the original article.

The initial review assesses the credibility of allegations and potential conflicts of interest before further investigation.

Complaints and Appeals Process

Complaints are handled by the Chief Editor in consultation with UiTM Press, following COPE guidelines. Further investigations may be conducted if necessary.

Articles under investigation may receive a correction or retraction notice linked via DOI. In rare cases, articles may be removed in the public interest.

To submit a complaint or appeal:

• Contact the Editor via email at jcrinn@uitm.edu.my.
• The journal management will investigate the complaint or appeal.
• The journal management will response to the complaint or appeal.
• If unresolved, escalate the issue to UiTM Press for further investigation.
• For complex cases, COPE may provide guidance on resolution.

Complaints and appeals should be submitted via email or the journal’s ‘Contact’ page. We aim to acknowledge receipt within 8 working days and keep complainants informed.

  

Corrections and Retractions

Authors are responsible for notifying and cooperating with the journal’s editorial team to ensure timely correction or retraction of published content when necessary.

Retractions may be issued under the following circumstances:

1. When there is clear evidence that the results are unreliable due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication) or genuine error (e.g., computational or methodological mistake);
2. When the content has been previously published elsewhere without appropriate citation, authorization, or justification (i.e., duplicate publication);
3. In cases involving plagiarism;
4. If the study violates ethical research standards.

Errata may be published in the following instances:

1. When a minor section of an otherwise valid article is found to be misleading, particularly due to inadvertent error;
2. When the authorship information is inaccurate (e.g., an eligible author is excluded or an individual not meeting authorship criteria is listed).

 

Conflict of Interests

Conflicts of interest may be financial, commercial, legal, familial, or professional. Authors must declare any relevant competing interests, including those perceived by others.

For Authors:

Competing interests should be disclosed at the end of the manuscript. Example:

"TW received consultancy fees from [Company Name]. BH holds shares in [Company Name], which funded this research. SM is an editorial board member of [Journal Name]. All other authors declare no competing interests."

If there are no competing interests, add:

"The authors declare that they have no competing interests."

Plagiarism and Generative AI Tool Policy

The Journal of Computing Research and Innovation (JCRINN) is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and responsible scholarly publishing. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabricated content, falsified data, improper citation, duplicate publication, or any form of unethical academic practice.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts shall be screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate. The journal applies a permissible similarity threshold of less than 20%, excluding references, bibliography, standard methodological terms, and properly quoted text where applicable.

A manuscript with a similarity index of 20% or above may be returned to the authors for correction, rejected during the initial screening stage, or subjected to further editorial investigation. A high similarity score does not automatically mean plagiarism has occurred, but it requires editorial assessment. Similarly, a low similarity score does not automatically guarantee that the manuscript is free from plagiarism.

Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying text, ideas, data, figures, tables, images, methods, or results from another source without proper acknowledgement. It also includes self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, redundant publication, inappropriate paraphrasing, citation manipulation, and the use of another person’s work without permission or attribution.

Penalties for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript may be rejected immediately. The authors may also be asked to provide an explanation, revise the manuscript, or submit supporting documentation where necessary. Serious or repeated cases of plagiarism may result in the authors being barred from submitting to the journal for a specified period determined by the editorial board.

If plagiarism is detected after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the severity of the case. The authors’ institution, funding body, or relevant authority may be notified where appropriate. The final decision on plagiarism-related action shall be made by the Chief Editor in consultation with the editorial board.

Use of Generative AI Tools

Authors may use Generative AI tools, including tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, or similar systems, only for limited and responsible purposes. Permitted uses include language editing, grammar correction, formatting assistance, summarising author-written notes, improving readability, and assisting with non-substantive manuscript preparation.

Generative AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate false citations, create misleading results, produce fake images, manipulate research findings, replace authorial analysis, or write substantial parts of the manuscript without proper author verification and accountability. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all content submitted to the journal.

AI-Generated Content and Authorship

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship is limited to human contributors who meet the journal’s authorship criteria and who can take responsibility for the submitted work. Authors must carefully verify any AI-assisted text, citation, data interpretation, or technical output before submission.

The use of Generative AI does not remove the authors’ responsibility for plagiarism, citation accuracy, research ethics, data integrity, and compliance with journal policies. Any inaccurate, misleading, fabricated, or unethical content generated or assisted by AI tools shall remain the responsibility of the authors.

Disclosure of Generative AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of Generative AI tools in manuscript preparation where such tools have been used beyond basic grammar correction or spelling assistance. The disclosure should state the name of the tool, the purpose of use, and the part of the manuscript affected. This disclosure may be included in the acknowledgement section, method section, or a separate declaration, depending on the nature of use.

Example disclosure statement: “The authors used [name of AI tool] to assist with language editing and readability improvement. The authors reviewed, verified, and take full responsibility for the final content of the manuscript.”

Prohibited Use of Generative AI

The journal prohibits the use of Generative AI tools to create fabricated research data, generate non-existent references, alter images or figures in a misleading manner, produce false peer review responses, impersonate authors, or conceal plagiarism. The use of AI tools to bypass plagiarism detection, peer review, authorship responsibility, or research ethics requirements is strictly prohibited.

Editorial Action on Undisclosed or Improper AI Use

If improper or undisclosed use of Generative AI is suspected, the journal may request clarification, supporting documents, original data, draft history, or a revised declaration from the authors. If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the manuscript may be rejected. If the issue is identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the case.

The final decision on cases involving plagiarism, similarity concerns, or improper use of Generative AI shall rest with the Chief Editor, in consultation with the editorial board where necessary.

Plagiarism and Generative AI Tool Policy

The Journal of Computing Research and Innovation (JCRINN) is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and responsible scholarly publishing. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabricated content, falsified data, improper citation, duplicate publication, or any form of unethical academic practice.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts shall be screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate. The journal applies a permissible similarity threshold of less than 20%, excluding references, bibliography, standard methodological terms, and properly quoted text where applicable.

A manuscript with a similarity index of 20% or above may be returned to the authors for correction, rejected during the initial screening stage, or subjected to further editorial investigation. A high similarity score does not automatically mean plagiarism has occurred, but it requires editorial assessment. Similarly, a low similarity score does not automatically guarantee that the manuscript is free from plagiarism.

Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying text, ideas, data, figures, tables, images, methods, or results from another source without proper acknowledgement. It also includes self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, redundant publication, inappropriate paraphrasing, citation manipulation, and the use of another person’s work without permission or attribution.

Penalties for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript may be rejected immediately. The authors may also be asked to provide an explanation, revise the manuscript, or submit supporting documentation where necessary. Serious or repeated cases of plagiarism may result in the authors being barred from submitting to the journal for a specified period determined by the editorial board.

If plagiarism is detected after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the severity of the case. The authors’ institution, funding body, or relevant authority may be notified where appropriate. The final decision on plagiarism-related action shall be made by the Chief Editor in consultation with the editorial board.

Use of Generative AI Tools

Authors may use Generative AI tools, including tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, or similar systems, only for limited and responsible purposes. Permitted uses include language editing, grammar correction, formatting assistance, summarising author-written notes, improving readability, and assisting with non-substantive manuscript preparation.

Generative AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate false citations, create misleading results, produce fake images, manipulate research findings, replace authorial analysis, or write substantial parts of the manuscript without proper author verification and accountability. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all content submitted to the journal.

AI-Generated Content and Authorship

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship is limited to human contributors who meet the journal’s authorship criteria and who can take responsibility for the submitted work. Authors must carefully verify any AI-assisted text, citation, data interpretation, or technical output before submission.

The use of Generative AI does not remove the authors’ responsibility for plagiarism, citation accuracy, research ethics, data integrity, and compliance with journal policies. Any inaccurate, misleading, fabricated, or unethical content generated or assisted by AI tools shall remain the responsibility of the authors.

Disclosure of Generative AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of Generative AI tools in manuscript preparation where such tools have been used beyond basic grammar correction or spelling assistance. The disclosure should state the name of the tool, the purpose of use, and the part of the manuscript affected. This disclosure may be included in the acknowledgement section, method section, or a separate declaration, depending on the nature of use.

Example disclosure statement: “The authors used [name of AI tool] to assist with language editing and readability improvement. The authors reviewed, verified, and take full responsibility for the final content of the manuscript.”

Prohibited Use of Generative AI

The journal prohibits the use of Generative AI tools to create fabricated research data, generate non-existent references, alter images or figures in a misleading manner, produce false peer review responses, impersonate authors, or conceal plagiarism. The use of AI tools to bypass plagiarism detection, peer review, authorship responsibility, or research ethics requirements is strictly prohibited.

Editorial Action on Undisclosed or Improper AI Use

If improper or undisclosed use of Generative AI is suspected, the journal may request clarification, supporting documents, original data, draft history, or a revised declaration from the authors. If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the manuscript may be rejected. If the issue is identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the case.

The final decision on cases involving plagiarism, similarity concerns, or improper use of Generative AI shall rest with the Chief Editor, in consultation with the editorial board where necessary.

Plagiarism and Generative AI Tool Policy

The Journal of Computing Research and Innovation (JCRINN) is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and responsible scholarly publishing. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabricated content, falsified data, improper citation, duplicate publication, or any form of unethical academic practice.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts shall be screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate. The journal applies a permissible similarity threshold of less than 20%, excluding references, bibliography, standard methodological terms, and properly quoted text where applicable.

A manuscript with a similarity index of 20% or above may be returned to the authors for correction, rejected during the initial screening stage, or subjected to further editorial investigation. A high similarity score does not automatically mean plagiarism has occurred, but it requires editorial assessment. Similarly, a low similarity score does not automatically guarantee that the manuscript is free from plagiarism.

Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, copying text, ideas, data, figures, tables, images, methods, or results from another source without proper acknowledgement. It also includes self-plagiarism, duplicate submission, redundant publication, inappropriate paraphrasing, citation manipulation, and the use of another person’s work without permission or attribution.

Penalties for Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript may be rejected immediately. The authors may also be asked to provide an explanation, revise the manuscript, or submit supporting documentation where necessary. Serious or repeated cases of plagiarism may result in the authors being barred from submitting to the journal for a specified period determined by the editorial board.

If plagiarism is detected after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the severity of the case. The authors’ institution, funding body, or relevant authority may be notified where appropriate. The final decision on plagiarism-related action shall be made by the Chief Editor in consultation with the editorial board.

Use of Generative AI Tools

Authors may use Generative AI tools, including tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Grammarly, or similar systems, only for limited and responsible purposes. Permitted uses include language editing, grammar correction, formatting assistance, summarising author-written notes, improving readability, and assisting with non-substantive manuscript preparation.

Generative AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate false citations, create misleading results, produce fake images, manipulate research findings, replace authorial analysis, or write substantial parts of the manuscript without proper author verification and accountability. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all content submitted to the journal.

AI-Generated Content and Authorship

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authorship is limited to human contributors who meet the journal’s authorship criteria and who can take responsibility for the submitted work. Authors must carefully verify any AI-assisted text, citation, data interpretation, or technical output before submission.

The use of Generative AI does not remove the authors’ responsibility for plagiarism, citation accuracy, research ethics, data integrity, and compliance with journal policies. Any inaccurate, misleading, fabricated, or unethical content generated or assisted by AI tools shall remain the responsibility of the authors.

Disclosure of Generative AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of Generative AI tools in manuscript preparation where such tools have been used beyond basic grammar correction or spelling assistance. The disclosure should state the name of the tool, the purpose of use, and the part of the manuscript affected. This disclosure may be included in the acknowledgement section, method section, or a separate declaration, depending on the nature of use.

Example disclosure statement: “The authors used [name of AI tool] to assist with language editing and readability improvement. The authors reviewed, verified, and take full responsibility for the final content of the manuscript.”

Prohibited Use of Generative AI

The journal prohibits the use of Generative AI tools to create fabricated research data, generate non-existent references, alter images or figures in a misleading manner, produce false peer review responses, impersonate authors, or conceal plagiarism. The use of AI tools to bypass plagiarism detection, peer review, authorship responsibility, or research ethics requirements is strictly prohibited.

Editorial Action on Undisclosed or Improper AI Use

If improper or undisclosed use of Generative AI is suspected, the journal may request clarification, supporting documents, original data, draft history, or a revised declaration from the authors. If the explanation is unsatisfactory, the manuscript may be rejected. If the issue is identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, or retraction, depending on the seriousness of the case.

The final decision on cases involving plagiarism, similarity concerns, or improper use of Generative AI shall rest with the Chief Editor, in consultation with the editorial board where necessary.

For Reviewers:

Reviewers should declare competing interests on their reviewer page. Example:

"I was previously employed by the laboratory that collected this data."

If there are no competing interests, reviewers should state:

"I have no competing interests to declare."

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

JCRINN supports open research and encourages authors to:

• Share research data in public repositories.
• Include a data availability statement in their research.
• Cite datasets used in research publications.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human subjects must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.

Studies must be approved by an ethics committee, with approval details included in the article.

Informed consent must be obtained from participants (or guardians for minors).

Duties of the Editors, Reviewers, Authors, and Publishers

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Intellectual Property

Authors retain copyright on the published article, but grant unrestricted publishing rights to Journal of Computing Research and Innovation, its publishers and agents under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY 4.0 License.