Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
Journal of Cognitive AI for Human Learning (JCAIHL) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, peer reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on the principles outlined in the COPE's Core Practices and the COPE's Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as the Journal of Cognitive AI for Human Learning (JCAIHL) represents an essential contribution to the development and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Published research reflects the quality, integrity, and responsibility of authors, institutions, editors, reviewers, and publishers. Peer-reviewed articles support the advancement of scientific methods and therefore require adherence to internationally recognized standards of ethical publishing behavior.
Publisher and Editor
The publisher and Editorial Board of the Journal of Cognitive AI for Human Learning (JCAIHL) take responsibility for maintaining ethical standards throughout all stages of publication. The journal is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are based solely on academic quality, originality, scientific contribution, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal's focus and scope. Advertising, commercial activities, or external interests must not influence editorial decisions.
Publication Decisions: The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cognitive AI for Human Learning (JCAIHL) is responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts should be published. Decisions are based on the validation, originality, significance, and contribution of the research to the fields of Cognitive AI, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, learning sciences, and intelligent learning systems. Editors may consult reviewers and editorial board members while ensuring compliance with ethical standards, copyright regulations, plagiarism policies, and applicable legal requirements.
Fair Play: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual and scientific merit without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, institutional affiliation, or political philosophy of the authors.
Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts. Information related to manuscripts must only be shared with corresponding authors, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher when necessary for the publication process.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Unpublished information, ideas, or materials obtained through manuscript evaluation must not be used for personal research purposes without explicit written permission from the authors.