Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Policies

Commitment to Publication Ethics and COPE Guidelines

Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology (JISET) is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. In line with this commitment, the journal adheres to the guidelines and best practices set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

As a responsible academic publication, we follow COPE principles to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in all aspects of the editorial and peer review process. This includes:

Ensuring ethical conduct of research: Authors are expected to follow ethical research practices, including obtaining necessary approvals (e.g., ethics clearance for studies involving human or animal subjects).
Preventing plagiarism and misconduct: All submissions are screened for plagiarism, and any form of academic misconduct—such as data fabrication, falsification, or improper authorship—is strictly prohibited.
Fair and Impartial peer review: Manuscripts are subject to a double-blind peer review process, managed by impartial reviewers selected based on subject expertise. Reviewers and editors are expected to declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Handling ethical issues: The editorial board follows COPE-recommended procedures for handling allegations of misconduct or ethical breaches, including retractions, corrections, and expressions of concern where appropriate.
Transparency and accountability: The journal maintains a clear policy on authorship, conflicts of interest, and corrections or retractions. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to uphold ethical standards.

By aligning with COPE guidelines, our journal reinforces its dedication to fostering a culture of academic integrity, responsible scholarship, and trust within the scholarly community.

Submission Deadlines:

March 31

September 30

Peer Review and Acceptance Timeline:

(3) days

Special Issues:

Occasionally, the journal may publish special issues focused on emerging themes or conference proceedings. Announcements and calls for papers for special issues will be made separately. All articles are published online with open access immediately upon acceptance and inclusion in the respective issue.

Editorial Policies

JISET follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and endorses the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)

Submission of a manuscript to the journal implies that all authors have read and agreed to its content and that the manuscript conforms to the journal’s policies.

JISET policy focuses on ensuring a high-quality and ethical publication process. It emphasises peer review, original research, and adherence to ethical standards. The journal accepts manuscripts in English, and it does not charge authors for submission or processing. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, with the reviewer and author identities kept confidential.

Privacy statement

JISET editorial board is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and users. This privacy statement outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information associated with the journal.

Plagiarism policy

JISET is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism undermines the fundamental principles of scholarly work and erodes the trust of our readers and the broader academic community. This plagiarism policy outlines the journal's approach to identifying and addressing plagiarism in submitted manuscripts.

Definition of plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or intellectual property as one's own without proper attribution. This includes, but is not limited to, copying and pasting text, paraphrasing without proper citation, and using someone else's ideas without acknowledgment.

Authors submitting manuscripts to JISET affirm that:

The work is original, and they are the sole authors of the manuscript.
Proper credit is given to the sources of information, ideas, or text used in the manuscript through appropriate citations.

Plagiarism detection

All submitted manuscripts undergo a thorough plagiarism check using plagiarism detection tools. The editorial team, including reviewers, is vigilant in identifying and addressing any potential cases of plagiarism.

Actions in case of plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected in a submitted manuscript, the following actions will be taken:

The similarity index should not exceed 25%; manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be immediately rejected. However, this doesn’t mean that a similarity index of up to this percentage is automatically acceptable. We will assess if similarity is justified; if not, rejection or revision may be required.
The corresponding author will be notified of the plagiarism findings and the rejection decision.
The details of the plagiarism detection will be kept on record.
The authors' institutions may be informed, if deemed necessary.

Author responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted work is original and properly cited. Acknowledging and citing sources appropriately for text, data, images, or ideas borrowed from other works. Seeking permission for the use of copyrighted material and providing proper attribution.

Editor and Reviewer responsibilities

Editors and reviewers are responsible for vigilantly reviewing manuscripts for any signs of plagiarism. Reporting any suspected cases of plagiarism to the editorial team. Maintaining confidentiality and reporting findings to the authors and relevant institutions, if necessary.

Plagiarism prevention

Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools before submitting their manuscripts. Proper citation practices and adherence to citation styles (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) should be followed. JISET journal citation style is APA.

Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal a plagiarism decision by providing evidence and clarification. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Continuous improvement

This plagiarism policy is subject to periodic review and updates to align with best practices and evolving standards in academic publishing.

For inquiries related to this plagiarism policy, please contact us at or .

Open Access Policy

JISET provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Full-text access to scientific articles of the journal is presented on the official website in the archives section.

All articles published in JISET are made immediately accessible to the public based on the premise that making research freely accessible to the general public contributes to a larger transfer of information around the world. The archives section of the official website provides readers with access to the full text of the scientific articles that are published in JISET.

The licensing policy is compatible with most of the open access and archiving policies. The journal is an open access journal, which means all its content is freely available without charge to the users or their institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author as long as they cite the source.

JISET publishes all content under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which allows others to share, adapt, and build upon the work freely, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and source.

Advertising policies

At JISET, we are committed to responsible and ethical advertising to maintain the integrity of our publication. Our advertising policy ensures high standards of editorial independence, scientific rigor, and ethical principles. Here are the key guidelines for advertisements in our journal:

Ethical standards: Advertisements must not promote unethical, illegal, or harmful activities.
Accuracy: Advertisements must be factually accurate and supported by scientific evidence.
Editorial independence: Advertisers cannot influence editorial content or decisions.
Relevance: Advertisements must be relevant to the scientific community and professionally designed.
Content restrictions: Advertisements must not be obscene, offensive, or promote hate speech or discrimination. Advertisements for tobacco, alcohol, firearms, or other harmful products are not accepted.
Conflict of interest: Advertisers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Transparency: Advertisements will be clearly distinguished from editorial content.
Rejection rights: JISET reserves the right to reject or request modifications to any advertisement that does not meet the standards.

Our goal is to maintain credibility and trust among our readers and the scientific community. This policy ensures that advertisements in our journal uphold these principles.

Affiliation statement

Purpose and Scope: Authors are required to provide complete and accurate affiliation information to ensure transparency regarding where the research was approved, supported, and conducted. For non-research articles, authors must list their current institutional affiliations.

Requirements for Research Articles

Accuracy and Completeness:

Authors must list all relevant affiliations where the research was approved, supported, and/or conducted.
Affiliations should accurately reflect the institutions involved in the research process.

Change of Affiliation

If an author has moved to a different institution before the article is published, the affiliation where the work was conducted should be listed.
The current affiliation and contact details of the author should be included in the acknowledgment section of the article.

Authorship Criteria

change of affiliation alone does not justify the removal of an author from a publication, provided the author meets the established authorship criteria.

Requirements for non-research articles:

For non-research articles, the affiliation should be the institution where the author(s) was based at the time of submission.

Misconduct and Misrepresentation:

Misrepresentation of affiliation is considered a form of misconduct.
In cases of suspected misrepresentation, the journal will contact all relevant institutions to assist in the investigation and take appropriate action.

Compliance:

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their affiliation details are accurate and up-to-date.
JISET reserves the right to verify affiliation information and take necessary actions in cases of discrepancies or misconduct.

Appeals and Complaints

Scope and Guidelines: The journal adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling appeals to editorial decisions and complaints about the editorial management of the peer review process. We are committed to addressing all appeals and complaints with fairness, transparency, and in accordance with academic ethical principles.

Appeals Process:

Basis for appeals,

We welcome genuine appeals to editorial decisions. Appeals must be based on strong evidence or new data/information that addresses the editor’s and reviewers’ comments.
For scholarly articles, particularly reviews and original research, the accuracy and validity of scientific data are paramount. Appeals should focus on providing substantial new evidence or data that significantly impact the conclusions of the study.

Opinion-led articles,

Appeals for opinion-led articles, such as viewpoints and opinion pieces, are less likely to result in a reversal of the editor's decision. Editorial judgments regarding readability and relevance are crucial for these types of articles.
Opinion-led articles should be evidence-based and fully referenced. Authors should present their evidence clearly and explain how it supports their opinions.

Submission of appeals,

Authors who believe they have grounds for a genuine appeal should submit a formal appeal letter to the Editor-in-Chief. The letter should include a detailed explanation of the basis for the appeal and any new evidence or data supporting the case.
Appeals should be submitted within a reasonable timeframe following the editorial decision.

Complaints Process

Submission of complaints,

All complaints, concerns, or appeals regarding authorship issues or the peer-review process, including post-publication concerns, should be addressed to the Editors-in-Chief.
Complaints should be submitted in writing and include detailed information about the nature of the complaint and any relevant documentation.

Investigation and resolution,

The Editors-in-Chief will investigate complaints by requesting information from all parties involved and proposing a course of action in line with COPE guidelines.
In cases where the Editors-in-Chief are involved in the complaint, the Editorial Board members, led by the most senior member, will conduct the investigation and propose a course of action.
Submissions may be halted in the review or publication process until the issue is resolved.

Editorial decisions

Editors do not expect frequent appeals and rarely reverse their original decisions. If a manuscript is rejected, authors are strongly advised to consider submitting it to another journal.
Decisions to reject a manuscript often involve editorial judgments of priority and importance, which are typically not addressable through an appeal.

By following these guidelines, we aim to ensure a fair and transparent process for handling appeals and complaints, upholding the integrity and standards of our journal.

Acknowledgment statement

The acknowledgment section provides recognition to individuals and groups who have contributed to the development of the article but do not meet the criteria for authorship. It is essential to acknowledge all forms of assistance, including technical, financial, and scholarly support.

Individual contributions,

Individuals who have contributed to the article through general supervision, acquisition of funding, study design, data collection, data analysis, technical assistance, formatting-related writing assistance, or scholarly discussions should be listed by name and affiliation.
Authors are responsible for notifying and obtaining permission from those they wish to acknowledge. This process should include sharing the article with the individuals so they can verify the context of their contribution.

Group contributions,

Groups of individuals who have contributed materially to the article but whose contributions do not justify authorship may be listed under headings such as "clinical investigators" or "participating investigators."
The function or contribution of these groups should be clearly described (e.g., "served as scientific advisors," "critically reviewed the study proposal," "collected data," or "provided and cared for study patients").
Written permission must be obtained from these individuals or groups, as readers may infer their endorsement of the data and conclusions presented in the article.

Use of AI and Technical tools

Any assistance from AI tools, such as large language models, or other technical tools used for content generation must be clearly acknowledged within the article.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the validity, originality, and integrity of the content generated with the assistance of these tools.
Authors are expected to use AI and technical tools responsibly and in accordance with the journal's editorial policies on authorship and publishing ethics.

Consent for publication

The consent for publication policy of JISET outlines the legal and ethical obligations between the journal and authors submitting their work for publication. This policy ensures transparency, protects intellectual property rights, and upholds the integrity of scholarly publishing in compliance with Elsevier, Scopus and international editorial standards.

This policy serves to,

formalize author consent for the publication, distribution, and archiving of their work.
clarify copyright and licensing terms, ensuring authors retain certain rights while granting the journal necessary permissions.
prevent disputes by establishing clear expectations regarding originality, ethical compliance, and third-party material usage.
support open-access principles (where applicable) while maintaining rigorous academic and legal standards.

The scope of this policy and the same applies to,

all manuscript categories (e.g., research articles, reviews, case studies) submitted to JISET.
corresponding authors, co-authors, and affiliated institutions.
pre-print, post-print, and final published versions of the work.

Importance of Consent

their work meets the journal’s ethical guidelines (e.g., plagiarism-free, approved by relevant ethics boards).
they have secured permissions for reproducing copyrighted material (e.g., images, datasets).
they understand the licensing terms (e.g., CC BY) under which their work will be disseminated.

Policy enforcement

Submission implies acceptance of this policy.

Non-compliance may result in manuscript rejection or post-publication retraction.
Exceptions (e.g., corrections, withdrawals) require formal editorial approval.

Author consent requirements

To publish in JISET, authors must provide explicit consent for publication by agreeing to the following: Originality and Authorship

The manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere.
All authors have contributed significantly to the research and approved the final version.
Proper credit has been given to all referenced works.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work but grant Journal of Innovation in Science, Engineering and Technology a license to publish and distribute the article. The journal publishes under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing others to share, adapt, and use the work freely, provided proper attribution is given. The journal may make necessary formatting or readability edits while maintaining academic integrity.

Authors retain copyright but grant non-exclusive license to JISET to,

publish, reproduce, distribute, and communicate the article worldwide in print and electronic formats.
make appropriate modifications on formatting with the consent from the author.
The journal is published under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Permissions for third-party material

If the manuscript includes copyrighted material (e.g., figures, tables, or excerpts), authors must obtain and provide written permission from the copyright holder.

Ethical compliance

The research complies with ethical guidelines (e.g., COPE, ICMJE, WAME) regarding:

Human/animal subject approvals (if applicable).
Conflict of interest disclosures.
Data availability and reproducibility.

Author rights and responsibilities

Authors may reuse their published work in,

Theses, conference presentations, and institutional repositories.
Future publications provided proper citation to the original publication in JISET is given.
Authors are responsible for any legal or ethical violations in their work.

Submission declaration

Upon submitting a manuscript to JISET, authors must explicitly confirm the following declarations.

Mandatory confirmations

Authors must certify that:

The work is original and has not been published elsewhere in any language.
It is not under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
Preprint servers (e.g., SSRN) must be disclosed at submission, and subsequent postings must cite the journal’s published version.

Withdrawal Policy

Permissible grounds for withdrawal
Authors may request withdrawal only under exceptional circumstances, including:

Ethical violations (e.g., undisclosed conflicts, compromised peer review).
Critical errors (e.g., flawed methodology, data inaccuracies) discovered post-acceptance but pre-publication.
Legal issues (e.g., copyright disputes, defamation risks).

Withdrawal Process

Pre-publication withdrawal
Authors must submit a formal request signed by all authors, detailing the reason.
The editorial board will review and may require:

A corrected manuscript (if errors are fixable).
Documentary evidence (e.g., ethics committee retraction advice).

Post-publication retraction
If misconduct or irreparable errors are confirmed post-publication:

A retraction notice will be issued, citing the reason (following COPE guidelines).
The article will remain online with a “RETRACTED” watermark but be removed from indexing.

Penalties for unjustified withdrawal

Publication fees may be withheld if withdrawal is requested after peer review.
Future submissions may be restricted for authors who repeatedly withdraw manuscripts without valid cause.

Appeals

Authors may appeal decisions by contacting the Editor-in-Chief with evidence.

Contact Information

For queries regarding this policy, please contact: JISET Editorial Office on |

Web: https://jiset.cinec.edu | https://jiset.cinec.edu/journal

Data sharing policy

Promote and facilitate the timely and appropriate sharing of research data by enhancing submission processes to simplify data sharing for researchers.
Harmonize and standardize author data guidelines wherever possible, making it easier for authors to understand how and where to store and share their data, thereby maximizing accessibility and reuse.
Simplify compliance with data management requirements by supporting clear data availability statements that improve transparency.
Develop tools and services that assist researchers in discovering, using, and reusing data to advance their work, such as enabling two-way linking between datasets and publications using permanent, standardized identifiers.
Ensure that researchers receive proper recognition for sharing data—and for citing the data shared by others—by promoting and supporting best practices in data citation.
Collaborate closely with the scientific community to establish data review procedures that guarantee published research data is accurate, well-documented, and reusable.
Support the publication of research data as a distinct, peer-reviewed output to enhance reusability and provide additional opportunities for authors to gain credit for their contributions.

Research data policy

JISET supports the sharing of research data to foster transparency, reproducibility, and the advancement of academic knowledge. We value open access to data while upholding ethical and legal standards. To support this, we have outlined the following guidelines for including research data statements in submitted manuscripts:

Data sharing expectations:

Authors are encouraged to make their research data publicly available whenever feasible, except in cases where privacy, confidentiality, or legal restrictions apply. Data should be shared in a way that enables verification of findings and supports reuse in future research.

Data availability statements

Authors are required to include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscripts. This statement should clearly outline where the data supporting the findings of the study can be accessed or explained why the data cannot be shared. Below are examples of acceptable data.

Data availability statements

Data available in a public repository, The data generated and/or analysed in this study are publicly available in the [NAME] repository at [PERSISTENT LINK TO DATASETS].
Data available upon request, The data generated and/or analysed in this study can be obtained from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
No data available, This study did not generate or analyse any datasets.

Desk rejection policy

The topic / scope of the study is not relevant to the field of the Journal.
There are publication ethics problems, non-adherence to international standard guidelines, and plagiarism (set at a similarity index of higher than 30 percent).
The topic does not have a sufficient impact, nor does it sufficiently contribute new knowledge to the field.
There are flaws in the study design.
The objective of the study is not clearly stated.
The study of the organization is problematic and/or certain components are missing.
There are problems in writing or series infelicities of in the style of grammar.
The manuscript does not follow the submission guideline of the Journal.

Publication Ethics

Journal ethics and editorial responsibilities
JISET and its editorial board strictly uphold and adhere to the policies and ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Editorial Responsibilities

Publication decisions,
The editorial board holds the responsibility for determining which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication. These decisions are made collaboratively, taking into account reviewer feedback and abiding by legal obligations concerning libel, copyright, and plagiarism. Manuscript evaluations are conducted impartially, without bias toward the authors’ nationality, ethnicity, political views, race, or religion.

Confidentiality, disclosure, and conflicts of interest
Editors are required to uphold strict confidentiality concerning submitted manuscripts, disclosing information only to those directly involved in the review process—such as authors, reviewers, or editorial consultants. Unpublished content from a manuscript must not be used in anyone’s own research without the author’s explicit written permission. Furthermore, readers must be clearly informed of all funding sources and any role the funders played in the research or its publication.

Author relations
Editors are committed to ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely peer review process. Clear policies are in place for handling submissions from members of the editorial board to avoid conflicts of interest. Author guidelines specify the criteria for authorship to ensure proper attribution of contributions.

Reviewer relations
The journal encourages reviewers to flag ethical concerns or potential misconduct, such as questionable research practices or plagiarism. Reviewers should also be aware of redundant publication. Reviewer feedback, unless it includes offensive or defamatory content, is shared fully with authors. The contributions of reviewers are regularly acknowledged, and those who fail to provide courteous, timely, or high-quality reviews are no longer invited to review.

Quality assurance
Editors must take reasonable measures to uphold the quality of published content, recognizing that different journal sections may have varying standards and objectives. Editors must ensure that studies requiring ethical approval have obtained it from the relevant authority. They should also monitor intellectual property concerns and collaborate with publishers to resolve potential legal or ethical violations. Any errors or misleading content must be corrected promptly and appropriately.

Reviewer responsibilities

Contribution to editorial decisions,
Reviewers play a vital role in assisting editors with publication decisions. Reviews must be objective and provide clear, well-supported feedback to help authors improve their work. Personal criticism is inappropriate.

Reviewer qualifications
Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or are unable to meet the review deadline should inform the editor and withdraw from the process. Reviewers must avoid evaluating work where they have a conflict of interest due to personal, professional, or financial relationships with any of the authors or affiliated institutions.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential. Any privileged information or ideas obtained through the peer-review process must not be used for personal gain.

Acknowledgment of sources
Reviewers should identify relevant works that the authors have not cited and ensure proper attribution is given to the ideas of others. They should also alert the editor to any significant similarities or overlaps with other known publications.

Author responsibilities

Reporting standards,
Authors of original research must present an accurate and objective account of their work, including a thorough discussion of its significance. Data should be reported truthfully, and authors should be ready to provide access to raw data upon request, retaining it for at least two years after publication. Misrepresentation or fabrication of data is unethical and not tolerated.

Originality, plagiarism, and simultaneous submissions
Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cites any sources used. All forms of plagiarism are unethical. Manuscripts should not be submitted to multiple journals simultaneously.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence their work. All sources of funding must be acknowledged in the manuscript.

Authorship
The corresponding author must verify that all contributors who meet the criteria for authorship are listed and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript. Individuals who made significant contributions should be included as co-authors, while others who supported the research in meaningful ways should be acknowledged.

Corrections and retractions

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they are responsible for promptly informing the journal editor and working to correct or retract the publication as needed.

Peer review process

All manuscripts are subjected to peer review and are expected to meet the standards of academic excellence. If approved by the editor, submissions will be considered by peer reviewers, whose identities will remain anonymous to the authors and vice versa, identities of authors will remain anonymous to the reviewers (Double-blind peer review). The decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript is the responsibility of the editorial board and is based on the recommendations of the reviewers (peer-reviewed process).

Our Research Integrity team will occasionally seek advice outside standard peer review, for example, on submissions with serious ethical, security, biosecurity, or societal implications. We may consult experts and the academic editor before deciding on appropriate actions, including but not limited to recruiting reviewers with specific expertise, assessment by additional editors, and declining to further consider a submission.

Plagiarism

The journal has a strict policy against plagiarism, where the journal does not tolerate using others’ ideas, words, or work without acknowledgment. Submissions containing plagiarism in whole or part, duplicate and redundant publication, or self-plagiarism (same or a different language), will be rejected. The Preprint archive will not be considered a duplicate publication. The corresponding author is responsible for the manuscript through and after the evaluation and publication process with the authority to act on behalf of all co-authors. All submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using professional plagiarism-checking software. Submitted manuscripts with an unacceptable similarity index resulting from plagiarism are rejected immediately.

Preprints policy

Authors can share their preprint anywhere at any time. If accepted for publication, we encourage authors to link from the preprint to their formal publication via its Digital Object Identifier (DOI). Authors can update their preprints on arXiv or RePEc, etc. with their accepted manuscript.

Protection of patients' rights to privacy

Identifying information should not be published in written descriptions, photographs, sonograms, CT scans, etc., and pedigrees unless the information is essential for scientific purposes and the patient (or parent or guardian, wherever applicable) gives informed consent for publication. Authors should remove patients' names from figures unless they have obtained informed consent from the patients. The journal abides by ICMJE guidelines:

Authors, not the journals nor the publisher, need to obtain the patient consent form before the publication and have the form properly archived. The consent forms are not to be uploaded with the cover letter or sent through email to editorial or publisher offices.
If the manuscript contains patient images that preclude anonymity or a description that has an obvious indication of the identity of the patient, a statement about obtaining informed patient consent should be indicated in the manuscript.

Research ethics and consent

Studies in humans, animals, and plants

All original research papers involving humans, animals, plants, biological material, protected or non-public datasets, collections, or sites, must include a written statement under an Ethics.

Approval section including the following:

The name of the ethics committee(s) or institutional review board(s) involved.
The number or ID of the ethics approval(s).
A statement that human participants have provided informed consent before taking part in the research.
Research involving animals must adhere to ethical standards concerning animal welfare. All original research papers involving animals must:
- Follow international, national, and institutional guidelines for the humane treatment of animals.
- Receive approval by the ethics review committee at the institution or practice at which the research was conducted and provide details on the approval process, names of the ethics committee(s) or institutional review board(s) involved, and the number or ID of the ethics approval(s) in the Ethics Approval section.
- Provide justification for use of animals and the species selected.
- Provide information about housing, feeding, and environmental enrichment, and steps taken to minimize suffering.
- Provide mode of anaesthesia and euthanasia.
- Research that does not meet the above-listed requirements regarding ethical approval and animal welfare will be rejected.

Research involving humans,

If the work involves the use of human subjects, the author should ensure that the work described has been carried out in accordance with The Code of Ethics of the World Medical Association (Declaration of Helsinki) for experiments involving humans. The manuscript should be in line with the Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals and aim for the inclusion of representative human populations (sex, age, and ethnicity) as per those recommendations. The terms sex and gender should be used correctly.

Approval must have been obtained for all protocols from the authors’ institutional or other relevant ethics committee (Institutional Review Board, IRB) to ensure that they meet national and international guidelines. Details of this approval must be provided when submitting an article, including the institution, review board name, and permit number(s). Ethics approval must be obtained before the research is conducted; retrospective approval can usually not be obtained and it may not be possible to publish the study.

Authors should include a statement in the manuscript that informed consent was obtained for experimentation with human subjects. The privacy rights of human subjects must always be observed.

All animal experiments should comply with the ARRIVE guidelines and should be carried out in accordance with the U.K. Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act, 1986 and associated guidelines, EU Directive 2010/63/EU for animal experiments , or the National Research Council's Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the authors should clearly indicate in the manuscript that such guidelines have been followed. The sex of animals must be indicated, and where appropriate, the influence (or association) of sex on the results of the study.

Informed consent

Patients have a right to privacy that should not be violated without informed consent. Identifying information, including names, initials, or hospital numbers, should not be published in written descriptions, photographs, or pedigrees unless the information is essential for scientific purposes and the patient (or parent or guardian) gives written informed consent for publication. Informed consent for this purpose requires that an identifiable patient be shown the manuscript to be published. Authors should disclose to these patients whether any potentially identifiable material might be available via the Internet as well as in print after publication. Patient consent should be written and archived either with the journal, the authors, or both, as dictated by local regulations or laws. Nonessential identifying details should be omitted. Informed consent should be obtained if there is any doubt that anonymity can be maintained. For example, masking the eye region in photographs of patients is inadequate protection of anonymity. If identifying characteristics are altered to protect anonymity, such as in genetic pedigrees, authors should provide assurance, and editors should so note, that such alterations do not distort scientific meaning. When informed consent has been obtained, it should be indicated in the published article.

Special Issues

Proposal for a special issue should be based on an event which has produced a significant outcome relevant to subject area/s cover under this journal, such as a symposium recognized by local and/or international research community.

Special Issue topics are determined by the editorial team of JISET and are typically released in the last quarter of each year. Special Issue submissions follow the same process and author guidelines as any issue submission. Potential authors are encouraged to review all submission guidelines and follow the process as outlined. Special issue topics are determined by the editorial team, and a call for submissions for special issues is typically included in the current year's special issue release.

Setup of special issues

To initiate a special issue, a detailed proposal must be submitted, including the theme, objectives, target audience, potential Guest Editors, and a timeline. The proposal is reviewed and approved by the journal’s editorial board and the Editor-in-Chief. Once approved, a call for papers is announced and promoted through various channels. A clear timeline is established for manuscript submission, peer review, and publication to ensure the special issue aligns with the journal’s regular publication schedule.

Editorial and review process

Manuscripts for special issues are submitted through the journal’s online submission system and undergo an initial screening by the Guest Editors to ensure they fit the scope and meet basic quality standards. The manuscripts then undergo a double-blind peer review process, with reviewers selected based on their expertise. Authors revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback and resubmit for further review if necessary. The Guest Editors recommend acceptance or rejection of manuscripts, with final approval from the Editor-in-Chief. Accepted manuscripts are formatted, proofread, and published according to the journal’s guidelines. The special issue is promoted through the journal’s distribution channels, and post-publication metrics and feedback are monitored to inform future special issues.

What is the review process and what are the guidelines for special issues?

All submissions, including those submitted to special issues follow the same submissions process and author guidelines as any issue of JISET. Potential authors are encouraged to review all submission guidelines and follow the process as outlined. Special issues are reviewed and published in the same manner as every issue of the journal. Special issue topics are determined by the editorial team and a call for submissions for special issues is typically included in the current year's special issue release.

Publication timing & review process

Submissions to JISET are accepted on an ongoing basis and should follow the requested submission types and adhere to the full author guidelines outlined here. Submissions are considered for publication in a pending issue once deemed ready for publication, not necessarily based on date of submission. All issues of JISET including the special issues, follow the same editorial and review process and adhere to the guidelines included here. We encourage and welcome your submission.

Use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in writing

Please note the policy only refers to the writing process, and not to the use of AI tools to analyze and draw insights from data as part of the research process.

Authors who incorporate AI and AI-assisted technologies into their writing process should do so with the intention of enhancing readability and language, rather than substituting essential authoring tasks such as generating scientific, pedagogic, or medical insights, drawing scientific conclusions, or offering clinical recommendations. The application of this technology should always be under human oversight and control, and all work should be subjected to careful review and editing. AI has the potential to produce content that sounds authoritative but may be incorrect, incomplete, or biased. Ultimately, authors bear the responsibility and accountability for the content they produce.

Authors must openly disclose their use of AI and AI-assisted technologies in their manuscripts, and a statement to this effect will be included in the published work. Such transparency fosters trust among authors, readers, reviewers, editors, and contributors and ensures compliance with the terms of use for the relevant tools or technologies.

Authors should refrain from attributing authorship to AI or listing AI as a co-author. Authorship entails responsibilities and tasks that can only be fulfilled by humans. Each author is responsible for addressing inquiries regarding the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work and for approving the final version of the work and consenting to its submission. The authors also have a duty to ensure the originality of the work, that the stated authors meet the criteria for authorship, and that the work does not infringe upon the rights of third parties.

Use of AI in peer review

To protect authors' rights and research confidentiality, this journal does not currently allow the use of Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies such as ChatGPT or similar services for peer review (see our GenAI reviewer policy). We are actively evaluating compliant AI tools and may revise this policy in the future.

Authorship

Authors listed in an article must meet all the following criteria:

Authors made a significant contribution to the work reported, whether that’s in the conception, study design, execution, acquisition of data, analysis, and interpretation, or in all these areas.
Authors have drafted or written, substantially revised, or critically reviewed the article.
Authors have agreed on the journal to which the article will be submitted.
Authors have reviewed and agreed on all versions of the article before submission, during revision, the final version accepted for publication, and any significant changes introduced at the proofing stage.
Authors have agreed to take responsibility and be accountable for the contents of the article and to share the responsibility to resolve any questions raised about the accuracy or integrity of the published work.

Authors are strongly advised to ensure the correct author group, the corresponding author, and the order of authors at submission. Changes of authorship by adding or deleting authors, and/or changes in corresponding authors, and/or changes in the sequence of authors are not accepted after acceptance of a manuscript.

The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included in the paper and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship credit should be based only on substantial contributions to each of the three components mentioned below: Concept and design of study or acquisition of data or analysis and interpretation of data; Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content; and final approval of the version to be published.

Participation solely in the acquisition of funding or the collection of data does not justify authorship. General supervision of the research group is not sufficient for authorship. Each contributor should have participated sufficiently in the work to take public responsibility for appropriate portions of the content of the manuscript. The order of naming the contributors should be based on the relative contribution of the contributor towards the study and writing the manuscript. Once submitted, the order cannot be changed without the written consent of all the contributors. The journal prescribes a maximum number of authors for manuscripts depending upon the type of manuscript, its scope, and the number of institutions involved (vide infra). The authors should provide a justification if the number of authors exceeds these limits.

Contribution Details

Contributors should provide a description of contributions made by each of them toward the manuscript. The description should be divided into the following categories, as applicable: concept, design, definition of intellectual content, literature search, clinical studies, experimental studies, data acquisition, data analysis, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, manuscript editing, and manuscript review. The authors' contributions will be printed along with the article. One or more authors should take responsibility for the integrity of the work from inception to published articles and should be designated as 'guarantors'.

Citations

Research and non-research articles must cite relevant, timely, and verified literature (peer-reviewed, where appropriate) to support any claims made in the article.

Authors must avoid excessive and inappropriate self-citation or prearrangements among author groups to inappropriately cite each other’s work, as this can be considered a form of misconduct called citation manipulation. Read the COPE guidance on citation manipulation .

If you’re the author of a non-research article (e.g. a Review or Opinion) you should ensure the references, you cite are relevant and provide a fair and balanced overview of the current state of research or scholarly work on the topic.

Your references should not be biased toward a particular research group, organization, or journal.

If you are unsure about whether to cite a source, you should contact the journal editorial office for advice.

Conflicts of Interest

All authors of articles must disclose all conflicts of interest they may have with the publication of the manuscript or an institution or product that is mentioned in the manuscript and/or is important to the outcome of the study presented. Authors should also disclose conflicts of interest with products that compete with those mentioned in their manuscript.

Competing interests

Examples of financial competing interests include (but are not limited to):

Employment or voluntary involvement
Collaborations with advocacy groups relating to the content of the article
Grants from an entity paid to the author or organization
Personal fees received by the author/s as honoraria, royalties, consulting fees, lecture fees, testimonies, etc
Patents held or pending by the authors, their institutions or funding organizations, or licensed to an entity whether earning royalties or not
Royalties being received by the authors or their institutions
Stock or share ownership
Benefits related to the development of products as an outcome of the work

Examples of non-financial competing interests include (but are not limited to):

Receipt of drugs, equipment, or access to data by an entity that might benefit or be at an advantage financially or reputationally from the published findings.
Holding a position on the boards of industry bodies or private companies that might benefit or be at an advantage financially or reputationally from the published findings.
Writing assistance or administrative support from a person or organization that might benefit or be at an advantage from the published findings.
Personal, political, religious, ideological, academic, and intellectual competing interests are perceived to be relevant to the published content.
Involvement in legal action related to the work.

All authors of a manuscript submitted to the journal will be required to complete a competing interest declaration which will be listed in the Disclosure section at the end of the article. If an author is in doubt over whether they need to disclose a competing interest, they should consult with their institution or the journal Editor, who can guide them on the right course of action.

If there are no competing interests to declare, the following statement will be added to the article “The authors declare that they have no competing interests.”

Sponsorship of clinical trials

Authors employed by pharmaceutical companies or other organizations which sponsor clinical trials must declare this as a competing interest.

A competing interest has the potential to influence or bias someone’s judgments or views. They arise when a personal judgment concerning a primary interest (such as patient welfare or research results) may be influenced by a secondary interest (such as financial gain). Misconduct occurs when an author, editor, or reviewer does not declare relevant competing interests, which can be perceived to influence their opinion of or assessment of a research or non-research article. Editors and reviewers should recuse themselves from any kind of involvement with submissions they have a competing interest against.

Corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions

Sometimes after an article has been published it may be necessary to make a change to the published article.

This will be done after careful consideration by the Editor to ensure any necessary changes are done in accordance with guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) .

Any necessary changes will be accompanied by a post-publication notice which will be permanently linked to the original article. This can be in the form of a Correction notice, an Expression of Concern, a Retraction, and in rare circumstances a Removal. The purpose of this mechanism of making changes that are permanent and transparent is to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record.

Authors and institutions may also request the retraction of their articles if their reasons meet the criteria for retraction.

All retractions issued in the journal will ensure:

the retraction and original article are linked in both directions
the retracted article is clearly identified
the original HTML version will remain, with both the HTML and PDF of the original article digitally watermarked ‘Retracted’
A clear explanation giving the reason for the retraction is provided
the person(s), for example, the authors and/or the Editor, who requested the retraction is clearly stated

The journal recognizes the purpose of a retraction is to correct the literature and ensure the integrity of the publication record. They are not intended as a means of punishment for authors.

Retractions will not normally be issued to resolve authorship disputes. The preferred option in this situation is to issue a revision. This is provided the authors can justify the change in authorship, and this usually requires the support of their respective institutions.

To help minimize the impact of incorrect or misleading publications, all efforts will be made to issue retractions as soon as possible.

In some cases, an Expression of Concern notice may be considered where concerns of a major nature have been raised, but where the outcome of the investigation is inconclusive or where due to various complexities the investigation will not be complete for a considerable time. When the investigation has been completed, a Retraction or Correction notice may follow the Expression of Concern, and alongside the original article, all will remain part of the permanent published record.

A Removal notice will be issued in very rare circumstances where the problems cannot be addressed by a Retraction or Correction notice. Examples include where the content in the article is defamatory or infringes on other legal rights or is subject to a court order. In the rare case of an article being removed from the journal Online, a removal notice will be issued in its place.

Ethical compliance

For studies involving humans, animals, or sensitive data:

Approval from an institutional ethics board (with approval number) must be provided.
Informed consent must be obtained for human participants (and proof available upon request).
Conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, or personal) must be disclosed in the manuscript.

Copyright and permissions

All third-party material (figures, tables, text excerpts) is properly cited, and written permission from copyright holders is uploaded with the submission.
Authors grant JISET non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work under the specified license (CC BY).

Consequences of false declarations

Rejection or retraction if violations (e.g., plagiarism, undisclosed conflicts) are discovered.
Blacklisting authors for severe breaches (e.g., data fabrication).

Manuscript submission

Authors submitting manuscripts to JISET affirm that:

The work is original, and they are the sole authors of the manuscript.
Proper credit is given to the sources of information, ideas, or text used in the manuscript through appropriate citations.

Confidentiality

JISET Editorial board is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and users. This outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information associated with JISET.

JISET policy focuses on ensuring a high-quality and ethical publication process. It emphasizes peer review, original research, and adherence to ethical standards. The journal accepts manuscripts in English, and it does not charge authors for submission or processing. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, with the reviewer and author identities kept confidential.

Copyright policy

Who Can Submit?
Anyone can submit original works to JISET, provided they hold the copyright to the material or are authorized by the copyright owner(s). Authors must confirm that their submission is their own original work and has not been published elsewhere.

Open Access Policy
All articles published in JISET are freely accessible to the public for reading and download. The journal is dedicated to open access principles, ensuring unrestricted distribution and dissemination of scholarly knowledge to maximize impact and visibility.

License Terms
Authors retain full copyright of their work. They grant JISET a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits others to share, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original author.

User Rights
Readers and users have the right to access, download, share, and reuse articles freely, provided they give proper attribution to the original authors. They may translate, adapt, or incorporate content for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as they comply with the attribution requirement of the CC BY 4.0 license.

Author Rights
Authors keep all ownership rights to their work. They grant JISET a non-exclusive license for publication under CC BY 4.0, allowing them to reuse, share, and deposit their work in repositories or on personal and institutional sites, as long as proper attribution is maintained.

Data falsification/ fabrication

Deliberate manipulation or fabrication of data is a serious form of research misconduct. Such actions are intended to deceive, compromise the integrity of the scholarly record, and can result in significant and lasting consequences.

Submitted manuscripts that are found to have either fabricated or falsified experimental results, including the manipulation of images, will incur data fabrication and falsification sanctions.

Data integrity and author responsibility

Authors must ensure that all data included in their manuscript is accurate, complete, and a truthful representation of their research. To support the peer review and editorial evaluation process, authors are expected to retain the original raw data underlying their findings and be prepared to provide it upon request.

The inability or refusal to produce original data when requested may lead to the rejection of the manuscript or the retraction of a published article.

Intentional manipulation or fabrication of data constitutes a serious breach of research ethics. Such misconduct undermines the integrity of the scholarly record and is considered a deliberate attempt to mislead, potentially causing long-term and far-reaching consequences.

Duplicate submission/ publication

Authors must confirm at the time of submission that the manuscript is not under review or published elsewhere. Submitting or publishing the same work in more than one journal, intentionally or otherwise, is generally considered a serious breach of ethical standards. This includes articles previously published in another language.

In cases of acceptable secondary publication, such as translations, authors must follow ICMJE guidelines. They are required to obtain permission from the original publisher and copyright holder, inform the Editor of the receiving journal, and clearly indicate that the submission is a translated version. A citation to the original publication must also be included for full transparency.

Funding

The journal requires that authors declare all the sources of funding including financial support in their manuscript. The authors should describe the role of the sponsor(s), if any, in any of the stages from study design to submission of the manuscript for publication. They should also state if the sponsor(s) had no such involvement.

Authors should ensure that this information is accurate and in accordance with your funder’s requirements.

Images and figures

You should only use images and figures in your article if they are relevant and valuable to the work reported.

Please refrain from adding content of this type which is purely illustrative and does not add value to the scholarly work.

As a warranty in JISET Author Publishing Agreement, you make with us, you must obtain the necessary written permission to include material in your article that is owned and held in copyright by a third party, including – but not limited to – any proprietary text, illustration, table, or other material, including data, audio, video, film stills, screenshots, musical notation, and any supplemental material.

Consent for Publication

Authors must consider cultural sensitivities related to images included in their manuscripts. For instance, some cultures restrict the display of human remains or images of the deceased. Authors should follow appropriate ethical guidelines and seek approval from relevant communities where applicable.

Photographic images, including those from microscopy, must accurately represent the original data. Any modifications or enhancements must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript and figure legends, ensuring readers are not misled. Authors should be prepared to provide the original, unedited versions of images, including uncropped, unannotated, and unprocessed files, if requested by the editorial office.

Only minor, whole-image modifications are permitted, and these must not affect the scientific interpretation. Authors must detail image acquisition methods and describe any image processing steps, including the software name and version used. Modifications that alter the scientific meaning of the image are strictly prohibited.

Any images or figures which have been obtained from another published source can only be re-used if the authors have obtained the appropriate permissions for re-use from the copyright owner. A statement to confirm this must be included within the figure legend. The original source of the image must be cited, even in cases where the image or figure is not under copyright, or if re-use is allowed under a license that permits unrestricted re-use.

Misconduct

The journal takes all forms of misconduct seriously and will take all necessary action, in accordance with COPE guidelines , to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

Examples of misconduct include (but are not limited to):

Affiliation misrepresentation
Breaches in copyright/use of third-party material without appropriate permissions
Citation manipulation
Duplicate submission/publication
“Ethics dumping”
Image or data manipulation/fabrication
Peer review manipulation
Plagiarism
Text-recycling/self-plagiarism
Undisclosed competing interests
Unethical research

Duplicate submission

Manuscripts that are found to have been published elsewhere, or to be under review elsewhere, will incur duplicate submission/publication sanctions. If authors screen their own previously published work, or work that is currently under review, as the basis for a submitted manuscript, they are required to cite the previous work and indicate how their submitted manuscript offers novel contributions beyond those of the previous work.

Citation manipulation

Submitted manuscripts that are found to include citations whose primary purpose is to increase the number of citations to a given author’s work, or to articles published in a particular journal, will incur citation manipulation sanctions.

Improper author contribution or attribution

All listed authors must have made a significant scientific contribution to the research in the manuscript and approved all its claims. It is important to list everyone who made a significant scientific contribution, including students and laboratory technicians.

Redundant Publications

Redundant publications involve the inappropriate division of study outcomes into several articles.

Image manipulation

Where deliberate action has been taken to inappropriately manipulate or fabricate an image. This is a serious form of misconduct as it is designed to mislead others and damage the integrity of the scholarly record with wide-reaching and long-term consequences.

The journal expects all images contained within manuscripts to be accurate and free from manipulation. Specific features within an image may not be enhanced, obscured, moved, removed, or introduced without adequate notification of what the alteration is. Adjustments to the brightness, contrast, or colour balance of an image are acceptable if they do not obscure, eliminate, or misrepresent information present in the original. Grouping images from different parts of gels, western blots or microscope images must be made explicit in the arrangement of the figure or the text of the figure legend.

If the original, unedited images cannot be produced on request, acceptance of a manuscript or paper may be declined or retracted.