Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

At Intelligence Technology International Press (ITIP), we are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. Our policies follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and align with international best practices to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in scholarly publishing.
Publishing an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential building block in developing a coherent and respected knowledge network. It directly reflects the quality of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is, therefore, essential to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing: the authors, the journal editors, the peer reviewers, the publisher, and the society.

1. Review Criteria
   The following criteria must be evaluated by reviewers when evaluating submitted articles. The criteria include questions on originality, methodology, literature review, argumentation, presentation, and significance.
   • Originality
     • Does the article present a new research question, theory, method, or empirical finding?
     • Does it avoid duplicating existing literature and contribute meaningfully to the field?
   • Methodology / Rigor
     • Is the research design rigorous and logically sound?
     • Are data collection and analysis methods appropriate?
     • Are the results reliable and reproducible?
   • Literature Review / Context
     • Does the article provide a comprehensive and relevant literature review?
     • Does it situate the study within existing theories or frameworks and clearly identify research gaps?
   • Argumentation / Interpretation
     • Are the conclusions supported by data or evidence?
     • Are the arguments logically structured and sufficiently detailed, avoiding overgeneralization or unsupported assumptions?
   • Clarity / Presentation
     • Is the writing clear, precise, and well-structured?
     • Does the article follow international journal conventions (abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusion, etc.)?
   • Significance / Impact
     • What is the potential impact of the study on the academic community or practical applications?
     • Does it inspire further research or policy implications?
2. Editorial Responsibilities
   • Editors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope, without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, nationality, or political beliefs.
   • Editors must ensure a fair, rigorous, and timely peer review process. Decisions to accept or reject a manuscript are based on the significance, clarity, validity, and relevance of the research.
   • Editors must maintain confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not use unpublished materials for personal advantage.
   • Editors should take reasonable steps to identify and prevent research misconduct, including plagiarism and data falsification.
3. Peer Reviewer Responsibilities
   • Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and should not disclose or share any part of them.
   • Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, with clear arguments to support their recommendations.
   • Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their judgment and decline to review in such cases.
   • Reviewers are expected to identify relevant published work that has not been cited and alert the editor to any potential ethical concerns.
4. Author Responsibilities
   • Authors must present original research and provide accurate and complete data, methods, and findings.
   • Authors must ensure that their work is free from plagiarism, falsification, or manipulation of data.
   • Proper acknowledgment of all sources is required. Authors must cite all publications that have influenced their work.
   • All listed authors should have made a significant contribution to the research and approved the final version of the manuscript. The journal's review policy is double anonymous peer review; therefore, the author's name should be concealed and not disclosed in the manuscript.
   • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and all sources of financial or institutional support.
   • Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is strictly prohibited.
5. Plagiarism and Misconduct
   • All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism detection tools prior to peer review.
   • Manuscripts found to involve plagiarism, fabrication, or other forms of research misconduct will be rejected. Published articles that are later found to involve misconduct may be retracted or corrected in line with COPE guidelines.
6. Retraction and Corrections
   • ITIP will issue retractions, corrections, or expressions of concern when significant errors, misconduct, or ethical issues are identified in published work.
   • Retractions will follow COPE guidelines and will clearly state the reasons to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
7. Withdrawal Policy
   • Manuscript withdrawal after submission is strongly discouraged. Authors requesting withdrawal must provide valid reasons to the editorial office.
   • Frequent or unethical withdrawal practices may result in restrictions on future submissions.
8. Copyright and Licensing
   • Authors retain copyright of their work but grant ITIP the right of first publication.
   • Copyright© by the authors, Licensee Intelligence Technology International Press. All articles are open-access articles distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA).
9. Disclaimer/Publisher's Note
   • The statements, opinions and data contained in all publications are solely those of the author(s) and not of ITIP and/or the editor(s).
10. The Policy Regarding the Use of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies
    The Intelligence Technology International Press (ITIP) adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To ensure transparency, accountability, and the integrity of the scholarly record, the following policies apply to all authors, reviewers, and editors.
    • Authorship and Accountability
      Non-Authorship of AI: Generative AI tools (including but not limited to ChatGPT, Claude, Large Language Models, and image generators) cannot be listed as authors on any manuscript. AI tools do not possess legal standing and cannot share the responsibilities or accountability inherent to authorship.
      Human Responsibility: The human authors are fully responsible and liable for the content of their work, including the accuracy of any text, data, or figures produced or edited by AI tools. It is the author's responsibility to ensure that the use of AI has not introduced plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.
    • Appropriate Use and Disclosure
      Permitted Use: Authors may use AI tools to improve the readability, language fluency, and grammar of their manuscript.
      Discouraged Use: The use of AI to generate key scientific hypotheses, interpret data, or draw conclusions without critical human oversight is strongly discouraged.
      Mandatory Declaration: If Generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the writing or research process, authors must disclose this transparency. This declaration does not apply to standard tools such as spelling or grammar checkers (e.g., Microsoft Word, Grammarly).
    • Instructions for Authors: Declaration Statement
      Authors using AI tools must include a specific statement at the end of their manuscript (immediately preceding the References section) titled "Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process."
      Sample Statement:
      "During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [Name of Tool / Service] in order to [Reason, e.g., improve the readability and language]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the publication."
      If no AI was used, this declaration is not required.
    • Policy for Peer Reviewers
      Confidentiality: Reviewers are strictly prohibited from uploading manuscripts (including abstracts, data, or figures) into external Generative AI tools to generate peer review reports. Uploading unpublished material to a public AI platform violates the confidentiality requirement of the peer review process, as the data may be retained to train the model.
      Review Generation: Reviewers must not use AI tools to write their review reports. The critical assessment of a manuscript requires human judgment, nuance, and expertise that AI cannot replicate.
    • Policy for Editors
      To protect the confidentiality and proprietary rights of the authors, editors shall not upload submitted manuscripts into Generative AI systems for the purpose of making editorial decisions or drafting decision letters.
11. Advertising Policy
    The Intelligence Technology International Press (ITIP) maintains a strict policy regarding commercial influence to ensure the integrity and independence of our editorial process.
    • No Advertising Accepted
      The Intelligence Technology International Press (ITIP) does not accept or publish any form of advertising. This includes, but is not limited to, banner ads, pop-ups, sponsored articles, or print advertisements in our publications.
    • Editorial Independence
      Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, relevance, and quality of the manuscript. Our editorial process is free from any commercial influence or conflicts of interest related to advertising or sponsorship.
    • Website Neutrality
      The journal’s website is dedicated exclusively to the dissemination of scholarly content. No commercial logos or marketing materials are displayed alongside the published articles.