Applied Artificial Intelligence and Engineering Journal (AEIJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, and academic responsibility in scholarly publishing.

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—are expected to adhere to ethical standards and professional conduct.

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to AEIJ must ensure that:

• The submitted work is original and has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
• All data presented in the manuscript are accurate, authentic, and free from fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
• Proper acknowledgment and citation of the work of others are provided.
• Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.
• Any potential conflicts of interest related to the research, funding, or publication are clearly disclosed.
• Manuscripts involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations.
• Authors are willing to provide corrections or retractions if significant errors are identified after publication.

Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Duties of Editors

Editors of AEIJ are responsible for:

• Evaluating manuscripts solely based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and reviewer information.
• Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and transparent peer-review process.
• Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.
• Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation.
• Making publication decisions based on reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s editorial policies.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts and review materials.
• Provide constructive comments and clear recommendations to improve manuscript quality.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
• Inform editors of any potential conflicts of interest or ethical concerns related to the manuscript.
• Refrain from using unpublished information obtained through the review process for personal advantage.

Publication Misconduct

AEIJ does not tolerate any form of publication misconduct, including but not limited to:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Citation manipulation
• Improper authorship attribution
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest

If ethical violations are identified, the journal may take actions including manuscript rejection, publication correction, article retraction, and notification to affiliated institutions where necessary.

Ethical Oversight

The journal encourages ethical research practices and supports academic integrity throughout the publication process. Editors may use plagiarism detection software and other verification methods to ensure the originality and authenticity of submitted manuscripts.

By submitting a manuscript to AEIJ, authors agree to comply with the journal’s ethical policies and publication standards.