JADEN is a peer-reviewed journal committed to maintaining integrity, transparency, and responsible research communication. This statement follows the COPE Best Practice Guidelines and applies to all parties involved: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. General Principles

• Publishing in JADEN contributes to the global knowledge in algorithmic digital engineering.
• Peer review ensures scientific quality and reflects the credibility of authors and institutions.
• All parties must uphold ethical standards to preserve academic integrity and digital synergy.

2. Duties of Editors

• Publication Decisions
  Editors decide which manuscripts to publish based on validity, originality, and relevance.
• Fair Play
  Manuscripts are evaluated on content only, without discrimination.
• Confidentiality
  Editors must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript.
• Disclosure & Conflicts of Interest
  Unpublished materials may not be used by editors for personal research.
• Misconduct Handling:
  Editors follow COPE procedures for suspected ethical violations.

3. Duties of Reviewers

• Contribution to Decisions
  Peer review assists editorial decisions and helps authors improve manuscripts.
• Promptness
  Reviewers who cannot complete timely reviews must inform editors.
• Confidentiality
  Manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents.
• Objectivity
  Reviews must be impartial, constructive, and supported by arguments.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers identify missing references and potential overlaps.
• Conflicts of Interest
  Reviewers decline reviews when conflicts exist (financial, collaborative, competitive).

4. Duties of Authors

• Reporting Standards
  Authors must present accurate and transparent accounts of their work.
• Data Access & Retention
  Authors should provide raw data if requested and retain it post-publication.
• Originality & Plagiarism
  Submissions must be original; use of others’ work must be cited properly.
• Multiple/Concurrent Publication
  Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals.
• Acknowledgment of Sources
  Proper citation of others’ work is mandatory.
• Authorship
  Only those who contributed significantly should be listed as authors; all co-authors must approve the final version.
• Disclosure of Conflicts
  All financial or substantive conflicts of interest must be declared.
• Errors in Published Works
  Authors must promptly notify editors of significant errors for correction or retraction.

5. Duties of the Publisher

• Ensure editorial independence and integrity of publication.
• Support editors and reviewers in maintaining quality standards.
• Handle misconduct cases following COPE guidelines.
• Provide mechanisms for corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

6. Withdrawal and Retraction Policy

• Author-Initiated Withdrawal:
  • Authors may withdraw manuscripts only before acceptance.
  • If after peer review, a written explanation signed by all authors is required.
  • Unethical withdrawal after acceptance may result in sanctions (e.g., ban on future submissions).
• Editor/Publisher-Initiated Retraction:
  • Articles may be retracted due to plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, serious methodological errors, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.
  • Retracted articles remain accessible in the archive but clearly marked as “Retracted.”
• Corrections and Expressions of Concern:
  • Minor errors are corrected with errata or corrigenda.
  • If misconduct is suspected but under investigation, an expression of concern may be published.