Policies

Focus and Scope

1. Focus

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application, and Technology aims to publish original research results on the implementation of the Computer Engineering technology.

2. Scope

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application, and Technology covers a broad range of research topics in Computer Engineering. The topics include, but are not limited to Computer Engineering, Computer System, Computer Application, Computer Technology, Multimedia Application, Mobile Computing & Applications, Internet of Things, UI/UX,  Information Systems and Technologies, E-Learning & Distance Learning, Infrastructure Systems and Services, E-Government, E-Business & E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence, Embedded System, Network & Data Communication, Databases, Big Data, Data Mining, Software Engineering, Computer Network, Computer Architecture, Computer Security, Soft Computing and Intelligent System, Computer Apps in Electrical/Telecommunication Engineering, Data Science & Analysis, Applied Science, Data Processing in Remote Sensing Technology, Ionospheric Monitoring Data, Computer and Information Engineering.

Peer Review Process

The review process is done by evaluating and validating a scholarly work by one or more people of similar competence to the work. Manuscript submitted must be original without any plagiarism and inappropriate data manipulation. The Chief Editor will assign appropriate Section Editor (SE) based on his/her competencies. The manuscript will be screened by Section Editor (SE) to ensure basic science criteria. Further, SE will assign at least two reviewers to review the manuscript. This journal follows blind peer review, which means reviewers are anonymous to the author, but not otherwise. The SE will notify the author whether the manuscript is accepted, rejected, or revision required, based on the result of the review process. Should the manuscript require revisions, the reviewers’ comments must be correctly and completely addressed before resubmitting. For validating the revisions, the revised manuscript will be sent back to the reviewers. Unless the reviewers have satisfied with the revisions, the manuscript will be accepted for publication.

Open Access Policy

All article accepted for publication will be available online in PDF form and freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving Policy

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. The journal employs reliable digital archiving solutions to safeguard scholarly work for future use.

1. LOCKSS System for Secure Archiving

• The journal utilizes the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system, which provides a distributed archiving system to ensure digital preservation and redundancy.
• Through LOCKSS, multiple copies of the journal's content are stored across a network of participating libraries, protecting against loss, corruption, or removal.

2. Digital Repositories and Indexing

• All published articles are permanently stored and indexed in reputable academic repositories and databases.
• The journal follows industry-standard preservation practices to maintain the integrity and authenticity of scholarly content.

3. Accessibility and Long-Term Availability

• Archived content remains freely accessible to researchers, institutions, and the public, even in the event of technical failures or unforeseen circumstances.
• The archiving policy aligns with Open Access principles, ensuring that knowledge remains widely available without barriers.

This archiving policy guarantees the security, availability, and preservation of all scholarly publications in this journal

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing. We adhere to the principles of transparency, integrity, and academic excellence, ensuring that all stakeholders—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—uphold responsible publishing practices. The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and expects all parties to comply with ethical publishing standards.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting to Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology must:

• Ensure originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Avoid plagiarism: All sources must be properly cited, and the journal uses plagiarism detection software to ensure integrity.
• Disclose conflicts of interest: Authors must declare any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
• Provide accurate data: Data should be presented honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
• Acknowledge contributions: Proper credit should be given to all contributors to the research.
• Follow ethical research practices: Any study involving human or animal subjects must comply with relevant ethical standards and have received appropriate approvals.

Failure to adhere to these ethical guidelines may result in manuscript rejection or retraction of published articles.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the quality of published research. They must:

• Conduct objective and fair reviews: Reviews should be based solely on academic merit, without bias or personal judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must not be shared or discussed outside the peer review process.
• Identify ethical concerns: Reviewers should alert the editorial team to any suspected plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices.
• Avoid conflicts of interest: If a reviewer has a conflict of interest with an assigned manuscript, they should decline the review.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team is committed to:

• Ensuring fair and unbiased evaluation: Manuscripts are evaluated based on scholarly merit, free from discrimination.
• Maintaining confidentiality: Author and reviewer identities remain anonymous in the double-blind peer review process.
• Handling ethical violations responsibly: Editors will take necessary actions in cases of plagiarism, fraud, or academic misconduct.
• Implementing corrections and retractions: If errors or ethical breaches are identified in published work, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or statements of concern as needed.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

• The publisher ensures that the journal follows ethical publishing guidelines and safeguards the integrity of the scholarly record.
• The journal is committed to preventing publication malpractice, such as duplicate submissions, data fabrication, or conflicts of interest.
• The publisher provides mechanisms for ethical complaint resolution, ensuring transparency in the editorial decision-making process.

5. Handling Misconduct and Retractions

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology follows COPE guidelines for handling:

• Plagiarism and duplicate publication: Immediate rejection or retraction if detected.
• Data falsification or manipulation: Investigation and appropriate corrective actions.
• Authorship disputes: Resolution in accordance with ethical authorship criteria.

Retractions, corrections, or expressions of concern will be issued if misconduct is confirmed.

Retraction Policy

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Retractions are issued in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to correct the academic record when significant ethical violations, errors, or misconduct are identified in published articles.

1. Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted under the following circumstances:

• Plagiarism: If the article contains significant portions copied from other works without proper citation.
• Data fabrication or falsification: If the research findings are based on manipulated, fabricated, or falsified data.
• Duplicate publication: If the same article has been published in another journal without proper justification or approval.
• Ethical breaches: If the article violates ethical research standards, including human or animal research ethics.
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest: If serious undisclosed conflicts of interest are found that compromise the credibility of the research.
• Major errors affecting validity: If errors in data analysis, methodology, or results significantly alter the study’s conclusions.

2. Retraction Process

• The editorial board initiates an investigation upon receiving allegations of misconduct or errors.
• Authors are given an opportunity to respond to concerns before a final decision is made.
• If retraction is justified, the journal will:
• Publish a formal retraction notice, clearly stating the reason for the retraction.
• Mark the article as retracted, while keeping the original version available for transparency.
• Update indexing databases to reflect the retraction.

3. Retraction Notice

A retraction notice will be published in the journal and linked to the original article. It will include:

• The reason for retraction (e.g., plagiarism, ethical violations, or errors).
• A statement clarifying whether the authors agreed to the retraction.
• Information on any related editorial actions.

4. Partial Retractions and Corrections

• If only part of an article is affected by errors, a correction or erratum may be issued instead of a full retraction.
• The correction will be clearly linked to the original article to ensure transparency.

5. Consequences of Retraction

• Retracted articles remain available but are clearly labeled to prevent further citation of unreliable work.
• Authors responsible for misconduct may be banned from future submissions.
• Severe cases of ethical violations may be reported to affiliated institutions or funding agencies.

By enforcing a strict retraction policy, Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology upholds the highest standards of research integrity and academic credibility.

Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

To uphold academic integrity and ensure the originality of published research, Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology strictly enforces a plagiarism screening policy. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism detection using iThenticate before being considered for peer review and publication.

1. Plagiarism Detection Process

• All manuscripts are screened using iThenticate plagiarism detection software to check for textual similarity and potential plagiarism.
• The maximum acceptable similarity score is 25%, excluding references/bibliographies.
• Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be immediately rejected or returned for revision.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:

• Direct plagiarism: Copying text from another source without citation.
• Self-plagiarism: Reusing portions of an author’s own previously published work without proper attribution.
• Mosaic plagiarism: Paraphrasing sentences while maintaining the original structure without proper citation.
• Improper citation: Failing to properly acknowledge sources of ideas, data, or text.

3. Actions for Plagiarism Violations

If plagiarism is detected:

• Minor cases (similarity between 25-30%): Authors will be required to revise the manuscript and provide proper citations.
• Moderate cases (similarity above 30%): The manuscript will be rejected, and authors may be advised to rewrite and resubmit.
• Severe cases (extensive plagiarism, including verbatim copying from multiple sources): Immediate rejection and blacklisting of the author(s) for future submissions.
• If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article may be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.

4. Author Responsibility

• Authors must ensure that their submission is original and properly cited.
• If using previously published work (e.g., conference papers), authors must provide transparency regarding self-citation and prior dissemination.

By implementing this plagiarism screening policy, Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology ensures that all published research maintains academic integrity, originality, and scholarly credibility.

Withdrawal Policy

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application and Technology is committed to maintaining the integrity of the publication process. Authors are discouraged from withdrawing manuscripts once they have been submitted, as this affects the efficiency of editorial and peer review processes. However, withdrawals may be permitted under specific conditions as outlined below:

1. Withdrawal Before Review Process

• Authors may withdraw their manuscript before it enters the peer review process by submitting a written request to the editorial office.
• The request must be formally submitted by the corresponding author, stating the reason for withdrawal.

2. Withdrawal During or After Peer Review

• Once a manuscript is under review, withdrawal is strongly discouraged.
• If authors wish to withdraw, they must provide a valid reason, and approval is subject to the editorial board's discretion.
• Frequent or unethical withdrawals may result in blacklisting of the author(s) from future submissions.

3. Withdrawal After Acceptance

• Post-acceptance withdrawal is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances (e.g., ethical concerns, critical errors).
• If the withdrawal request is due to ethical violations or research misconduct, the journal reserves the right to issue a retraction and notify relevant authorities.

4. Unauthorized Withdrawal & Consequences

• If an author withdraws a manuscript unilaterally without notifying the editorial board, they may be barred from submitting future manuscripts for a certain period.
• Institutions or funding agencies may be notified if misconduct is suspected.

5. Editorial Withdrawal Rights

• The journal reserves the right to withdraw a submission if ethical issues, plagiarism, or data falsification are discovered at any stage.
• A retraction notice will be issued for already published articles found to violate academic integrity.

This policy ensures fairness to all contributors and maintains the efficiency and integrity of the publication process.

Article Processing Charges and Waiver Policy

Fees charged for the process in the journal are organized as follows.

• Article Submission: We do not charge for article submission.
• Review Process: We do not charge for the review process.
• Article Publication: We do not charge for article publication.
• Waiver policy for charges: Since we do not charge for all of the processes above, waive is not needed to be provided by the publisher.

Journal of Computer Engineering: Progress, Application, and Technology is published quarterly a year in February, May, August and November.