The Journal of Emerging Data Intelligence (JEDI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and transparency. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines and expects all parties involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—to adhere to these principles.
1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to JEDI must ensure that:
- The work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere
- All sources are properly cited, and plagiarism in any form is avoided
- Data are accurately reported and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated
- The use of AI tools (if any) is ethical, transparent, and limited to language assistance only
- All listed authors have made a significant scholarly contribution
- Appropriate ethical approval has been obtained for studies involving human participants or sensitive data
- Any conflicts of interest or funding sources are clearly disclosed
2. Plagiarism and Similarity Policy
- All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software
- Manuscripts must have a similarity index below 18%
- Self-plagiarism, redundant publication, and text recycling without citation are not permitted
- Manuscripts exceeding acceptable limits may be rejected at any stage
3. AI-Generated Content Policy
JEDI recognizes the responsible use of AI-assisted tools; however:
- AI tools may only be used for language refinement or formatting assistance
- AI must not be credited as an author
- Manuscripts with excessive AI-generated content or AI detection scores above 20% may be rejected
- Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all content
4. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
- Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and confidentially
- Declare any conflict of interest before accepting a review
- Avoid using manuscript content for personal or professional advantage
- Provide constructive, evidence-based feedback within the agreed timeframe
5. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editors and editorial board members shall:
- Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance
- Ensure a transparent and unbiased review process
- Maintain reviewer and author confidentiality
- Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern
6. Conflict of Interest
All participants in the publication process must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence their work. Undisclosed conflicts may result in rejection or post-publication action.
7. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
JEDI reserves the right to:
- Publish corrections for minor errors
- Issue retractions in cases of serious ethical breaches
- Release expressions of concern where misconduct is suspected
Such actions will be conducted transparently and in accordance with best publishing practices.
8. Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work and agree to publish under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) License, allowing non-commercial use with proper attribution.
9. Compliance with Ethical Standards
JEDI follows internationally recognized ethical standards and aligns its policies with: