Editorial Policies
Creative Commons License
At IR, all published content is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This open-access licensing system ensures that our readers have unrestricted access to the journal’s articles, while authors retain ownership of their work.
Key Points:
- Reuse and Adaptation: Authors and readers can reuse, remix, and build upon the content, even for commercial purposes, as long as proper attribution is provided.
- Citations: Articles published under this license can be cited freely, promoting greater dissemination and engagement with the work.
- Open Access: The open-access nature of IR allows for wider dissemination of knowledge, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence and data retrieval.
Editorial Process
The editorial process at IR is designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and high-quality publication standards. We strive for efficiency, professionalism, and objectivity at every stage of the process, from initial manuscript submission to final publication.
Key Steps:
- Initial Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts through the IR online submission portal.
- Editorial Review: The manuscript is reviewed by the editorial team for compliance with journal standards, relevance to the scope of the journal, and originality.
- Peer Review: After passing the initial editorial review, manuscripts are sent for peer review.
- Decision: The editor-in-chief, in consultation with associate editors, makes a final decision based on peer reviewers' feedback and manuscript quality.
- Revisions: Authors are invited to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ suggestions and comments. Authors must submit a revised version with a point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments.
- Final Acceptance: After revisions are made, the manuscript is re-evaluated and, if satisfactory, accepted for publication.
COPE Recommendation for Plagiarism
At IR, we adhere strictly to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for handling plagiarism. We believe in maintaining the highest ethical standards and ensuring that all published work is original and contributes meaningfully to the field.
Policy Overview:
- Detection: We utilize advanced plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts for potential issues.
- Handling Cases: If plagiarism is detected, the editorial board will follow COPE’s recommendations, which may include immediate rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the article if already published.
- Investigation: The journal ensures a thorough investigation is conducted and appropriate actions are taken based on the severity of the offense.
Advertisement Policies
The Intelligent Retrieval does not accept any advertisement that conflicts with its scholarly integrity. All advertisements must align with the ethical values and scientific focus of the journal.
Policy Guidelines:
- Relevance: Advertisements should be relevant to the journal’s readership, particularly in the domains of artificial intelligence, data retrieval, machine learning, and related fields.
- Approval Process: Advertisements must be pre-approved by the editorial team before publication.
- No Impact on Editorial Content: Advertisements must not interfere with or influence the editorial independence of the journal.
Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosures (Specific to Editors)
Editors are required to declare any potential conflict of interest (COI) that may arise during the manuscript handling process. This ensures that decisions are made impartially and transparently.
Policy Details:
- Personal or Financial Interests: Editors must disclose any personal, financial, or professional relationships that might influence their editorial decisions.
- Transparency: All potential conflicts of interest should be declared in writing before the manuscript handling process begins. If a conflict of interest is identified, the editor will recuse themselves from handling the manuscript.
- Fairness: We aim to ensure all submissions are treated fairly, and COIs are managed appropriately to prevent bias.
Publisher Policies
As the publisher of IR, we are committed to ensuring ethical publishing practices. Our policies promote transparency, fairness, and respect for the rights of authors, reviewers, and readers.
Key Publisher Guidelines:
- Ethical Oversight: We abide by the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our publishing process.
- Timely Publication: We strive for quick publication, with efficient handling of manuscripts and prompt response to authors and reviewers.
- Corrections and Retractions: If necessary, corrections, retractions, or clarifications will be issued to address errors in published articles, following COPE guidelines.
COPE Recommendation for Conflict of Interest (Specific to Editors)
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for managing conflicts of interest are critical to ensuring that editorial decisions are made impartially. Editors must disclose any potential conflicts, whether they arise from personal, professional, or financial relationships.
Detailed Guidelines:
- Types of Conflicts: Conflicts of interest can include financial ties, relationships with authors or institutions, or previous involvement with a manuscript under review.
- Management of COIs: In cases of potential COIs, the editor must recuse themselves from the review and decision-making process, ensuring another qualified editor handles the manuscript.
- Maintaining Integrity: Editors must prioritize the integrity of the journal over personal or institutional interests when making decisions.
Peer Review Process
The IR uses a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, fairness, and transparency in the evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.
Peer Review Steps:
- Selection of Reviewers: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript.
- Double-Blind Review: Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other, ensuring unbiased feedback.
- Reviewer's Role: Reviewers provide constructive feedback on the quality, originality, methodology, and impact of the work.
- Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes the final decision regarding the manuscript (accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or rejection).
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
IR adheres to a strict code of publication ethics to maintain the integrity of the research process. This statement outlines the policies in place to prevent publication malpractice and uphold the quality of work published in the journal.
Ethical Standards:
- No Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that all manuscripts are free from plagiarism and properly attribute sources.
- Data Integrity: Authors are required to report data honestly and transparently.
- Peer Review Integrity: Reviewers and editors must uphold the confidentiality and integrity of the peer review process.
- Corrections: If errors or misconduct are detected post-publication, the journal will take appropriate actions to correct or retract the article.
Editorial Policies
The IR editorial policies are designed to ensure high standards in every aspect of the publication process, from initial manuscript submission to post-publication promotion.
Key Editorial Guidelines:
- Manuscript Submission: All manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online portal, following the specified formatting and submission guidelines.
- Editorial Independence: The editorial board has the autonomy to make decisions based solely on academic merit, free from any external influence.
- Transparency: All steps of the editorial process are transparent to authors, reviewers, and readers. Authors are informed at each stage of the process regarding the status of their submission.
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