Publication Ethics
American Digits: Journal of Computing and Digital Technologies is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and academic honesty.
The journal follows internationally recognized ethical publishing principles and considers the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) where applicable.
Authors' Responsibilities
Authors must ensure that:
- Submitted work is original.
- The manuscript has not been published elsewhere.
- The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
- All listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions.
- Sources are properly cited.
- Data and findings are reported honestly and accurately.
AI-Assisted Writing
Artificial intelligence tools may be used only as writing assistance.
Authors remain fully responsible for:
- Accuracy
- Originality
- Interpretation
- Ethical compliance
- Final content of the manuscript
AI systems cannot be listed as authors.
Plagiarism
The journal screens submissions for plagiarism.
Manuscripts containing unacceptable plagiarism, fabricated data, falsification, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct may be rejected immediately.
Review Ethics
Reviewers are expected to:
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Declare conflicts of interest.
- Provide objective and constructive evaluations.
- Avoid using unpublished information for personal advantage.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors make publication decisions based solely on:
- Academic quality
- Originality
- Scientific merit
- Ethical compliance
- Relevance to the journal's scope
Editors maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process and manage conflicts of interest appropriately.
Corrections and Retractions
If significant errors or research misconduct are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when appropriate.
