Ethical guidelines for publication
Ethical Guidelines for Publication in the Journal of Automation, Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems
1. Authorship and Contribution
Authorship Criteria: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All significant contributors should be listed as co-authors.
Acknowledgment of Contributors: Those who have contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.
Responsibilities of the Corresponding Author: The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
2. Plagiarism and Originality
Original Work: Authors must ensure their work is original. If the work or words of others are used, they must be properly cited or quoted.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism in all forms is unethical and unacceptable.
3. Data Access and Retention
Data Sharing: Authors should be prepared to provide access to raw data for editorial review and public access if possible, and retain data for a reasonable period after publication.
4. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Unique Publication: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Publishing the same research in multiple journals is unethical.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper Citation: Authors must always give proper acknowledgment to the work of others and cite publications that have influenced their research.
6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that might influence their manuscript. All sources of financial support must be disclosed.
7. Ethical Oversight
Research Ethics: Authors should ensure their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining approval from relevant ethics committees and informed consent from human participants.
Animal Research: Research involving animals must follow ethical guidelines and be approved by appropriate committees.
8. Peer Review Process
Participation in Peer Review: Authors are expected to participate in the peer review process and respond to reviewers' comments professionally and promptly.
9. Reporting Standards
Accurate Reporting: Authors must present an accurate account of the work performed and its significance. Results should be clearly and honestly reported, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
10. Post-Publication Responsibilities
Error Correction: If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly inform the journal editor and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.
11. Informed Consent
Human Participants: For research involving human subjects, authors must ensure that informed consent was obtained from all participants. Privacy and confidentiality must be maintained according to ethical standards and relevant regulations.
12. Clinical Trials and Human Research Ethics
Registration of Clinical Trials: All clinical trials must be registered in a publicly accessible database before submission.
Ethical Compliance: Research involving human subjects must be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and other relevant ethical guidelines.
13. Image Integrity
Image Manipulation: Authors must avoid inappropriate manipulation of images. Any adjustments should not mislead and must comply with guidelines for image integrity and transparency.
14. Transparency in Reporting
Methodology and Findings: Authors should clearly describe their methods and present their findings transparently. Negative and inconclusive results should also be reported.
15. Reviewer Conduct
Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, with no personal criticism of the author.
Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if a conflict exists.
