Publication Policies

A structured framework of editorial governance, ethical compliance, and publication standards.

Copyright and License

Understanding your rights and responsibilities as an author

Copyright

Copyright of the published article belongs to the author.
The author acknowledges that JICTL has the right to publish the first time under a Creative Commons Attributions-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Authors can submit articles separately, regulating the non-exclusive distribution of manuscripts that have been published in this journal into another version (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book) by acknowledging that the manuscript has been published for the first time in JICTL.

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License

CC BY-SA 4.0

This journal is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-SA 4.0) which means that the papers published in this journal are under the following terms:

📌 Attribution You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

🔄 Share Alike If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original.

🚫 No Additional Restrictions You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

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Open Access Policy

All research articles published in JICTL are fully open access: immediately freely available to read, download and share.

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Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Upholding the highest standards of publication ethics following COPE guidelines.

COPE Compliant

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Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

Editors decide manuscript publication based on intellectual merit, following journal policies and legal requirements.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on content without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Submitted manuscripts are treated confidentially and shared only with authorized reviewers and editorial staff.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials must not be used without explicit written consent from authors.

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Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers provide constructive feedback to assist editors and improve manuscript quality.

Promptness

Reviewers should notify editors promptly if unable to complete reviews or feel unqualified.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review are confidential and must not be shared without editor authorization.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be objective with clear arguments, avoiding personal criticism of authors.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers identify uncited relevant work and notify editors of substantial overlaps with published works.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not use confidential information for personal advantage or review manuscripts with conflicts of interest.

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Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors present accurate research with sufficient detail and references for replication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Work must be entirely original with proper citation when using others' ideas or work.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals or publish similar research in different outlets.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of all sources influencing the research is required.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship limited to those with significant contributions; all co-authors must approve final submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors disclose financial conflicts of interest and all research funding sources.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

Authors must promptly notify editors of significant errors and cooperate in corrections or retractions.

Revenue and Advertising Policy

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Revenue Sources

JICTL operates under a transparent and sustainable revenue model that supports editorial independence. Revenue is primarily generated through Article Processing Charges (APCs), which are payable only after manuscript acceptance and are used to cover publication and processing costs.

In addition, the journal may receive limited revenue from advertising, grants, sponsorships, or donations, provided that such sources align with the journal's academic mission and do not compromise its editorial integrity.

All editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of academic quality, originality, and scientific merit. JICTL committed to ensuring affordability, accessibility, and high publishing standards.

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Advertising Policy

JICTL permits only relevant and appropriate advertisements related to academic and scholarly activities. All advertising decisions are made independently by the editorial board or a designated committee and have no influence on editorial decision making.

Clear Separation No Editorial Influence Academic Relevance

Advertisements are clearly distinguished from editorial content and are displayed separately in designated sections of the journal. Advertising is not linked to specific articles, editorial outcomes, or individual reader behavior.

The journal strictly maintains a clear separation between advertising and scholarly content in order to preserve editorial independence and the integrity of published articles.

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Direct Marketing Policy

The journal conducts direct marketing activities in an ethical, transparent, and professional manner. All communications are accurate, appropriately targeted to relevant academic audiences, and compliant with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.

Ethical Transparent GDPR Compliant Non-intrusive

Direct marketing activities do not influence editorial decisions and are carried out in a non-intrusive and responsible manner. The journal regularly reviews its marketing practices to ensure continued compliance with ethical standards and international publishing guidelines.

🤖 AI POLICY

Policy on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

This policy sets forth the guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of manuscripts submitted for publication in Goodwood Publishing's journals.

👤 Use of Generative AI by Authorship and Accountability

AI Cannot Be an Author: AI tools and technologies such as Generative AI (e.g., Large Language Models) are not considered authors as they do not meet the requirements for intellectual contribution, accountability, or responsibility. Therefore, AI tools cannot be listed as authors on any manuscript.

Full Responsibility of Authors: Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, integrity, originality, and ethical soundness of their manuscript. This includes any content generated, edited, or enhanced using AI. Authors must verify the factual correctness of AI-generated content, including statements, citations, data, or figures.
Human Oversight Is Required: AI tools must be used under direct human supervision. Authors must critically review and edit AI-generated material to ensure its alignment with scientific standards and ethical guidelines.

🔒 Use of Generative AI by Editors and Reviewers

Confidentiality: To protect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the intellectual property of authors, editors and reviewers are not permitted to use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies (including but not limited to ChatGPT or similar services) during the peer-review and manuscript evaluation process.

📋 Transparency and Disclosure of AI Use

Mandatory Disclosure: Authors must disclose the use of AI or AI-assisted tools in manuscript preparation. This disclosure must be clear, specific, and transparent.

What to Disclose:

The name(s) of the AI tool(s) used (e.g., ChatGPT, GPT-4, Grammarly, Midjourney).
The purpose(s) of using the AI tool(s) (e.g., language refinement, grammar check, data analysis, image generation).
The extent of AI involvement, describing how the tool contributed to the manuscript.

Where to Disclose:

Acknowledgements section (for general writing assistance).
Methods section (if AI was used for specific tasks like data analysis or coding).
"Declaration of AI Use" section (either before the References section or in a footnote on the title page).

Example Disclosure Statement:
"Portions of this manuscript were drafted/edited/enhanced using [AI Tool Name, e.g., ChatGPT-4]. The authors used this tool for [specific purpose, e.g., improving grammar and clarity]. All AI-generated content was thoroughly reviewed, edited, and validated by the authors."

✅ Permissible AI Uses (with Disclosure)

AI tools may be used in the following ways, provided there is full disclosure:

Language & Grammar Refinement

AI can assist in improving readability, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.

Drafting Support

AI may assist in generating initial drafts of non-research-critical sections (e.g., Introduction or Discussion).

Brainstorming & Ideas

AI may aid in the conceptualization of ideas or outlining the manuscript structure.

Data Analysis & Visualization

AI tools may assist in data processing or generating figures/tables.

Literature Summarization

AI can summarize existing literature, but authors must ensure accuracy and proper citation.

🚫 Prohibited Uses of AI

Generating Fictitious Content

AI should never be used to create false data, fabricated research results, or non-existent references/citations.
Plagiarism

AI-generated content must be properly attributed if it draws from existing sources or intellectual property.
Substituting Human Intellectual Contribution

AI cannot perform the core intellectual work of research such as formulating hypotheses, designing experiments, interpreting findings, or drawing original conclusions.
Violating Confidentiality

Reviewers and editors must not use AI tools to process confidential manuscript content.
Misrepresenting Research

AI should not be used to intentionally mislead readers about research methods, results, or conclusions.

⚖️ Consequences for Misuse of AI

Violations may result in:

Rejection of the submitted manuscript.
Retraction of the published article.
Banning of the authors from submitting future works to the journal.
Notification to the authors' institutions and relevant ethics committees.

Ethical Compliance: Goodwood Publishing adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and transparency, including principles promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Any misuse or non-disclosure of generative AI may be treated as a breach of publication ethics.

🔄 Periodic Review and Updates of the Policy

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated to reflect advancements in AI technology and evolving ethical guidelines in scholarly publishing. Authors and contributors are encouraged to stay informed about updates to this policy to ensure compliance with the latest standards and best practices in the use of AI in research and academic publishing.