Governance & Standards

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement.

The International Journal of Cyber-Quantum Systems and Intelligent Machines (IJCQSIM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity in academic publishing.

Authorship & Responsibility

Authorship at IJCQSIM is reserved for individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research. We follow the ICMJE guidelines to ensure that every listed author is accountable for the integrity of the work.

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  • Substantial contribution to the conception or design of the work.
  • Critical revision for important intellectual content.
  • Final approval of the version to be published.

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  • Ghost Authorship: Hidden contributors.
  • Gift Authorship: Honorary inclusions.
  • Simultaneous submission to multiple journals.

Plagiarism Policy

"IJCQSIM maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and redundant publication."

Every manuscript undergoes a rigorous screening process using iThenticate and CrossCheck technologies to ensure original research content and proper citation practices.

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Verification Thresholds

Originality Score85%+ REQUIRED

Submissions with high similarity index are returned to authors immediately without review.

Peer Review Integrity

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Double-Blind Review

Rigorous anonymity between authors and reviewers to eliminate bias.

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Ethical Evaluation

Every paper is checked for ethical compliance before technical review.

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Efficient Timeline

Commitment to rapid decision-making within 60 days of submission.

Ethics Committee & Oversight

The IJCQSIM Ethics Committee oversight and governance meeting

Governance Structure

Our Ethics Committee consists of ten independent international scholars. They are responsible for investigating allegations of research misconduct, mediating editorial disputes, and ensuring alignment with **COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)** recommendations.

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Conflicts of Interest

For Authors

Authors must disclose all financial and personal relationships that might bias their work. This includes employment, consultancies, or stock ownership held within 36 months of submission.

For Reviewers

Reviewers are required to decline invitations when a conflict of interest exists, whether personal, financial, intellectual, professional, political, or religious in nature.

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Transparency is fundamental to the scientific method. Failure to disclose significant conflicts of interest may result in immediate rejection or formal retraction if discovered post-publication.