Publishing Ethics

JETC is a peer-reviewed national and international scientific journal that adheres to the highest ethical standards in research and publishing. The journal follows the general ethical principles outlined by SDU University’s Research Ethics and Research Committee Regulations. Researchers must familiarize themselves with this policy and uphold ethical practices throughout their work.

Studies involving human participants must be conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Belmont Report, which outlines guidelines for protecting the rights of research subjects. During the publication process, authors and all contributors must adhere to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Editorial decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection are based solely on the intellectual content of the submitted manuscripts. Editors reserve the right to reject articles that violate legal standards related to defamation, copyright infringement, or plagiarism. They are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all manuscripts before publication.

Publishing peer-reviewed articles reflects the quality of the authors’ work and their supporting institutions. Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers — must uphold ethical standards.

JETC invites original, significant research in computer science and infocommunication technologies. Submitted manuscripts must not have been published or under consideration elsewhere. Articles must be written in English.

If the research involves human or animal participants, authors must obtain and upload ethical approval documents from their institutions. The editorial board and reviewers may verify the authenticity of such documents if necessary.

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must accurately describe their work and provide an honest analysis of its significance. Essential data must be clearly presented in the manuscript. The document should include sufficient detail and references to allow replication of the study. False or misleading statements are considered unethical and unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

JETC places great importance on academic integrity and ethical compliance. Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite the contributions and ideas of others. All forms of plagiarism are strictly prohibited. This includes copying or paraphrasing others’ work without proper attribution or presenting others’ results as one’s own.

To uphold originality and integrity, the journal uses Turnitin. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism through Turnitin, and at least 80% of the content must be original. This process is intended to identify and prevent both accidental and intentional plagiarism and foster a culture of authentic, trustworthy research.

In legal studies, full sentences from legal texts may be cited and are not considered plagiarism. Additionally, as per the Order No. 127 of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan (March 31, 2011), the inclusion of normative legal acts, official document titles, names of state and other official bodies, standardized terms, definitions, and fragments of studied texts are not considered plagiarism if they do not compromise the originality of the article.

Using technical tools or methods to conceal plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

Duplicate, Multiple, or Concurrent Publications

Authors must not submit the same research to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple publications at the same time is considered unethical. 

Verification of Sources in Research

Authors must properly acknowledge the contributions of other researchers and cite sources that influenced their work. Any information obtained through personal communication (e.g., interviews, correspondence) should not be used or disclosed without written permission from the source. Similarly, confidential information obtained through manuscript or grant application reviews must not be used without explicit permission from the original author.

Authorship of the Article

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All such contributors should be listed as co-authors. Others who contributed to substantial parts of the research should be acknowledged. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors are listed and that no unrelated individuals are included. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Risks to Research Subjects: Humans or Animals

If the research involves hazardous chemicals, procedures, or equipment, authors must clearly indicate this in the manuscript. Research involving humans or animals must comply with applicable institutional and legal guidelines, and appropriate approvals must be obtained from institutional ethics committees. Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from human participants. Confidentiality of personal data must always be protected.

Disclosure of Information and Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that may influence their findings or interpretation. All sources of financial support for the project must also be disclosed.

Correction of Significant Errors in Published Research

If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper. If the editor learns of such issues from a third party, authors must respond quickly by correcting or, if necessary, retracting the article, or by providing evidence that the original work is accurate.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools

The JETC editorial board does not support the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) programs to write sections of manuscripts. Authors who use generative AI tools are advised to follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

According to COPE, if AI tools are used in writing, generating images or graphical elements, or collecting and analyzing data, authors must disclose how and which specific tool was used in the Methodology and Methods section of the manuscript. Authors remain fully responsible for the content of their manuscript, including sections produced with AI assistance.

Furthermore, authors should not list AI tools or AI-assisted technologies as co-authors, as authorship implies responsibilities and rights that apply only to humans.

When the manuscript is first submitted, a declaration regarding the use of AI tools must be included. This declaration should be made during the upload process in the journal’s online submission system. This requirement does not apply to basic tools used only for grammar, spelling, or reference checking. If authors have nothing to declare, no statement is required.