The Journal of Practical Intelligence and Wisdom (JPIW) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publishing ethics to ensure the integrity of the scholarly record and the trust of our readers and contributors. Our policies are based on best practices from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and are non-negotiable.
1. Scope and Editorial Integrity
These standards apply to all content submitted to and published by JPIW.
A. Commitment to Transparency
JPIW commits to full transparency regarding its operation, including:
- Open Access: All content is freely and immediately available (Platinum Open Access).
- Fees: There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees.
- Archiving: Content is preserved via the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN).
- Review: All research-based content undergoes Double-Blind Peer Review by a minimum of two external experts.
2. Authorship and Contributor Responsibilities
A. Authorship Criteria (CRediT Model)
All listed authors must meet the following four criteria, derived from the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) model:
| Criterion | Description |
|---|---|
| Substantial Contribution | Made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or analysis/interpretation of the work. |
| Drafting/Revision | Drafted the manuscript or revised it critically for important intellectual content. |
| Final Approval | Provided final approval of the version to be published. |
| Accountability | Agrees to be personally accountable for the author’s own contributions and for ensuring the integrity of the work. |
B. Changes to Authorship
Any addition, deletion, or rearrangement of author names after the manuscript is submitted, but before acceptance, must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief. This request requires a signed statement from all authors (including those being added or removed) confirming their agreement.
3. Transparency, Conflicts of Interest, and Funding
A. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest (COI)
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be construed as influencing the work, including:
- Financial COI: Employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, or institutional affiliations relevant to the work.
- Non-Financial COI: Personal relationships, academic rivalries, or beliefs directly relevant to the manuscript topic or authors.
B. Funding and Acknowledgements
Authors must clearly state:
- All sources of financial support for the research (grants, institutional support, etc.).
- The roles of the funding source(s) in study design, data collection, analysis, and the decision to publish. If the funder had no such role, this must also be stated.
4. Originality, Plagiarism, Misconduct, and Retractions
All manuscripts submitted to JPIW must be original, unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere.
JPIW strictly prohibits:
- Direct plagiarism: copying words or text without citation
- Self-plagiarism: reusing large portions of one’s own previously published work
- Mosaic/patchwork plagiarism: combining sources without proper attribution
- Improper paraphrasing: close restatements without citation
- Use of data, figures, or materials without permission
JPIW takes cases of research misconduct—including plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, and redundant publication—extremely seriously.
- Plagiarism: Submissions undergo comprehensive originality verification using screening software. Plagiarism includes presenting another person’s work, words, or ideas as one’s own without proper attribution.
- Redundant Publication: Submissions must be original and not concurrently submitted elsewhere. If the work is based on conference proceedings or working papers, this fact must be disclosed, and substantial new material must be demonstrated.
- Handling Misconduct: Before publication: the manuscript is rejected
- After publication: the article may be corrected or retracted, and institutions may be notified
- JPIW follows COPE retraction guidelines in all cases.
- If suspected misconduct is reported, JPIW will strictly follow the COPE flowcharts and guidelines. Actions may include: issuing a public correction, issuing an Expression of Concern, retracting the article, or informing the authors’ institution.
5. Duties of Editors and Reviewers
A. Duties of the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors
- Fair Play: Evaluate manuscripts based solely on their intellectual merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without regard to the author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or institutional affiliation.
- Confidentiality: Must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.
- Conflict Management: Must recuse themselves from considering manuscripts in which they have a competing interest due to relationships or connections with any of the authors or institutions.
- Responsibility: Ensure the peer review process is fair, timely, and rigorous, and follow COPE guidelines when pursuing ethical complaints.
B. Duties of Peer Reviewers
- Contribution to Decisions: Assist the Editor in making editorial decisions and may also assist the author in improving the manuscript.
- Objectivity: Conduct reviews objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.
- Promptness: Respond to invitations promptly and complete the review within the specified timeline. A reviewer who feels unqualified or unable to review must notify the Editor immediately.
- Confidentiality and COI: Must treat all submitted material as confidential and declare any potential conflicts of interest to the Editor.
6. Misconduct & Ethical Breaches
JPIW handles allegations of misconduct in accordance with COPE flowcharts.
Misconduct includes:
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Plagiarism or self-plagiarism
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest
- Review manipulation
- Author disputes over contributions
- Duplicate or redundant publication
- Unethical research practices
Actions may include:
- Rejection
- Correction
- Retraction
- Notification of institutions
- Author bans (temporary or permanent)
7. Corrections, Retractions & Withdrawal
JPIW maintains the integrity of the scientific record through the following processes:
Corrections (Errata)
Issued for minor errors that do not affect conclusions.
Retractions
Published when:
- Plagiarism or misconduct is confirmed
- Data is falsified or unreliable
- Ethics violations invalidate findings
- Authors request retraction due to serious unintentional error
Retraction notices:
- Remain permanently accessible
- Are linked to the original article
- Clearly state the reason
Article Withdrawal
Allowed before publication for valid reasons.
After acceptance, withdrawal is discouraged unless ethical issues exist.
8. Ethical Use of Data & Human Subjects
Authors must:
- Follow relevant institutional and national ethical guidelines
- Obtain IRB or ethics committee approval when required
- Ensure confidentiality where applicable
- Provide consent statements for human subjects research
9. Transparency & Editorial Independence
- Editorial decisions are not influenced by financial or institutional interests
- The publisher does not interfere with editorial judgment
- All funding sources are transparently disclosed
- Articles remain permanently accessible through PKP PN archiving
10. Appeals & Complaints
Authors, reviewers, and readers may raise concerns regarding:
- Editorial decisions
- Ethical issues
- Reviewer conduct
- Potential misconduct
Appeals should be sent to:
editor@jpiw.org
Complaints will be evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent editorial representative.
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