Policies and Guidelines
Journal Governance
Policies & Guidelines
Explore the policies governing research integrity, editorial practice, rights and licensing, accessibility, responsible communication, emerging technologies, and the long-term preservation of JCIA scholarly content.
Research Integrity
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Allegations of Misconduct
Understand how JCIA receives, evaluates, investigates, and responds to allegations of research or publication misconduct.
Rights & Licensing
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Copyright Policy
Find information about copyright ownership, author rights, publication licences, permitted reuse, and distribution of published material.
Digital Preservation
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Archiving Policy
Discover how JCIA safeguards published scholarly content through digital preservation, repository services, and long-term archiving arrangements.
Long-term access & preservation Communication
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Direct Marketing Policy
Learn how journal announcements, calls for papers, and promotional communications are conducted responsibly, accurately, and appropriately.
Journal Independence
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Advertising Policy
Read JCIA's principles governing advertising, sponsorship, commercial influence, and the separation of advertising from editorial decision-making.
Accessibility
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Open Access Policy
Understand how JCIA provides access to published research, including reader access, reuse conditions, and applicable licensing arrangements.
Editorial Process
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Peer Review Policy
Explore JCIA's peer-review model, reviewer responsibilities, confidentiality requirements, editorial assessment, and decision-making process.
Responsible Technology
→ Generative AI Use Policy
Review JCIA's requirements concerning the responsible use and disclosure of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in scholarly publishing.
