Ethics Statement

Computational and Applied Science Journal (CAS Journal) is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity, ethical conduct, and responsible scholarly publishing. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines to ensure trust, transparency, and credibility in the publication process.

Research Integrity

CAS Journal expects all submitted manuscripts to present original research conducted in an honest, accurate, and transparent manner. Fabrication, falsification, selective reporting of data, or any form of research misconduct are strictly prohibited.

Plagiarism and Originality

All submissions must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, improper citation, and unauthorized use of others’ work, is unacceptable. The journal reserves the right to use plagiarism detection tools to verify the originality of submitted manuscripts.

Authorship and Acknowledgment

Authorship should accurately reflect individuals’ contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All listed authors must have made a significant scholarly contribution and approved the final version of the manuscript. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be appropriately acknowledged.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research or its evaluation. Transparent disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is essential to maintaining objectivity and trust in the publication process.

Ethical Approval and Responsible Research

Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with applicable ethical standards, regulations, and institutional approval requirements. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research adheres to relevant ethical and legal frameworks.

Handling of Ethical Misconduct

Allegations of ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or authorship disputes, are taken seriously and investigated in accordance with established academic publishing practices. When misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions may be taken, including manuscript rejection, correction, or retraction.

Editorial Independence

CAS Journal is committed to safeguarding the ethical independence of the editorial process. Editorial decisions are guided by principles of fairness, integrity, and academic responsibility, and are made free from undue influence or conflicts of interest.