The journal Computer Technologies of Printing adheres to the COPE principles regarding all forms of publication misconduct. Particular emphasis is placed on verifying the originality of works and preventing cases of plagiarism.
Duplicate Submission
Authors must submit unique manuscripts that are not under consideration by any other journal (except under extraordinary circumstances and only with reviewer approval). Duplicate submission may take several forms: literal copying, partial but substantial copying, or even paraphrased copying of a study. Violation of this policy will result in immediate rejection and potential sanctions against the authors.
Citation Manipulation
Submitted manuscripts found to contain citations primarily intended to increase the number of references to a specific author’s work or to articles published in a particular journal will be immediately rejected. Sanctions against the authors may also be applied.
Data Falsification
If a submitted article is found to contain falsified or fabricated experimental data (including image manipulation), it will result in immediate rejection and potential sanctions against the authors.
In cases of suspected misconduct or fraud, the journal will conduct an investigation in accordance with COPE guidelines. If reasonable concerns arise following the investigation, the involved authors will be contacted via email and provided an opportunity to resolve the issue. Depending on the situation, the journal may take specific actions. If the manuscript is still under review, it may be rejected. If the article has already been published online, the journal will immediately implement the following measures, depending on the nature and severity of the violation:
Correction
A Correction may be posted alongside the article if a fundamental error or mistake is identified (e.g., an experimental error or miscalculation).
Erratum
An Erratum is issued if a significant error was made by the editorial staff during the preparation of the article for publication, including errors of omission, such as failing to implement factual evidence corrections requested by the authors within the journal's established timeframe and policy. A significant error is one that affects the scientific record, the scholarly integrity of the article, or the reputation of the authors or the journal.
Corrigendum
A Corrigendum is a notice of a significant error made by the authors. All corrections are subject to approval by the Editorial Board.
Correction Procedures
- Corrections may be initiated by authors, editors, or readers.
- The editorial team evaluates the request and, if necessary, consults with the authors.
- Upon approval, corrections are published as a separate document linked to the original article, labeled "Correction."
Retraction
In certain cases, the Editorial Board may decide to retract an article. Reasons for potential retraction include:
- Clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, whether due to misconduct (e.g., data fabrication and image manipulation) or honest error;
- Prior publication of the findings elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission, or justification (e.g., redundant or duplicate publication);
- Plagiarism;
- Evidence of fraudulent authorship;
- Compromised peer review process;
- Evidence of unethical research and violations of professional ethical codes.
- Requests for retraction may be submitted by authors, editors, or third parties. The Editorial Board conducts an investigation involving the authors and, if necessary, external experts. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or their deputy. Following a retraction decision:
- A "Retraction" watermark will be added to the published Version of Record (VoR);
- The article title will be updated to "Retraction: [Article Title]";
A separate retraction statement titled "Retraction: [Article Title]" will be published, signed by the editors, numbered, and assigned a DOI. Authors may request the withdrawal of their manuscript only prior to publication. To do so, authors must submit a letter to the Editorial Board containing a clear explanation for the withdrawal, signed by all authors. The withdrawn manuscript will be fully removed from the publisher's database; however, the copyright remains with the authors.
Additional Provisions
Systematic Manipulation and "Paper Mills"
If an article is found to be part of a group of publications compromised by "paper mills" or other systematic fraudulent practices, the Editorial Board may decide to retract the article as part of a package. The retraction statement will explicitly indicate that the article belongs to a group of works affected by similar violations.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
The undisclosed use of AI systems to generate text, images, or other data in a manuscript is considered a serious breach and may serve as grounds for retraction. Authors are required to transparently disclose the use of such tools. The Editorial Board reserves the right to verify manuscripts using automated detection tools, peer review expert assessment, and additional inquiries to authors.
Authorship Falsification and Identity
Theft Manuscripts may be retracted in cases of confirmed false authorship, the use of another person’s personal data (name, ORCID, etc.), or undisclosed/coerced authorship.
Expression of Concern
In cases where there are serious suspicions regarding the reliability of an article or a breach of academic integrity, but insufficient evidence for an immediate retraction, the Editorial Board may publish an Expression of Concern. This statement has its own DOI, is linked to the original article, and remains accessible until the editorial investigation is completed.
Timeliness of Procedures
Decisions regarding corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions are implemented by the Editorial Board as soon as possible following the identification of a significant violation. If a final agreement on the text cannot be reached with the authors, the Editorial Board reserves the right to publish the statement without delay to preserve scientific integrity.
Availability of Retracted Articles
Retracted articles remain in open access within the journal’s archives and databases, clearly marked as "Retracted." Full removal is only possible in exceptional circumstances where required by law (e.g., data protection, copyright infringement, or safety concerns).