Publication Ethics

The Kosovo International Journal of Engineering and Technology (KIJET) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines and principles to ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility of the scholarly record.

KIJET adheres to the principles and best practices set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and have not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • All sources used in the manuscript must be appropriately cited.

  • Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and improper authorship practices are strictly prohibited.

  • Any potential conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.

  • Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted materials.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based solely on the academic merit of the manuscripts.

  • Editors ensure a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.

  • Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and maintain editorial independence.

  • Editors take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially.

  • Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review when necessary.

  • Reviewers should report suspected ethical issues to the editors.

Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened for plagiarism using appropriate plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism or unethical practices will be rejected or retracted.

Corrections and Retractions

KIJET will publish corrections, clarifications, or retractions when errors or ethical issues are identified after publication.