Retractions Policy
The Journal of Internet Services and Information Security (JISIS) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Retractions are issued when significant errors or ethical violations are identified in published articles that invalidate the findings or conclusions, whether discovered by authors, editors, or third parties. Retractions may involve data fabrication, plagiarism, duplicate publication, serious methodological flaws, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.
A retraction will be considered if an article is found to contain unreliable data or conclusions, to have been published elsewhere without proper citation or permission (redundant publication), or to breach ethical standards such as violations of human or animal rights. Retractions may also be issued in cases of legal infringement, such as copyright violations or defamation.
The retraction process will be conducted in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. The editorial board will review the case thoroughly, often in consultation with the authors and their institutions. If a retraction is deemed necessary, a retraction notice will be published, clearly stating the reason(s) for the retraction and linking to the original article, which will remain in the journal with a clear watermark or header indicating that it has been retracted.
Retraction notices are freely accessible and indexed to ensure transparency and accountability. JISIS aims to handle all retraction matters responsibly and promptly, in order to protect the credibility of the journal and the trust of the academic community.
Authors are encouraged to proactively inform the journal of any post-publication concerns related to their own work. The journal takes all reports seriously and will take appropriate action to address proven cases of misconduct or error.
Corrections and Authorship Policy
The Journal of Internet Services and Information Security (JISIS) upholds the importance of accuracy and integrity in scholarly communication. If errors are identified in published articles that do not compromise the overall findings but may affect the clarity, accuracy, or understanding of the content, the journal will issue a formal correction. Such corrections may involve typographical errors, author name misprints, incorrect data labels, or other minor issues.
Authors, readers, or editors may report errors. Once an error is verified, the editorial team will assess its impact and, if necessary, publish a Correction Notice in the next available issue. This notice will be clearly linked to the original article and will outline the nature of the correction without altering the original publication date or DOI. The corrected version of the article will also carry a note indicating the changes made. All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, development, or interpretation of the work. In addition, they must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to be accountable for the accuracy and integrity of the content.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy
JISIS is fully committed to fostering a publishing environment that values and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of our operations. We recognize that high‑quality scholarship thrives when voices from different genders, cultures, geographic regions, career stages, and backgrounds are represented in authorship, review, and editorial leadership. We actively encourage submissions from underrepresented communities and aim to ensure that all contributors have equal opportunity to participate and succeed.
Our peer review and editorial processes are designed to mitigate bias and support fairness. We select reviewers and editors reflecting a broad diversity of expertise and perspectives, without regard to nationality, gender identity, race, or institutional affiliation. JISIS supports initiatives—such as masked review options—that ensure manuscripts are judged on methodological rigor and scientific merit rather than author identity or institutional prestige. Inclusive peer review training and access to reviewer opportunities are also provided to early-career and non-native English-speaking researchers.
In alignment with best practices in academic publishing, we prioritize the use of inclusive language in all materials published in JISIS. Authors are encouraged to avoid stereotypes, assumptions, or language that could marginalize individuals or groups based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or cultural background. Where relevant, researchers should include demographic context or highlight limitations related to representation.
To monitor progress, JISIS implements ongoing data‑driven DEI assessments. We invite optional self‑reporting of demographic information (e.g., gender identity, geographic location, career stage) during submission, subject to privacy protections and ethical standards. Aggregated, anonymized data help us set measurable goals and assess the diversity of our editorial board, reviewer pool, and author base, guiding policies and outreach efforts in support of greater inclusion.
Ultimately, JISIS is committed to cultivating an inclusive scholarly community that values diverse viewpoints, equitable opportunities, and respectful discourse. By embedding DEI into our mission, we aim to better serve the global research community, enhance the quality and relevance of published work, and advance Internet services and information security research as a field that embraces voices from around the world.