Policies

The Journal of Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and Computing (J. Appl. Math. Stat.) is committed to transparency and collaboration with researchers and academicians. Our policies provide clear guidance to uphold the integrity, accessibility, and ethical standards of scholarly publishing. Below is a summary of our key policies:

  • Article Correction, Retraction, and Removal: Outlines procedures for correcting errors, retracting articles due to significant issues (e.g., misconduct, errors), or removing content in rare cases involving legal or ethical concerns, ensuring the scholarly record remains reliable.

  • Copyright: Details authors’ rights when publishing with J. Appl. Math. Stat., including retention of certain rights under our open-access model, aligned with journal’s copyright framework.

  • Editorial Decision Appeals: Provides a fair and transparent process for authors to appeal editorial decisions (e.g., rejections or revision requests) based on procedural errors, misinterpretations, or new evidence.

  • Generative AI: Guides authors, reviewers, and editors on the ethical use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation, peer review, and editorial processes, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

  • Plagiarism Policy: This policy outlines how J. Appl. Math. Stat. defines, detects, and addresses plagiarism to ensure ethical publishing practices.

  • Preservation: Ensures the permanent availability and preservation of published content through secure archiving, guaranteeing long-term access for the academic community.

  • Pricing: Specifies article publishing charges to support J. Appl. Math. Stat.’s open-access model, with details available at [https://jamsc.aastemer.org/index.php/home/pricing].

  • Privacy: Upholds principles of data privacy, protecting personal information in accordance with applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR).

  • Publishing Ethics: Defines the responsibilities of editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher to maintain ethical standards in research, peer review, and publication.

  • Repository: Permits authors to deposit preprints, postprints, or final published articles in institutional or subject repositories, provided proper attribution and links to the journal’s version are included.

  • Text and Data Mining: Supports text and data mining for non-commercial research, with guidelines for accessing content via the journal’s platform or API, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

For detailed information on any policy, please visit the respective policy page on the J. Appl. Math. Stat. website or contact the editorial office at editor@jamsc.aastemer.org. Policies are periodically updated to reflect best practices and legal requirements, with the latest versions available online.