Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The author has read and understands the focus and scope of this journal.
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Plagiarism checks will be conducted by the journal editor using Turnitin.
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The article is written according to the specified writing guidelines. The template for writing can be downloaded from the Download Template menu.
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The author has used software like Mendeley or Zotero to manage references (citations and bibliography).
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The article file is in Microsoft Word format (.doc / .docx) with a maximum size of 2 MB.
- All authors' names and their order have been correctly listed.
Copyright Notice
- Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
- Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
Privacy Statement
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
JAIS (Journal of Applied Intelligent System) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, and readers in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable international privacy laws. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information provided to us through the journal's website and submission system.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
2.1 Authors
- Name
- Email address
- Affiliation
- ORCID ID (if available)
- Manuscript details
2.2 Reviewers
- Name
- Email address
- Affiliation
- Reviewing history
2.3 Readers & Visitors
- Voluntarily provided details when subscribing to journal notifications
- Cookies and analytics data (IP address, browser type, and access time)
3. Lawful Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following lawful grounds:
- Consent: When authors submit articles, they consent to the use of their information for publication and indexing.
- Contractual Obligation: Processing is necessary for reviewing, publishing, and maintaining articles.
- Legitimate Interest: We process reviewer and editorial board data to maintain the integrity of our peer-review system.
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with regulations regarding academic publishing and copyright.
4. How We Use Personal Information
The collected information is used for the following purposes:
- Manuscript Processing: Managing article submissions, peer reviews, and editorial decisions.
- Communication: Notifying authors, reviewers, and readers about journal activities.
- Indexing & Archiving: Sharing published article metadata with databases and repositories.
- Website Improvement: Using cookies and analytics to enhance user experience.
5. Data Protection and Security
JAIS (Journal of Applied Intelligent System) ensures the confidentiality of user data by:
- Implementing secure access controls and encryption where necessary.
- Restricting access to authorized editorial and technical staff only.
- Preventing unauthorized data sharing with third parties for commercial purposes.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
JAIS (Journal of Applied Intelligent System) does not sell, rent, or trade personal data. However, certain metadata (e.g., author names, affiliations, and article details) may be shared with:
- Indexing databases (e.g., Google Scholar, DOAJ, Scopus)
- DOI registrars (e.g., CrossRef)
- Academic repositories for citation and archiving
In compliance with GDPR, we ensure that third parties also uphold data protection standards.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
- Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and track analytics.
- Cookies help us understand visitor behavior, such as page views and time spent on the site.
- Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
8. Data Retention Policy
- Manuscript submission records, reviewer comments, and editorial decisions are retained indefinitely for academic integrity.
- Authors and reviewers can request data deletion, except where retention is required for published articles.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject, you have the following rights under GDPR:
Right to Access: You can request a copy of your personal data stored by JAIS (Journal of Applied Intelligent System).
Right to Rectification: You can update or correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): You can request deletion of your data, except for published articles.
Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limited processing of your data.
Right to Data Portability: You can receive your data in a structured format.
Right to Object: You can object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at: journal.jais@gmail.com
10. Data Breach Policy
In case of a data breach, JAIS (Journal of Applied Intelligent System) will:
- Notify affected users within 72 hours (if legally required).
- Investigate and mitigate the breach.
- Report the incident to relevant authorities if necessary.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
JAIS (Journal of Applied Intelligent System) may update this policy as needed. Significant changes will be communicated via the journal website or email.
12. Contact Information
Email: journal.jais@gmail.com