The Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation (JAIRI) is committed to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and computational intelligence. Editors play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and scientific credibility of the journal.

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors of the JAIRI are responsible for upholding the quality, fairness, and ethical integrity of published research. Their key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the peer review process to ensure fair, unbiased, and timely evaluation of manuscripts.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and safeguarding the integrity of the review process.
• Ensuring adherence to the highest ethical standards in AI research and publishing.
• Making independent editorial decisions based on scientific merit, innovation, and relevance to AI research.

Peer Review Process

Editors manage a rigorous peer review process to ensure the publication of scientifically sound and ethically responsible AI research. They must:

• Select expert and independent reviewers with relevant expertise in AI, machine learning, and computational intelligence.
• Ensure that peer reviews are conducted fairly, objectively, and without conflicts of interest.
• Make final publication decisions based on reviewer feedback, manuscript quality, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Provide authors with constructive feedback to improve the clarity, validity, and impact of their research.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must disclose and manage conflicts of interest to maintain editorial integrity. They should:

• Not handle manuscripts where they have a personal, professional, or financial conflict of interest.
• Refrain from using unpublished data or findings from submitted manuscripts for personal research.
• Ensure that both reviewers and authors disclose any potential conflicts of interest before manuscript evaluation.

Publication Ethics and Misconduct

The JAIRI adheres to ethical publishing practices to prevent scientific misconduct. Editors must:

• Investigate cases of plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices.
• Take appropriate actions such as rejecting manuscripts, issuing corrections, or retracting articles in cases of confirmed misconduct.
• Ensure that all published work complies with ethical guidelines recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

Ethical Considerations in AI Research

For research involving artificial intelligence applications, editors must ensure that:

• Authors comply with ethical AI principles, including fairness, transparency, accountability, and human-centered AI design.
• Studies involving AI-driven decision-making disclose potential biases, limitations, and ethical concerns.
• Authors provide details about data sources, model explainability, and bias mitigation strategies.
• Research involving sensitive data follows legal and ethical privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Failure to comply with these ethical standards may result in manuscript rejection.

Manuscript Decision and Communication

Editors should ensure a fair and timely decision-making process regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection. They must:

• Base decisions on the manuscript’s scientific validity, originality, and impact on AI research and applications.
• Clearly communicate acceptance, revision, or rejection decisions to authors with constructive reviewer feedback.
• Ensure that editorial decisions are transparent, unbiased, and aligned with scientific integrity.

Transparency and Accountability

Editors must uphold transparency in the editorial process and be accountable for all published content. They must:

• Ensure that the journal’s editorial policies, submission guidelines, and ethical standards are publicly available.
• Address ethical concerns or complaints related to published articles or editorial decisions.
• Promote diversity, inclusivity, and equitable publishing practices in AI research.

Corrections and Retractions

In cases of significant errors or ethical concerns, editors must:

• Facilitate the publication of corrections, errata, or clarifications when necessary.
• Retract articles in cases of confirmed research misconduct, data manipulation, or ethical violations.
• Ensure that retractions and corrections are issued transparently, with clear justifications.

Editorial Independence

The editorial team of JAIRI must maintain editorial independence and ensure that:

• Editorial decisions are not influenced by financial, institutional, or political pressures.
• Editorial policies and scientific standards are consistently applied to maintain credibility and excellence.
• Authors, reviewers, and editorial board members are treated fairly and with professionalism.

Submission Declaration

By serving as an editor for the JAIRI, individuals agree to:

• Adhere to ethical publishing guidelines and best editorial practices.
• Ensure a fair, unbiased, and transparent peer review process.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the integrity of scientific publishing in AI research.

For any ethical concerns or clarifications regarding editorial responsibilities, editors are encouraged to contact the journal’s editorial office.