"Neuroinformatics and Learning Systems" is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines established by various international organizations. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to the following ethical principles:

1. Authorship and Originality:
   - Authors should ensure that their manuscripts represent original work and provide proper acknowledgment of the contributions of others.
   - All authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and should agree to the final version of the manuscript before submission.
   - Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited. Authors should appropriately cite and reference the works of others.

2. Conflict of Interest:
   - Authors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, analysis, or interpretation of the findings.
   - Reviewers and editors involved in the peer review process should declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

3. Peer Review Process:
   - The peer review process should be conducted objectively, fairly, and confidentially, ensuring impartiality and avoiding personal biases.
   - Reviewers should provide constructive feedback, identify limitations, and offer suggestions for improvement. Reviewers should also maintain the confidentiality of the reviewed manuscripts.

4. Data Integrity and Reproducibility:
   - Authors should provide accurate and complete descriptions of the methods and data to facilitate the reproducibility of the research.
   - Raw data should be retained for a reasonable period and made available upon request, subject to ethical and legal considerations.

5. Ethical Research Conduct:
   - Studies involving human subjects or animals should adhere to relevant ethical guidelines and obtain appropriate informed consent or institutional review board approval.
   - Authors should respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and obtain necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material.

6. Corrections and Retractions:
   - Errors or inaccuracies discovered after publication should be promptly communicated to the journal's editor for appropriate actions, such as corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern.

"Neuroinformatics and Learning Systems" aims to promote ethical conduct in research and publishing while ensuring the credibility and integrity of the published articles. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to familiarize themselves with these guidelines and adhere to them throughout the publication process.

 

References:
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). (n.d.). COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Retrieved from https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines-new/cope-ethical-guidelines-peer-reviewers

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). (n.d.). Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. Retrieved from http://www.icmje.org/recommendations/