Publication Ethics

The editorial policy of the Romanian Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science (RJM-CS) adheres to the principles and standards recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), available at: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices.

All parties involved in the publication process—editors, reviewers, and authors—are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Romanian Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science undergo a peer review process conducted by appointed reviewers with relevant expertise in the field. Reviewers remain anonymous to the authors. The average review time is approximately 10 weeks, and the final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief and the Executive Editors.

English is the official language of the journal. Authors are fully responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet academic standards of grammar and clarity. Manuscripts with serious language issues may be returned without review.

The editor may reject a submission without external review if it falls outside the scope of the journal or contains significant issues related to language and academic presentation.

Review Outcome and Editorial Decisions

Each submission is reviewed by independent reviewers.

If minor/major revisions are requested, the revised manuscript must be resubmitted within a reasonable timeframe. A resubmitted manuscript may still be rejected if:

• the authors fail to address the reviewers’ comments,
• the revised version introduces inappropriate or off-topic material,
• additional substantial errors are found.

✅ Acceptance and Revisions

• Accepted without revisions: If the reviewers provide positive feedback and no changes are necessary, the manuscript proceeds directly to production following editorial approval.
• Accepted with minor/major revisions: The manuscript is accepted conditional upon the authors’ implementation of the reviewers’ suggested changes. Once revisions are completed, the editor verifies compliance and may consult reviewers again before final acceptance.

❌ Rejection

A manuscript may be rejected due to:

• mathematical or logical errors,
• misalignment with the journal’s scope,
• poor English or presentation quality,
• insufficient technical or academic merit.

Rejected manuscripts will not be reconsidered.

Duties of Editors

• Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, timely, and confidential peer-review process.
• Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and will not be involved in decisions about manuscripts in which they are listed as authors or have a personal stake.
• All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism and unethical content using tools such as iThenticate®.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the publication process. They are expected to:

• Provide objective, thorough, and timely evaluations based solely on the manuscript’s merits.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process and avoid sharing the manuscript or its contents.
• Decline the review if they lack the necessary expertise or cannot complete the review promptly.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review if impartiality cannot be maintained.
• Identify any ethical concerns, including substantial overlap with other works or evidence of plagiarism or data fabrication.

Critiques should be clearly reasoned and supported by evidence. Personal criticism of the authors is not acceptable.

In recognition of their contribution to our journal, the reviewers will receive appreciation certificates.

Duties of Authors

Authors are responsible for submitting original, unpublished work that meets the journal’s language and formatting standards. Manuscripts should include sufficient detail and appropriate references to enable verification and replication by peers.

By submitting a manuscript to RJM-CS, authors confirm that:

• The work is original and free from plagiarism.
• All listed authors have contributed significantly to the work, have approved the final version, and consent to submission.
• No part of the paper has been published or submitted to another journal.
• All necessary permissions have been obtained for any previously published material reused in the manuscript.
• They agree to the journal’s Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
• Any conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.

Proper citation and attribution must be provided for all sources that have influenced the work. Confidential information obtained during peer review or grant evaluation must be respected and not disclosed or reused.

Duplicate submission of the same or substantially similar work to multiple journals is strictly prohibited. Prior publication in limited distribution conference proceedings does not disqualify a manuscript. Manuscripts with a clear commercial intent are not appropriate for publication.

Authors should be prepared to revise the manuscript based on reviewers’ feedback and respond to editorial requests professionally.

Personal attacks in academic discourse are unacceptable. Constructive critique of published work is encouraged but must remain professional

Confidentiality

All submissions and communications are treated as confidential. Reviewers’ identities are not disclosed to authors.

Anti-Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using iThenticate® (via Crossref Similarity Check Service). The editorial team is responsible for managing the similarity checking process and safeguarding the confidentiality and integrity of submitted manuscripts.

If significant overlap, improper referencing, or suspected plagiarism or data falsification is identified, the authors will be notified and asked to respond. Following a review of the manuscript, the editorial report, and the authors’ explanation, the Editorial Board will act in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Ultimately, it is the authors’ responsibility to ensure that their manuscript complies with the highest ethical standards prior to submission.

Licensing and Copyright

Authors retain the copyright of their work and agree to publish under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This license permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.