ENSEMBLE: Journal of Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice. The journal follows ethical guidelines and best practices in scholarly publishing to ensure the integrity, quality, and transparency of scientific publications.

This statement refers to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts should be published based on academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope. Editors shall:

• Evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively without discrimination.
• Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Avoid conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.
• Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.
• Take appropriate action regarding ethical complaints or suspected misconduct.
• Reject manuscripts containing plagiarism, falsification, or unethical research practices.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers support editors in making editorial decisions and improving manuscript quality through the peer-review process. Reviewers shall:

• Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and professionally.
• Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
• Identify relevant published works not cited by the authors.
• Inform editors of potential ethical issues, plagiarism, or substantial similarity.
• Decline review assignments if unqualified or unable to review promptly.
• Avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Authors

Authors are responsible for presenting accurate and original research. Authors shall:

• Submit original and unpublished work.
• Ensure manuscripts are free from plagiarism and data fabrication.
• Properly cite and acknowledge the work of others.
• Avoid multiple, redundant, or simultaneous submissions to other journals.
• Include only individuals who significantly contributed as authors.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Notify the editor promptly if significant errors are discovered after publication.

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the journal will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplication, or unethical citation practices will be rejected immediately.

The journal strictly prohibits:

• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Citation manipulation

Ethical Oversight

The editorial board is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and will investigate all ethical concerns in accordance with international publishing standards and COPE guidelines.