Publication ethics
Code of Ethics for Author
Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been previously published. They should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must properly cite and acknowledge the work of others. All sources that have been consulted and/or used in the research must be listed in the references.
Authorship and Contribution: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research and manuscript should be listed as authors. All co-authors should have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.
Accuracy and Integrity: Authors must present their research findings accurately and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation. They should provide a clear and honest account of the work performed and the significance of their research.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.
Ethical Approval: Authors must provide evidence of ethical approval for research involving human participants or animals, where applicable. They should comply with institutional, national, and international research ethics guidelines.
Correction of Errors: If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with them to correct the paper or retract it, if necessary.
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Code of Ethics for Editors
Manuscript Evaluation: Editors are responsible for assessing the quality of submitted manuscripts, ensuring that the content aligns with the objectives and scope of the journal as stated in the journal’s guidelines. Manuscripts should be evaluated for their suitability for publication.
Originality and Duplicate Publication: Editors must verify the originality of manuscripts and ensure that authors have not previously published the work elsewhere. Manuscripts that have been previously published will not be considered.
Confidentiality: Editors must maintain confidentiality throughout the review process by employing a double-blind review method, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers are not disclosed to unrelated parties during the evaluation period.
Objective Decision-Making: Editors should assess and select manuscripts based on their importance, novelty, clarity, and alignment with the journal’s policies, free from bias related to the authors' race, gender, religion, culture, political beliefs, or affiliations.
Adherence to Journal Processes: Editors must strictly follow the journal’s established processes and procedures. After the review process is complete, they must notify authors regarding the acceptance and publication timeline of their manuscripts.
Evidence-Based Evaluation: Editors should not reject manuscripts based on suspicions or uncertainty. They must seek evidence to substantiate any concerns before making decisions regarding the manuscript.
Conflict of Interest: Editors should have no involvement in manuscripts submitted for publication if they have a conflict of interest with the authors or reviewers. They must not use submitted manuscripts for their own business or academic gain.
Integrity of Manuscript Content: Editors must not alter or change the content of manuscripts or the reviewers' evaluations. They should not withhold information exchanged between reviewers and authors.
Plagiarism Handling: Editors must halt the review process immediately if plagiarism is suspected and contact the lead author for clarification. Decisions to accept or reject the manuscript should be based on maintaining the journal’s standards.
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Code of Ethics for Reviewers
Expertise in Evaluation: Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts in fields where they have expertise. If the content does not match their expertise, they should inform the editor to consider finding a new reviewer. The evaluation should consider the importance of the manuscript's content to the field, the quality of the analysis, and the rigor of the work. Personal opinions without supporting evidence should not be used as criteria for evaluating the manuscript.
Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the information in the manuscript. If they cannot do so, they should inform the editor. Reviewers should not disclose any part or all of the manuscript to anyone not involved in the review process during the evaluation period.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers should inform the journal editor and decline to review the manuscript if they find they have a conflict of interest with the author(s), such as being a project advisor or knowing the author personally, or any other reason that prevents them from providing an independent evaluation and feedback.
References and Redundancy: If reviewers find that significant content is missing references, they should suggest relevant research that aligns with the manuscript. If they identify any part of the manuscript that resembles or overlaps with other works, they should notify the editor.
Ethics in Research: If the manuscript involves experiments on humans or animals, reviewers must check that the research methods comply with ethical standards related to human and animal research.
Timeliness: Reviewers must adhere to the review timeframe specified by the journal.
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Policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manuscript preparation
The Journal of Engineering and Architecture, Uthenthawai, recognizes the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting research and manuscript preparation. However, the use must comply with publication ethics, which emphasizes the accuracy of information. Therefore, the Editorial Board has established the following policies and guidelines on the use of AI for authors, reviewers, and editors:
Author
1. The author is the main responsibility for creating academic works. The analysis and proposals in the article must be made by the author himself.
2. The author is responsible for accuracy. The integrity and reliability of all information in the original, including the content derived from the use of AI.
3. Identifying AI or AI developers as co-authors is not allowed.
4. Authors must disclose the use of AI for transparency, providing usage information at the end of the article before the reference list. Under the topic "Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing" It must be specified. The name of the AI tool and the version used (e.g., ChatGPT 4.0, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot) clearly indicate which part of the preparation of the ton of edition is being used. However, the author does not need to disclose the information on the use of AI if it is specifically used to correct the language in the original that was written manually.
5. AI is not allowed to generate the academic content of articles directly.
6. Do not use fake AI, modify or distort data. Research results, images, or reference lists
7. AI can be used to help adjust language, analyze statistical data, and analyze statistical data. You can write code or create models. It must not be contrary to research ethics.
8. Submission of the original constitutes acceptance of this policy.
Reviewers
1. Reviewers must evaluate the manuscript on their own and should not use AI to prepare the evaluation results.
2. Originals or evaluation results should not be uploaded into the AI system to prevent copyright infringement and data confidentiality.
3. If you suspect that AI is being used inappropriately, you must notify the editor immediately.
Editor
1. Editors must use their own academic discretion to review articles, and AI should not be used to judge articles.
2. Editors should not upload manuscripts into AI systems to prevent copyright infringement and data confidentiality.
3. The editor's decision in case of doubt about the use of AI is final.
Editorial Staff Actions
Misuse of AI is considered a violation of publication ethics and may lead to rejection of publication or removal of the article.
Referrals and uses of AI in articles
1. AI cannot be considered an author or an academic source that can be directly referenced.
2. If AI is used in the writing or data analysis process, the author must disclose the "Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing" section.
3. It is not recommended to cite AI-generated content as a primary reference source, as it may not be traceable.
4. If there is a need to reference the AI, provide the system name, version, developer, and date of use.
This policy applies to manuscripts submitted from January 1, 2026 onwards.
