Aim and Scope of JIMS 8i Journal
Aim
The JIMS 8i – Journal of Information, Innovation & Intelligence aims to provide a high-quality scholarly platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and policymakers to disseminate original research, critical reviews, and innovative practices in the interdisciplinary domains of information technology, innovation management, artificial intelligence, data-driven systems, and intelligent applications.
The journal seeks to promote theoretical advancement, empirical research, and practical insights that contribute to knowledge creation and address contemporary challenges in the digital and knowledge-driven economy. JIMS 8i is committed to encouraging ethical research, academic rigor, and global scholarly collaboration, with particular emphasis on emerging technologies and their societal, educational, and industrial impact.
Scope
JIMS 8i publishes original, unpublished, and peer-reviewed research papers, review articles, case studies, and conceptual frameworks in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Information & Computing Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Deep Learning and Neural Networks
- Data Science, Big Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence
- Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, and Distributed Systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Systems
- Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Cryptography
- Software Engineering, Programming Paradigms, and System Design
Innovation, Intelligence & Emerging Technologies
- Intelligent Systems and Decision Support Systems
- Generative AI and Human–AI Interaction
- Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies
- Innovation Management and Technology Adoption
- Robotics and Automation
- Computational Intelligence and Optimization Techniques
Education, Society & Applied Research
- AI in Education and Personalized Learning Systems
- Educational Technologies and Learning Analytics
- Assistive Technologies and Accessibility Solutions
- Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of AI
- Technology for Sustainable Development
- E-Governance and Smart Cities
Interdisciplinary & Applied Domains
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Healthcare Informatics and Bioinformatics
- FinTech, EdTech, and GovTech Innovations
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Digital Economy and Knowledge Management
JIMS 8i follows a double-blind peer-review process and adheres to international standards of publication ethics.
Peer Review Policy
The JIMS 8i – Journal of Information, Communication and Computing Technology (IJICCT) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and originality of published research. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.
Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess relevance to the journal's scope, originality, ethical compliance, and formatting requirements. Manuscripts meeting the criteria are reviewed by at least two independent subject experts.
Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers evaluate submissions based on:
- Originality and novelty of research
- Methodological rigor and soundness
- Clarity of presentation and writing quality
- Relevance to the journal's scope
- Contribution to the field of study
Decision Process
Based on reviewers' recommendations, manuscripts may be:
- Accepted - for immediate publication
- Revised - minor or major revisions required
- Rejected - does not meet publication standards
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision.
The journal adheres to COPE guidelines, maintains strict confidentiality, and screens all manuscripts for plagiarism and ethical compliance.
Copyright & Licensing Policy
Copyright Ownership
Authors publishing in the JIMS 8i – Journal of Information, Communication and Computing Technology (IJICCT) retain the copyright to their published work.
Publication Rights
By submitting and publishing their manuscript, authors grant JIMS 8i the right to publish, reproduce, and distribute the article in all formats and media.
Creative Commons License
All published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License, which permits:
- Unrestricted use of the published work
- Sharing and distribution in any medium
- Adaptation and derivative works
- Reproduction for any purpose
Condition: The original work must be properly cited and attributed to the authors.
Self-Archiving Rights
Authors are free to self-archive the published version of their articles in:
- Institutional repositories
- Personal websites
- Academic networking platforms (ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.)
Appropriate citation to the original publication in JIMS 8i must be provided.
This policy supports ethical publishing and wide dissemination of research while ensuring proper attribution to authors.
Plagiarism Policy
The JIMS 8i – Journal of Information, Communication and Computing Technology (IJICCT) is committed to publishing original and high-quality research and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.
Screening Process
All submitted manuscripts are screened using standard plagiarism detection software before peer review.
Forms of Plagiarism
The following are considered serious ethical violations:
- Direct Plagiarism: Copying text without proper citation
- Self-Plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of one's own previously published work
- Duplicate Publication: Submitting the same work to multiple journals
- Excessive Similarity: Paraphrasing without proper attribution
Author Responsibilities
Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are mandatory. Authors must:
- Ensure all work is original and properly cited
- Use quotation marks and citations for direct quotes
- Acknowledge all sources of ideas, methods, and data
- Disclose any prior publication of similar work
Consequences
If plagiarism is detected at any stage—before or after publication—the journal reserves the right to:
- Reject the manuscript immediately
- Retract published articles
- Remove the article from all platforms
- Take appropriate action in accordance with COPE guidelines
- Notify the author's institution
Authors are solely responsible for the originality and ethical integrity of their work.
Archiving Policy
JIMS 8i - International Journal of Information, Communication and Computing Technology (IJICCT) is committed to ensure the availability and preservation of manuscript published with it since its inception (2013).
Primary Archiving
All the Issues of each volume are permanently available on the journal's official website/webportal https://www.jimsindia.org
Secondary Archiving
In addition, Journal also has a publication and subscription agreement with Indianjournals.com. All the articles are also archived and made accessible through their registered website. This dual-hosting mechanism ensures:
- Redundancy of content
- Continuity of access
- Long-term digital preservation of the Journal's scholarly content
One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Since IndianJournals.com is included under the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, articles published in the Journal and hosted on the IndianJournals.com platform are accessible to eligible students, researchers, and faculty members of ONOS-participating institutions, without the need for individual subscriptions.
This supports:
- Wider dissemination of research
- Equitable access to knowledge
- Enhanced visibility of the Journal's published research
About ONOS: ONOS (One Nation One Subscription) is a Government of India initiative to provide nationwide access to the e-journals by negotiating and funding central subscriptions with major international publishers. It went live on 1 January 2025 and covers over 13,000 journals from 30 global publishers for students, faculty, and researchers at government higher-education and R&D institutions.
Preservation Standards
The Journal adheres to ethical publishing standards and maintains:
- Archival records
- Metadata preservation
- Access logs
All in accordance with recognized academic and digital preservation best practices.
GenAI Statement Guidelines
As part of our commitment to transparency and ethical research practices, all authors must include a GenAI Declaration Statement at the end of their manuscript under the Declaration Section.
Purpose
This declaration ensures transparency regarding the use of Generative AI tools in the research and writing process.
Sample GenAI Statement
[Author/s Name] declares that GenAI tools are not used for:
- Research data generation
- Data analysis
- Generating figures or tables
- Formulating conclusions
However, the following GenAI tools (if any) are used for:
- Language editing
- Content clarity
List of tools used (if applicable):
- [Tool Name 1]
- [Tool Name 2]
Author Responsibility
We/I take full responsibility for:
- The originality of the manuscript
- Accuracy of all information
- Ethical compliance of the research
Consequences of Inaccurate Declaration
If the JIMS 8i journal determines that any of the information written in the manuscript or details mentioned in the declaration statements are inaccurate, misleading, ambiguous or false, then the journal has all the rights to:
- Withdraw the published article from journal archives
- Take action without prior notice
- Notify relevant institutions
- Follow COPE guidelines for ethical violations
Where to Include
The GenAI Statement must be placed at the end of the manuscript under a section titled "Declaration" or "GenAI Statement", before the References section.