Submissions
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.- The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 10-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
Data Analytics and Visualization
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Privacy Statement
At InfoTech Spectrum: Iraqi Journal of Data Science, we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Statement outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect it. By interacting with our journal website and services, you agree to the practices described in this statement.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information from users:
- Personal Information: Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details provided during the submission or registration process.
- Submission Data: Manuscript files, supplementary materials, and metadata submitted for publication.
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used for the following purposes:
- Publishing and Editorial Management: To facilitate the submission, peer-review, editing, and publication processes.
- Communication: To contact authors, reviewers, and editors regarding submissions, reviews, or updates.
- Improvement of Services: To analyze website usage data and improve the functionality and user experience of the journal platform.
- Compliance: To comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards in publishing.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties except as necessary to:
- Facilitate the peer-review and publication process.
- Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of InfoTech Spectrum: Iraqi Journal of Data Science, its users, or the public.
4. Data Security
We implement robust security measures to safeguard your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
5. Cookies and Tracking
The InfoTech Spectrum: Iraqi Journal of Data Science website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Withdraw consent for the processing of your data.
- Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
7. Third-Party Services
InfoTech Spectrum: Iraqi Journal of Data Science may use third-party services, such as DOI providers, for certain functionalities. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage users to review them.
8. Retention of Information
We retain personal and submission data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this statement or as required by law.
9. Changes to This Privacy Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Statement.
Authors are invited to submit their research to IJDS. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Don't hesitate to contact the editorial team at [ijds@mtu.edu.iq] for any inquiries.