Open Access Statement
The Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA) is an open-access journal dedicated to ensuring the free and global dissemination of research. All published articles are made available online immediately upon release, without subscription fees or access barriers. This policy guarantees that research findings are widely accessible, increasing their visibility, citation potential, and overall impact within the scholarly community.
In support of responsible knowledge sharing, JoWUA publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license. This license permits users to read, download, copy, distribute, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided that proper credit is given to the original authors. Authors retain copyright, while ensuring their work can be shared and reused for academic and educational advancement.
By embracing open access under the CC BY-NC framework, JoWUA promotes inclusivity, equity, and transparency in scholarly publishing. The journal strives to foster collaboration across disciplines and regions, advance innovation in wireless mobile networks, ubiquitous computing, and dependable applications, and contribute to the broader progress of global science and technology.
Conflicts of interest Statement
Conflicts of interest arise when personal, financial, or professional relationships might influence research or publishing decisions. Recognizing and managing these conflicts is essential to maintain trust and fairness in academic publishing.
One common approach is the disclosure model. Authors, reviewers, and editors openly declare any potential conflicts. This transparency helps editors and readers assess the objectivity of the work.
Another method is the exclusion model, where individuals with significant conflicts are prevented from participating in the review or editorial process to avoid bias. While effective, this can limit available experts.
The management model addresses conflicts by applying safeguards, such as additional reviewers or increased oversight, allowing conflicted individuals to contribute without compromising fairness.
Many journals adopt a hybrid model, combining disclosure, exclusion, and management depending on the situation. This flexible approach helps balance integrity with practical considerations in publishing.
Pre-review statement
All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA) undergo an initial pre-review screening by the editorial team. This step ensures that only submissions meeting the journal’s basic criteria proceed to the full peer review stage. The pre-review process is designed to uphold the quality and focus of the journal.
During this stage, editors assess the manuscript’s relevance to JoWUA’s scope, such as topics related to wireless mobile networks, ubiquitous computing, and dependable applications. Submissions that do not align with the journal’s thematic areas or that lack academic value may be declined at this stage without external review.
In addition to scope and originality, the editorial team evaluates the clarity of writing, organization, adherence to formatting guidelines, and ethical compliance. Manuscripts with major language issues, poor structure, or suspected ethical violations may be returned to authors for revision or rejected outright.
Pre-review helps conserve the time of expert reviewers by filtering out papers that are not yet ready for detailed evaluation. This ensures a more efficient and effective peer review process, allowing authors to receive timely decisions and feedback.
Only manuscripts that meet the journal’s initial expectations for quality, novelty, and presentation are forwarded to the double-blind peer review phase. JoWUA remains committed to maintaining high editorial standards and supporting the publication of reliable, impactful research.
Privacy Statement
The Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA) is dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of all individuals involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. We collect and use personal information only for purposes related to manuscript submission, peer review, editorial decisions, and communication with contributors.
Personal data collected may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, phone numbers, and other information voluntarily submitted through our online systems or communication. This information is used strictly to manage submissions, assign reviewers, contact authors, and ensure the integrity and efficiency of the editorial process.
JoWUA does not share, sell, or disclose personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. In certain cases, data may be disclosed to fulfill legal or ethical obligations, such as investigations into publication misconduct, or if required by regulatory authorities. All data is handled with care and confidentiality.
To protect the information we collect, JoWUA implements appropriate security measures, including secure servers, restricted access, and encryption protocols. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where relevant.
Authors are expected to ensure that personal information or data about individuals included in their research (e.g., photographs, interviews, or case details) is used ethically and with informed consent. Any such inclusion must be explicitly approved by the individuals involved, and authors must confirm this in their manuscripts.
All individuals have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal data stored by JoWUA, subject to legal and editorial obligations. To exercise these rights or to raise privacy-related concerns, users can contact the editorial office. JoWUA may periodically update this privacy policy to reflect changes in regulations or journal practices.
Informed Consent Statement
The Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA) requires that all research involving human participants, personal data, or identifiable information must be conducted in accordance with recognized ethical standards and must include documented informed consent.
Informed consent means that participants have been fully informed about the nature, purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits of the research, and have voluntarily agreed to take part. Researchers must ensure that participants understand the information provided and have the freedom to decline or withdraw from the study at any time without consequence.
When human subjects are involved, the manuscript must include a clear statement indicating that informed consent was obtained from all participants. This statement should appear in the Ethics or Methods section of the paper. For studies involving vulnerable groups (e.g., minors, individuals with disabilities), consent must also be obtained from legal guardians or authorized representatives, in accordance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines.
If any individual’s personal data, photographs, audio recordings, or other identifiable information are included in the manuscript, authors must confirm that explicit permission has been obtained for their use in publication. This includes consent for the publication of case studies or interviews where individuals could be recognized.
In addition to informed consent, research involving human participants must have received prior approval from an appropriate institutional ethics committee or review board. Authors must clearly state the name of the approving body and provide the approval reference number, where applicable, in the manuscript.
Failure to obtain and document informed consent and ethical approval may result in the rejection or retraction of the manuscript. JoWUA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research ethics and participant protection and expects all authors to strictly adhere to these principles.
Data Availability and Transparency Statement
The Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA) is committed to promoting research transparency, reproducibility, and open scientific communication. Authors are expected to ensure that all data supporting the findings of their research are clearly documented and made available whenever possible.
Authors must include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscript that describes where and how the data can be accessed. This includes datasets, code, simulations, or other materials essential for verifying the results. If the data are publicly available in repositories, the name of the repository and a direct link or DOI should be provided. If the data are not publicly available due to ethical, legal, or commercial restrictions, authors should clearly explain the reasons.
In cases where data cannot be shared, authors are encouraged to provide sufficient metadata, summary statistics, or anonymized datasets to allow others to understand and build upon the research. For proprietary or confidential data, authors must ensure transparency by disclosing the limitations and justifying why access is restricted.
JoWUA encourages the use of FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and supports responsible data sharing that complies with ethical standards and privacy regulations. All submissions should also include appropriate citations for reused datasets and software.
By requiring data availability and transparency, JoWUA aims to enhance the integrity, reliability, and impact of the research it publishes, and to support ongoing innovation and collaboration within the scientific community.