ACM Publication Policies for Reviewers

ACM Peer Review Policy

This policy defines the principles and practices for peer review in ACM Publications. It applies to all single or double anonymous peer-reviewed content in ACM Publications and sets minimum requirements for those involved in conducting peer review, including reviewers, editors, and program committees and those submitting work to be peer reviewed, including all named authors and contributors to a submitted work.

A list of frequently asked questions and answers to ACM’s Policy on Peer Review here.

ACM Conference Publication Policy

ACM has a policy specific to ACM-sponsored and International Conference Proceedings Series conferences. The policy outlines what stakeholders can expect from ACM, and what ACM expects from program chairs and committees.

ICPS Conference Publication Policy

The ICPS Conference Publication policy is specific to conferences published in the ACM International Conference Proceedings Series (ICPS), and addresses responsibilities and requirements for those actively involved in the publication of ICPS conferences.

ACM Policy on Authorship

The ACM policy related to authorship presents criteria for authorship as well as criteria for submission. There is also a list of frequently asked questions regarding this policy.

ACM Conflict of Interest Policy for ACM Publications

The ACM Conflict of Interest Policy defines COI and how to identify it. It also contains recommendations on how to manage a potential COI, as well as what constitutes a violation of this ACM policy.

ACM Policy on Plagiarism, Misrepresentation, and Falsification

ACM’s Policy on Plagiarism, Misrepresentation, and Falsification provides the definitions of plagiarism, redundant publication or self-plagiarism, author misrepresentation, and content falsification and outlines the potential consequences of policy violations.

Artifact Review and Badging

ACM’s process for auditing research results for repeatability, reproducibility, and replicability.

📢 Report a Potential Publications Violation 📢

When someone believes any of the ACM Publications Policies have been violated, they may report that violation. Information on how to do so is presented on this webpage. There is also a link to an online form that should be used for reporting.

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