Publication Ethics

Jurnal Teknologi dan Informatika is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, quality, transparency, and ethics throughout the entire scientific publication process. These Publication Ethics guidelines apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers during submission, peer review, decision-making, and publication.

The journal’s ethics policy adheres to fundamental principles of publication ethics, academic integrity, editorial transparency, and the prevention of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of research misconduct.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts are original, accurate, and have not been previously published nor are currently under review by another journal.

Authors must:

  1. Present research findings honestly, objectively, and accurately.

  2. Ensure the manuscript is original and completely free from plagiarism.

  3. Refrain from data fabrication (creating or inventing false data).

  4. Refrain from data falsification (manipulating research data, methods, images, or results).

  5. Avoid manipulating research outcomes to reach predetermined conclusions.

  6. Cite and reference all sources accurately and appropriately.

  7. Ensure all individuals who made substantial contributions are listed as co-authors.

  8. Exclude individuals who have not made a meaningful contribution (ghost/gift authorship).

  9. Ensure all co-authors have approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission.

  10. Disclose all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest.

  11. Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials (e.g., data, figures, software, or instruments).

  12. Protect sensitive and personal data used in the research.

  13. Be willing to provide supporting raw data for verification purposes upon request.

  14. Promptly notify the editor if a significant error is discovered post-publication.

Note: Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, objective, transparent, and professional editorial process.

Editors must:

  1. Evaluate manuscripts based solely on scientific quality, relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, originality, and contribution to the field.

  2. Maintain strict non-discrimination regarding race, gender, religion, citizenship, institutional affiliation, or academic rank.

  3. Preserve the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts during the review process.

  4. Refrain from using un-published manuscript information for personal gain.

  5. Assign peer reviewers with appropriate subject-matter expertise.

  6. Avoid conflicts of interest during the editorial decision-making process.

  7. Refrain from interfering with peer review outcomes for personal or institutional interests.

  8. Ensure all publication decisions are grounded in academic and scientific merit.

  9. Investigate allegations of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or ethical misconduct.

  10. Allow authors a fair opportunity to respond to allegations of unethical behavior.

  11. Manage the revision and review process in a professional manner.

  12. Render final publication decisions based on peer review reports and editorial evaluation.

Note: Editors reserve the right to reject manuscripts at the initial desk-review stage if the work falls outside the focus and scope, lacks sufficient scientific rigor, shows evidence of plagiarism, or raises serious ethical concerns.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in upholding the quality and integrity of published research.

Reviewers must:

  1. Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and professionally.

  2. Assess manuscripts based on scientific quality, methodology, novelty, validity, and contribution.

  3. Maintain full confidentiality regarding the manuscript and its contents.

  4. Refrain from using unpublished ideas, data, or methods for personal advantage.

  5. Provide well-reasoned evaluations backed by clear scientific evidence.

  6. Provide constructive comments to assist authors in improving their work.

  7. Alert the editor to any suspicions of plagiarism or ethical violations.

  8. Declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline the invitation when appropriate.

  9. Decline to review manuscripts that fall outside their area of expertise.

  10. Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or notify the editor if an extension is required.

Note: Reviewers must not require authors to cite the reviewer’s own publications without clear academic justification.

4. Duties of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is responsible for guiding the journal's strategic direction and maintaining its academic quality.

The Editorial Board must:

  1. Safeguard the academic quality and reputation of the journal.

  2. Ensure transparency throughout all editorial operations.

  3. Expand and maintain a diverse pool of qualified reviewers.

  4. Maintain full independence in editorial decision-making.

  5. Avoid conflicts of interest across all operations.

  6. Promote and enforce standards of academic integrity.

  7. Conduct periodic evaluations of the editorial process.

  8. Investigate and address reported breaches of publication ethics.

5. Plagiarism Policy

Jurnal Teknologi dan Informatika maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism in any form.

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Utilizing others' written text without proper attribution or citation.

  • Copying ideas, methods, data, figures, tables, or results without proper source acknowledgment.

  • Verbatim plagiarism.

  • Mosaic plagiarism (combining text snippets from various sources without proper attribution).

  • Self-plagiarism (reusing major parts of one’s own previously published work without disclosure).

  • Duplicate publication.

  • Citation manipulation intended to artificially boost citation counts.

Editorial actions in cases of plagiarism:

  1. Immediate rejection of the manuscript prior to publication.

  2. Requesting a formal explanation from the author(s).

  3. Cancellation of the publication process.

  4. Article retraction if misconduct is discovered post-publication.

  5. Additional actions deemed appropriate according to journal policies and severity.

6. Data Fabrication and Falsification

The journal strictly prohibits any manipulation of research data.

  • Fabrication refers to making up research data, experimental results, survey responses, or findings that were never actually obtained.

  • Falsification refers to manipulating research materials, processes, data, figures, or analytical results to distort the true representation of the research.

In cases of suspected fabrication or falsification, editors may request raw supporting data. Proven violations will lead to manuscript rejection or article retraction.

7. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship credit must be based on direct and substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

Criteria for authorship include:

  • Conceptualization and experimental design.

  • Development of methodology.

  • Data collection and analysis.

  • Development of systems or conducting experiments.

  • Interpretation of findings.

  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript.

Individuals providing administrative support, general technical aid, or financial assistance do not meet authorship criteria and should be recognized in the Acknowledgements section. Any changes to the author list after submission require written consent from all listed authors and editorial approval.

8. Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence research objectivity or editorial judgment.

Conflicts of interest may involve:

  • Financial relationships

  • Professional ties

  • Institutional affiliations

  • Personal relationships

  • Academic competition

  • Commercial interests

  • Any other competing interests affecting objectivity.

Reviewers with competing interests must recuse themselves from evaluating the manuscript.

9. Ethical Clearance

Research involving human participants, personal data, sensitive information, or specific ethical subjects must comply with established ethical standards.

Where applicable, authors are responsible for obtaining Ethical Clearance from an authorized institutional ethics committee prior to conducting the research. Authors must also guarantee the anonymity and privacy of research subjects.

10. Use of AI in Writing and Research

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), or AI-assisted tools is permitted solely as supporting technology during research or drafting, provided it is used responsibly and transparently.

AI Usage Guidelines:

  • AI tools cannot be credited as co-authors, as they cannot assume legal or ethical accountability for the content.

  • Authors remain fully accountable for the accuracy, originality, data validity, interpretations, and citation integrity of their work.

  • Any significant AI contribution to generating or editing content must be explicitly disclosed per journal guidelines.

11. Data Availability and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to store raw data, program code, experimental configurations, instruments, and relevant supporting materials to enable independent verification or replication.

For manuscripts in Intelligent Systems (e.g., Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Data Mining, or computational methods), authors are strongly encouraged to detail:

  • Datasets and their sources.

  • Preprocessing procedures.

  • Experimental parameters and algorithm details.

  • Computational environment.

  • Evaluation methodologies and metrics.

  • Comprehensive experimental results.

12. Post-Publication Corrections

If an error is discovered post-publication, authors are obligated to inform the editor immediately.

Editorial actions based on severity:

  • Correction / Erratum: Issued for minor technical errors that do not alter the main scientific conclusions.

  • Retraction: Issued for severe errors or ethical violations that invalidate the findings or undermine the credibility of the article.

13. Article Retraction Policy

The journal reserves the right to retract published articles under the following conditions:

  • Proven plagiarism.

  • Data fabrication or falsification.

  • Duplicate publication.

  • Major errors invalidating the conclusions.

  • Copyright infringement.

  • Serious breaches of research ethics.

  • Manipulation of the publication process.

  • Other severe misconduct rendering the article untrustworthy.

Retraction notices will be published transparently on the article page and officially announced through journal channels.

14. Complaints and Misconduct Handling

Any party may submit a formal complaint regarding alleged publication misconduct to the managers of Jurnal Teknologi dan Informatika.

Reports must include sufficient documentation and evidence. Editors will handle investigations objectively, independently, and confidentially. Clarifications may be requested from authors, reviewers, institutions, or other relevant parties as needed.

15. Independence and Transparency

The journal is fully dedicated to preserving the independence of editorial decisions. Accept or reject decisions are determined strictly by scientific rigor, relevance, novelty, and peer review outcomes, and will never be influenced by:

  • Authors' academic status or rank.

  • Institutional affiliation.

  • Commercial considerations.

  • External pressure or lobbying.

  • Personal relationships or non-academic factors.