Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity Policy of Jurnal Komputer Teknologi Informasi Sistem Komputer (JUKTISI)

1. Ethical Statement

Jurnal Komputer Teknologi Informasi Sistem Komputer (JUKTISI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the scholarly publishing process.

This policy applies to authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher involved in the submission, peer-review, editorial decision-making, production, and publication of manuscripts.

2. Commitment to COPE Principles

JUKTISI is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal refers to the principles and guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as an important framework for addressing publication-ethics issues.

COPE guidance is considered when the journal handles issues involving authorship, plagiarism, duplicate publication, conflicts of interest, fabrication and falsification, reviewer misconduct, editorial responsibilities, complaints, corrections, retractions, and other forms of publication misconduct.

When an ethical concern arises, JUKTISI may conduct an appropriate investigation and take proportionate action according to the nature and seriousness of the concern.

3. Core Ethical Principles

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts accurately represent their research and comply with applicable ethical and scholarly standards.

• The manuscript must be original and must not contain fabricated or falsified information.
• Authors must ensure that the work has not been simultaneously submitted to another journal.
• All sources and relevant prior research must be appropriately cited.
• Authors must provide an accurate description of methods, data, results, and limitations.
• All individuals who meet the authorship criteria should be appropriately recognized as authors.
• Individuals who do not qualify for authorship should not be listed as authors.
• Authors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest.
• Funding sources and relevant financial support must be disclosed.
• Where applicable, authors must provide information concerning ethical approval and research permissions.
• Authors must cooperate with editors and reviewers during the review and revision process.
• Authors should promptly inform the editorial office if a significant error is identified after publication.

5. Responsibilities of Editors

• Editors must evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively.
• Editorial decisions should be based on scholarly quality, relevance, originality, and ethical compliance.
• Editors should not discriminate against authors based on personal characteristics, institutional affiliation, nationality, gender, religion, or other irrelevant factors.
• Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.
• Editors should identify and appropriately manage conflicts of interest.
• Editors must ensure that manuscripts are reviewed by appropriate reviewers where peer review is required.
• Editors should respond appropriately to allegations of publication misconduct.
• Editors should facilitate corrections, retractions, or other appropriate actions when the integrity of the scholarly record is affected.
• Editors should maintain appropriate editorial records.

6. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
• Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations.
• Reviewers should not use unpublished information for personal advantage.
• Reviewers should disclose potential conflicts of interest.
• Reviewers should decline assignments when they lack sufficient expertise or have a significant conflict of interest.
• Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited where applicable.
• Reviewers should inform the editor of suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, or other ethical concerns.
• Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed timeframe whenever reasonably possible.

7. Plagiarism and Similarity Screening

JUKTISI does not tolerate plagiarism or other forms of inappropriate appropriation of another person's intellectual work.

• Submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism or similarity-detection tools.
• Similarity results are used as an initial screening indicator and are not, by themselves, a definitive determination of plagiarism.
• The editorial team may examine the context, sources, quotations, references, and nature of the detected similarity.
• Manuscripts containing substantial inappropriate overlap may be returned to authors, rejected, or subjected to further investigation.
• Published articles may be investigated if credible plagiarism concerns are subsequently reported.

8. Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit or publish substantially the same manuscript in multiple journals without appropriate justification and disclosure.

Duplicate publication, redundant publication, inappropriate text recycling, or simultaneous submission may result in editorial action, including rejection, withdrawal, correction, or retraction where appropriate.

9. Fabrication, Falsification, and Research Misconduct

JUKTISI considers fabrication, falsification, manipulation of research data, inappropriate image manipulation, and deliberate misrepresentation of research findings to be serious forms of research misconduct.

• Fabrication: inventing data, results, participants, or research records.
• Falsification: manipulating research materials, processes, data, or results in a way that misrepresents the research.
• Misrepresentation: deliberately presenting misleading information concerning the research or publication.

When credible allegations arise, the journal may request clarification, supporting documentation, or additional evidence and may take appropriate editorial action based on the findings.

10. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship should reflect substantial intellectual or scholarly contributions to the work.

• All listed authors should have made a meaningful contribution to the research or manuscript.
• All authors should approve the final version of the manuscript.
• All authors should agree to the submission and publication of the work.
• Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria may be acknowledged appropriately.
• Changes to authorship after submission should be justified and approved by all affected authors and handled according to editorial procedures.

11. Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members should disclose any financial, professional, personal, institutional, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the publication process.

The existence of a conflict does not necessarily prevent publication or participation in peer review. However, relevant conflicts should be disclosed and appropriately managed.

12. Funding Disclosure

Authors should disclose financial support, research grants, institutional support, sponsorship, or other funding that contributed to the research or preparation of the manuscript.

Funding information should be presented transparently so that readers can understand potential influences on the research and publication process.

13. Research Data and Reproducibility

Authors are expected to maintain appropriate research records and supporting materials necessary to substantiate the published findings.

• Research data should be handled responsibly and securely.
• Where appropriate and ethically permissible, authors should provide sufficient methodological information to support understanding or reproducibility of the research.
• Personal, confidential, or sensitive information must be appropriately protected.
• Data should not be fabricated, falsified, or manipulated inappropriately.

14. Use of Artificial Intelligence and AI-Assisted Tools

Authors may use artificial intelligence or AI-assisted tools responsibly where such use is consistent with research integrity and the journal's editorial requirements.

• AI tools must not be listed as authors.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and final content of their manuscript.
• Authors should disclose substantive use of AI-assisted tools when required by the journal's author guidelines or when such disclosure is necessary for transparency.
• AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, references, results, images, or other research evidence.
• Authors should verify all AI-assisted content, citations, factual claims, and references before submission.
• Confidential manuscripts and unpublished peer-review materials should not be submitted to AI systems in ways that compromise confidentiality.

15. Ethical Approval and Human Participants

Research involving human participants, personal data, sensitive information, or other activities requiring ethical review should comply with applicable ethical standards and institutional requirements.

Where applicable, authors should provide information about ethical approval, informed consent, research permissions, or other relevant safeguards.

Authors are responsible for protecting participant privacy and confidentiality and for ensuring that research activities comply with applicable regulations and ethical requirements.

16. Peer Review Integrity

• Peer review should be conducted fairly, objectively, and confidentially.
• Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly criteria rather than personal considerations.
• Reviewers should not disclose manuscript content to unauthorized individuals.
• Reviewers should not use confidential information obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage.
• Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed to the editor.
• Editors may replace reviewers when conflicts or other ethical concerns arise.

17. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

JUKTISI recognizes the importance of maintaining an accurate and reliable scholarly record.

Corrections

Minor or significant errors that do not invalidate the overall findings may be addressed through an appropriate correction notice or amendment to the published record.

Retractions

A published article may be considered for retraction when serious problems affect the reliability or integrity of the scholarly record, including confirmed fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other serious publication misconduct.

Expression of Concern

Where there is a substantial unresolved concern regarding the integrity or reliability of a published article, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern while the matter is being investigated or clarified.

18. Complaints and Appeals

JUKTISI welcomes legitimate complaints and appeals concerning editorial decisions, publication procedures, peer review, authorship, ethical conduct, or other matters related to the journal.

• Complaints should be submitted with sufficient details and supporting evidence where available.
• Appeals concerning editorial decisions should provide clear reasons and relevant evidence.
• Complaints and appeals will be handled as fairly and confidentially as reasonably possible.
• The editorial team may request clarification or additional information from relevant parties.
• Where appropriate, the journal may seek independent advice or additional review.

19. Confidentiality and Privacy

JUKTISI respects the confidentiality of unpublished manuscripts, peer-review communications, personal information, and other sensitive editorial materials.

• Manuscripts should only be accessed by authorized editorial and review personnel.
• Personal information should be handled responsibly.
• Reviewer identities should be protected according to the journal's review model.
• Confidential information obtained during editorial or peer-review activities must not be disclosed without appropriate authorization.

20. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining a reliable, transparent, and sustainable scholarly publishing process.

• Support editorial independence.
• Provide appropriate technical infrastructure for journal publishing.
• Support preservation and accessibility of published content.
• Support appropriate correction and retraction procedures.
• Protect the integrity of the published scholarly record.
• Support compliance with applicable publication and ethical standards.

21. Post-Publication Integrity

Publication does not end the journal's responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. JUKTISI may review credible concerns raised after publication and may take appropriate action when necessary.

Authors, readers, reviewers, and other members of the scholarly community are encouraged to report credible concerns regarding published articles to the editorial office.

22. Policy Review and Continuous Improvement

JUKTISI periodically reviews its publication-ethics policies to ensure that editorial procedures remain transparent, consistent, and aligned with recognized scholarly publishing practices.

The journal may update this policy when necessary to address developments in scholarly communication, publication ethics, research integrity, technology, or applicable standards.

Commitment to Publication Integrity

JUKTISI is committed to protecting the integrity, transparency, reliability, and accessibility of the scholarly record. All participants in the publishing process are expected to act responsibly, honestly, and professionally.

The journal refers to recognized publication-ethics principles, including the guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), when addressing ethical concerns, publication misconduct, corrections, retractions, and related editorial matters.

Questions About Publication Ethics?

For questions, complaints, appeals, or ethical concerns related to a submission or published article, please contact the JUKTISI Editorial Office.