Publication Ethics

Jurnal Informatika & Teknologi Cerdas (JITC) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and maintaining the integrity of the academic record. The journal follows the ethical guidelines and best practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and adopts a strict policy against any form of publication misconduct. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to the following principles:

  1. Duties of Authors
  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and free from plagiarism. Any borrowed content must be properly cited.
  • Multiple Submission: Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal or previously published in any form.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.
  • Authorship: Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the paper and agree to its submission.
  • Data Accuracy: Authors must ensure that the data presented is accurate and reproducible, and provide access to raw data when requested.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript.

 

  1. Duties of Editors
  • Fair Evaluation: Editors will evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
  • Confidentiality: Editors must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for deciding which articles should be published, based on the reviewers’ evaluations and the journal’s editorial policy.
  • Dealing with Misconduct: Editors will take appropriate action if ethical concerns arise, including investigating suspected misconduct and retracting or correcting articles when necessary.

 

  1. Duties of Reviewers
  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and not shared or discussed with others.
  • Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe. If unable, they must inform the editor promptly.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should point out relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should not review manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors.

 

  1. Publisher's Responsibilities
  • JITC and its publisher, Universitas Paramadina, are committed to ensuring that ethical publishing standards are maintained. The publisher will provide support for editorial independence and assist in handling any misconduct or ethical violations.

 

JITC strives to foster a transparent and ethical environment for scientific communication and to protect the rights of authors, reviewers, and readers.