Publication Ethics

The Scientific Journal of Information Systems (JISI) at Utpadaka Swastika University (UTPAS)

A. Publication Ethics: Journal of Information Technology for Applied Development

This statement clarifies the ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing a manuscript in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems , which is managed by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) at Utpadaka Swastika University (UTPAS), including the authors, editors, and reviewers.

This statement is based on COPE's Best Practise Guidelines for Journal Editors standard.

1. Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of a manuscript is very important to note regarding its ethics; this is included in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems . The Journal of Information Technology for Applied Development publishes the results of both theoretical and empirical studies from various authoritative sources that can be accounted for. This is important for the development of science to be implemented in the economic development of a country. Thus, a coherent and respected knowledge network needs to be established in the journal publication ethics guidelines. This is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the supporting institutions. Manuscripts in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems , are peer-reviewed to support and realise the scientific method. It is then important to agree on the expected standards of ethical behaviour for all parties involved in the act of publishing, namely the authors, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and the public.

The Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM) of Utpadaka Swastika University (UTPAS), as the publisher of The Scientific Journal of Information Systems , takes guardianship duties beyond all publishing stages very seriously, and we carry them out with ethics and other responsibilities. LPPM Utpadaka Swastika University (UTPAS) has a commitment to ensure that broadcasting, reprinting, or other commercial income does not have an impact on or influence editorial decisions.

2. Publication Decisions

Prior to publishing both online and in print for The Scientific Journal of Information Systems , the Chief Editor, who is responsible for publishing, requests input from other editors as well as suggestions for support from reviewers. where it is also based on a series of journal publications, starting with submitting manuscripts, checking editors, checking reviewers, checking layouts, checking plagiarism, and checking copyright. This is under the supervision of the Chief Editor and other editors with authority, so that a publication decision appears for the manuscript in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems .

3. Non-Discrimination

In each publication process of The Scientific Journal of Information Systems , editors and reviewers evaluate manuscripts for scholarly content without regard to the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy. This is done in order to uphold the ethics of publishing The Scientific Journal of Information Systems , namely non-discrimination.

4. confidentiality

Manuscripts published in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems are highly guarded for their information value, where editors and reviewers are not allowed to disclose much information about a manuscript that has been submitted to anyone, including authors, reviewers, editorial teams, and publishers, but only those that are appropriate.

5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript does not have to be used by many members of the editorial board and reviewers in their own research.

B. Duties and Obligations of Reviewers.

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Publishing manuscripts in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems, involves reviewers in their fields; the decisions of the reviewers contribute to the editor's decisions for each manuscript. The Management Research Journal uses a blind-reviewer process, where the results of the reviewers are communicated back to the authors to improve the quality of the authors' research.

2. Speed

The Scientific Journal of Information Systems is very concerned about the timeliness of publication and information on authors. Every manuscript that is entered in the Journal of Information Technology for Applied Development is informed to the authors and reviewers for the process according to the basic provisions. If the reviewer does not carry out his duties on time, then the editor makes the decision to replace him with another, more qualified reviewer. In order for the speed of publication to remain consistent according to what has been set.

3. Confidentiality

The Scientific Journal of Information Systems is managed by LPPM Utpadaka Swastika University (UTPAS) with the help of expert editors and reviewers. Every manuscript that is submitted is kept confidential by the editors, reviewers, and publishers. Given the blind-reviewer system, every manuscript that enters the reviewer's hands can only be discussed with the editor and the author.

4. Objectivity Standards.

For every manuscript that is entered in The Scientific Journal of Information Systems, editors and reviewers are required to evaluate the manuscript based on established standards. However, review comments from editors and reviewers need to respect the authors. As well, the reviewers are required to be consistent in their decisions and recommendations to the editors and writers.

5. Acknowledgment of Sources.

Reviewers are required to pay attention to every source originating from all manuscripts submitted to The Scientific Journal of Information Systems, where the manuscript is sent by the author through the editor. Each source needs to be known for its truth and up-to-dateness and acknowledged through a list of trusted references.

6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest.

Specific information or ideas obtained through peer reviews must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with the authors, companies, or other institutions associated with the research.

C. Duties and Responsibilities of Authors.

1. Reporting Standards

The authors are required to provide accounting data and informative information on the work submitted to The Scientific Journal of Information Systems. The data presented contains reliable reference sources listed in the manuscript. Fraudulent or intentionally inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.

2. Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked about data and information in the manuscript, so they are required to provide data and information related to the manuscript in a timely manner to the editor and reviewer. This is to facilitate the refinement of the author's manuscript in accordance with the rules of The Scientific Journal of Information Systems.

3. Originality and plagiarism

Authors should ensure that they have written a completely original work, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of another person's work, it must be properly cited. If several problems are found related to citation and/or plagiarism in the author's work, then the manuscript is automatically rejected.

4. Multiple, redundant, or concurrent publications.

When the author submits a manuscript for publication in the Journal of Information Technology for Applied Development, the author is not allowed to simultaneously submit the manuscript to other publishers. The simultaneous submission of the authors was considered unethical and unacceptable for the manuscript.

5. Acknowledgment of Sources.

Each manuscript submitted by the author to the Journal of Information Technology for Applied Development is required to provide an acknowledgment of sources that are appropriate and able to add value to the manuscript; all such acknowledgments must be clearly listed on the list of references.

6. Research authorship.

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the research reported in a manuscript submitted to The Scientific Journal of Information Systems. The authors listed in the manuscript have a responsibility to keep co-authors posted on the review process. If accepted, all authors are required to provide a signed statement that the research work is their original research work.

7. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects.

If the work involves chemicals, procedures, or devices that have many unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

8. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest.

All authors should disclose in their manuscript all the things that support their research being completed. All supporting financial resources for research should be disclosed.

9. Fundamental Errors in Published Works.

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author's obligation to immediately notify the editor or publisher of the journal and work with the editor to withdraw or correct the research.