Author Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
(Based on Elsevier recommendations and COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors)
Journal of Digital Informatics (JDI) and its publisher, [nama institusi penerbit Anda], follow the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). JDI is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice.
Authors who submit manuscripts to JDI attest that their work is original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors also confirm that their paper is their own work, has not been copied or plagiarized in whole or in part, and that any potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
Duties of Editors
Decision on the Publication of Articles
The Editor-in-Chief of JDI is responsible for deciding which manuscripts submitted to the journal should be published. The decision is guided by the policies of the editorial board and must comply with applicable legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor-in-Chief may consult other editors or reviewers in making the final decision.
Review of Manuscripts
Each manuscript is initially evaluated by the editor/co-editor. Manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality. Those passing this stage will be forwarded to at least two reviewers for double-blind peer review. Reviewers will recommend whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected. The review process usually takes a minimum of one month, though high- or low-quality manuscripts may receive decisions more quickly.
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on their intellectual content, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
The Editor-in-Chief, editors, and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials contained in submitted manuscripts must not be used by editors or editorial staff for their own research without the written consent of the authors.
Duties of Reviewers
Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to complete the review within the allotted time must promptly notify the editor so that the manuscript can be reassigned.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss them with others except as authorized by the Editor-in-Chief.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly and support them with sound arguments.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Any similarity or overlap between the reviewed manuscript and other published material should be reported to the editor.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, institutions, or companies related to the manuscript.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors of original research must provide an accurate account of the work performed, along with an objective discussion of its significance. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to make such data publicly available if feasible. Authors must retain data for a reasonable time after publication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure their work is entirely original. If the work or words of others are used, they must be properly cited or quoted.
Multiple Publications
Authors must not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently is unethical and unacceptable.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of other works must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced their research.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All significant contributors should be listed as co-authors. Others who contributed in a substantive way should be acknowledged.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may be construed to affect the results or interpretation of the research. All sources of financial support must be acknowledged.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate to retract or correct the paper.
Anti-Plagiarism Policy
The publisher and Journal of Digital Informatics strictly prohibit all forms of plagiarism. Plagiarism constitutes a serious violation of publication ethics and will not be tolerated. Any manuscript or published paper found to contain plagiarism, whether detected or reported, will be handled with the utmost seriousness.
