Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics of Jurnal Indovisi

This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process of Jurnal Indovisi, including authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher. The guidelines are aligned with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Considerations in Journal Publication

The publication of scientific articles in Jurnal Indovisi contributes to the development of a reliable and interconnected body of knowledge. Peer-reviewed articles reflect the academic quality of the authors and their institutions, and therefore require adherence to established ethical standards. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to uphold ethical conduct throughout the manuscript submission and evaluation stages.

As the publisher of Jurnal Indovisi, the Indonesian Indovisi Institute is committed to maintaining responsible oversight of all publishing processes. Commercial interests such as advertising or reprint services do not influence editorial decisions. When necessary, the publisher and editorial board may coordinate with other journals or publishers regarding ethical matters.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The editors of Jurnal Indovisi are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are suitable for publication. Editorial decisions are based on the relevance, clarity, originality, and contribution of the work to the journal’s scope, as well as legal considerations such as copyright, libel, and plagiarism policies. Editors may seek advice from reviewers or other editorial members when necessary.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit, without discrimination related to the authors’ race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political orientation, or other personal characteristics.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts and may only share information with individuals directly involved in the review and publication process.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished material from submitted manuscripts must not be used by editors for personal research purposes without explicit written permission from the authors.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers support editors in making informed publication decisions and help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to evaluate a manuscript, or unable to complete the review within a reasonable timeframe, should notify the editors and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and may not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity Standards

Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear, evidence-based comments to support their evaluations.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant literature not cited by the authors and alert the editor to any overlap or similarity between the manuscript under review and other published works.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not use privileged information for personal advantage and should decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their research. Manuscripts should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Misleading or fraudulent statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works. If the work of others is used, proper citation and quotation are required.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical. Authors should avoid publishing similar research in multiple journals.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite relevant publications that guided or influenced their research.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the study. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Hazards and Ethical Approval

If research involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment with unusual hazards, authors must clearly describe these. Research involving human or animal subjects must include appropriate ethical approvals.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their findings, along with all sources of funding.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must notify the journal promptly and work with the editors to correct or retract the article.