Publication Ethics
Jurnal IPTEK Bagi Masyarakat and its publisher, Ali Institute of Research and Publication, adhere to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
J-IbM is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures to prevent publication malpractice. Authors submitting papers to J-IbM affirm that their work is original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Authors also confirm that their manuscript is their own work, that it has not been copied or plagiarized in whole or in part, and that any potential conflicts of interest or financial benefits have been properly disclosed.
DUTIES OF EDITORS
1. Decision on the Publication of Articles
The Editor-in-Chief of J-IbM is responsible for deciding which of the submitted manuscripts will be published. This decision is guided by the editorial policies of the journal and subject to applicable legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor-in-Chief may consult with other editors or reviewers in making publication decisions.
2. Manuscript Review
Each manuscript is initially evaluated by the editor/co-editor, who may use plagiarism detection software to assess originality. Manuscripts that pass this check are forwarded to at least two anonymous reviewers for a double-blind peer review. Reviewers will recommend whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected. The average review period is 30 to 60 days from the date the reviewers accept the review task, though this may vary depending on the manuscript’s quality.
3. Confidentiality
The Editor-in-Chief, editorial team, and staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, or the publisher.
4. Fair Play
Manuscripts shall be evaluated solely based on academic merit, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.
5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by anyone involved in the editorial process for their own research without written consent from the author.
DUTIES OF REVIEWERS
1. Promptness
If a reviewer is unable to complete a review within the allotted time, they should promptly notify the editor to allow the manuscript to be reassigned.
2. Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.
3. Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and without personal criticism. Reviewers should express their opinions clearly and support their recommendations with evidence.
4. Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. They should also notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript and any other published work of which they are aware.
5. Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, institutions, or companies involved in the submission.
DUTIES OF AUTHORS
1. Reporting Standards
Authors should present accurate and objective accounts of the work performed. The data should be represented honestly, and sufficient detail should be provided to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are considered unethical.
2. 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, where appropriate, and to retain it for a reasonable period after publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If the work and/or words of others have been used, they must be properly cited or quoted.
4. Multiple Publications
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting identical or similar manuscripts to multiple journals is unethical and unacceptable.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors must cite publications that influenced the nature of the work.
6. Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All such individuals should be listed as co-authors. Others who contributed in other meaningful ways should be acknowledged.
7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support should also be disclosed.
8. Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the journal’s editor or publisher and cooperate to retract or correct the paper.
J-IbM and its publisher do not tolerate any form of plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious violation of scientific ethics and will be handled with strict action if found, whether during the review process or after publication. We regularly consult with our Editorial and Reviewer Board to uphold publication integrity and prevent malpractice.
