Publication Ethics of Infotronik Journal

This ethical statement outlines the standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in the publication process of Infotronik: Journal of Information Technology and Electronics, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Publication Ethics Guidelines

The publication of scientific articles is an essential element in the development of knowledge. Articles published in Infotronik Journal are the result of theoretical or empirical research that must be scientifically accountable. Therefore, adherence to publication ethics serves as a fundamental foundation to ensure that published works truly contribute to the advancement of science and technology.

The peer-review process is employed to maintain the quality of scientific works published. This ethical code also serves as a guideline for ethical conduct for all parties involved, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community.

Universitas Sangga Buana, as the publisher of Infotronik Journal, has the responsibility to manage every stage of the publishing process with seriousness, transparency, and integrity. The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests or personal agendas.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

1. Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for determining which manuscripts are suitable for publication, based on the results of peer review, input from the editorial board, and reviewers’ recommendations.

2. Fairness and Non-Discrimination

Manuscripts are evaluated based on their scholarly content without regard to the author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.

3. Confidentiality

Editors and the editorial team must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, or authorized parties.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the written consent of the author.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and provide constructive suggestions to improve the quality of manuscripts.

2. Timeliness

Any selected reviewer who feels unqualified to review or cannot complete the review within the required time should notify the editor so that the manuscript can be reassigned.

3. Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

4. Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Comments should be expressed clearly and supported by logical arguments.

5. Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors and report any substantial similarity or overlap with other published works.

6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, institutions, or companies connected to the manuscript.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

1. Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate account of the work performed, with sufficient detail and references to permit replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

2. Data Access and Retention

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

3. Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is original. If the authors have used the work or words of others, these must be appropriately cited.

4. Multiple or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously, as this constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

5. Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

6. Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the reported research. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission for publication.

7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may be interpreted as influencing the results or interpretation of their manuscript.

8. 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 promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate to retract or correct the paper.