Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This statement outlines the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the publication process of Jurnal Inovasi dan Karya Teknologi Informasi (JIKTEKS), including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (ICEKA Publisher).
This policy is based on the COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Section A: Publication and Authorship

• All submitted papers are subject to a strict peer-review process by at least two reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.

• The review process is conducted using a blind peer review system.

• Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on relevance, soundness, significance, originality, readability, and language quality.

• Possible editorial decisions include: acceptance, acceptance with revisions, or rejection.

• Revision requests do not guarantee acceptance after resubmission.

• Rejected manuscripts will not be re-reviewed.

• Paper acceptance must comply with applicable legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

• Research published in JIKTEKS must not be simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere.

Section B: Authors’ Responsibilities

• Authors must certify that their manuscripts are original and have not been published elsewhere.

• Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another publication.

• Authors must participate in the peer-review process and provide corrections or retractions when necessary.

• All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research.

• Authors must ensure that all data presented are authentic and accurate.

• Conflicts of interest must be declared to the editors.

• Authors must properly cite all sources used in preparing the manuscript.

• Authors must report any significant errors in their published work to the editors immediately.

Section C: Reviewers’ Responsibilities

• Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.

• Reviews should be objective, without personal criticism of the author.

• Comments should be expressed clearly with supporting arguments.

• Reviewers should identify any relevant published work not cited by the authors.

• Reviewers must notify the editor of any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other known works.

• Reviewers must not review manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest due to relationships with authors, institutions, or organizations.

Section D: Editors’ Responsibilities

• Editors have full responsibility and authority to accept or reject an article.

• Editors are accountable for the content and overall quality of the publication.

• Editors should act in the interests of both authors and readers.

• Editors must ensure the integrity of the academic record and publish corrections or retractions when necessary.

• Editors must be transparent regarding funding sources for research.

• Decisions must be based solely on the importance, originality, and clarity of the paper, and its relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Editors must maintain reviewer anonymity.

• Editors must act if they suspect misconduct, even for unpublished papers, and pursue resolution with evidence.

• Editors must avoid conflicts of interest among staff, authors, reviewers, and board members.