Publication Ethic

JKSI (Jurnal Komputasi dan Sistem Informasi) is a scholarly journal that upholds a peer-review process as part of its commitment to academic quality and integrity. This publication ethics statement outlines the ethical standards expected of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, the editor-in-chief, editorial board members, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

This policy is guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, as well as the current COPE Core Practices recognized globally.

JKSI is committed to promoting honesty, objectivity, and scientific responsibility throughout the entire publication process—from manuscript submission to final publication—in order to ensure that each article published contributes meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and society.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in a peer-reviewed journal such as JKSI (Jurnal Komputasi dan Sistem Informasi) serves as a fundamental pillar in the development of a credible, structured, and widely respected body of knowledge. Each published article reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the integrity of the institutions that support them, while also reinforcing the principles of scientific inquiry and academic rigor.

Therefore, it is essential that all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, publishers, and the academic community—adhere to established ethical standards. Upholding these ethical principles is crucial not only for maintaining the quality and credibility of each publication, but also for fostering public trust in scholarly research disseminated through JKSI.

Publisher and Editor

As the official publisher of JKSI (Jurnal Komputasi dan Sistem Informasi), Publikasi National takes full responsibility for overseeing every stage of the publication process with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. All commercial activities—such as advertising, reprints, or sponsorships—have no influence whatsoever on editorial decisions.

Publikasi National, together with the editorial board, supports transparent communication with other journals or publishers when necessary, in order to uphold the quality, consistency, and ethics of the publishing process.

Publication Decisions – The editor of JKSI is solely responsible for deciding which manuscripts submitted to the journal are suitable for publication. Decisions are based on academic quality, originality, relevance to the journal's scope, and value to readers and researchers, while complying with legal requirements related to libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
Fair Evaluation – Manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of scholarly content, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic background, nationality, or political ideology.
Confidentiality – The editor and editorial staff must maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related information.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest – Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research without written consent from the author and must avoid any conflicts of interest.

Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions – Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and provide constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.
Timeliness – Reviewers should respond promptly to review invitations and notify the editor if unable to complete the review.
Confidentiality – Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential and not disclosed to third parties.
Objectivity and Professionalism – Reviews must be conducted objectively, professionally, and without personal bias.
Acknowledgment of Sources – Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and report any suspected plagiarism or overlap.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest – Reviewers must decline reviews if conflicts of interest exist.

Authors

Reporting Standards – Authors must present accurate, honest, and transparent research reports.
Data Access and Retention – Authors should retain and provide access to raw data when requested.
Originality and Plagiarism – Submitted works must be original and free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.
Multiple or Redundant Submissions – Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
Acknowledgment of Sources – Proper citation of all influential sources is required.
Authorship Criteria – Authorship is limited to those who made significant contributions to the research.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest – All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Corrections and Retractions – Authors must cooperate in correcting or retracting articles if significant errors are identified.