Publication Ethics

Journal of Science and Informatics for Society (JSIS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. JSIS is published by Universitas Pertamina and has E-ISSN 3024-9074.

The publication of an article in JSIS is an essential component in the development of a credible and respected body of scientific knowledge. Therefore, ethical behavior is expected from all parties involved.

Duties of Authors

Authors are expected to:

  • Submit original and unpublished work.
  • Ensure that submitted manuscripts are free from plagiarism.
  • Present accurate and reliable research findings.
  • Properly acknowledge the work of others through appropriate citation.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that may influence the research results.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the manuscript.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts solely on academic merit.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Making editorial decisions fairly and objectively.
  • Preventing conflicts of interest in the editorial process.
  • Taking appropriate action when ethical concerns or misconduct are identified.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively and constructively.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
  • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
  • Inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Assist editors in making publication decisions through scholarly evaluation.

Publication Misconduct

Publication misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication
  • Data falsification
  • Duplicate publication
  • Citation manipulation
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Improper authorship practices

Any allegation of misconduct will be investigated by the Editorial Board and handled in accordance with applicable ethical standards and journal policies.

Ethical Oversight

JSIS is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and may issue corrections, retractions, or other editorial notices when necessary to ensure the accuracy and reliability of published content.