Ethics Statement

Journal of Information Systems and Informatics (JournalISI)

The Journal of Information Systems and Informatics (JournalISI) is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and accountability of the scholarly record. This Ethics Statement is developed, implemented, and maintained by the Editorial Board of JournalISI and governs all stages of the journal’s editorial and publication process. JournalISI adheres to the Core Practices and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal uses COPE’s recommendations as a primary reference in handling ethical issues throughout the editorial and publication process. Further information on COPE guidelines is available at https://publicationethics.org.

1. Editorial Responsibility and Ethical Oversight

The Editor-in-Chief holds primary responsibility for ethical oversight within JournalISI and is supported by the Editorial Board in evaluating and resolving ethical matters. Ethical considerations are assessed at multiple stages of the editorial process, including initial screening, peer review, post-review evaluation, and post-publication monitoring. All ethical decisions are documented internally to ensure transparency, consistency, and accountability.

Any ethical concerns, complaints, or inquiries related to the journal’s editorial and publication process may be submitted to the Editorial Office via email at journal-isi@adsii.or.id. All communications will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the journal’s ethical procedures.

2. Allegations of Research Misconduct

JournalISI takes allegations of research misconduct seriously, including but not limited to plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, improper authorship practices, and the inappropriate or undisclosed use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools.

All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening during the initial editorial assessment. JournalISI applies a similarity threshold of no more than 15%, inclusive of template structures and bibliometric references. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold are subject to editorial review and may be returned to authors for clarification, revision, or rejection.

Regarding the use of AI and generative AI tools, JournalISI permits limited use for language editing, grammar improvement, or readability enhancement. However, AI-generated content must not exceed 25% of the total manuscript. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the entire work. AI tools must not be listed as authors. Any use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed in the manuscript (for example, in the Acknowledgments or Methods section). Failure to disclose AI use, or the submission of manuscripts containing AI-generated content exceeding the allowed limit, may be treated as research misconduct.

When allegations of misconduct arise at any stage, the Editorial Board conducts a structured and impartial evaluation. Where necessary, additional reviewers may be consulted, and authors are given the opportunity to respond before a final editorial decision is made.

3. Authorship and Contributorship

JournalISI recognizes authorship as a reflection of significant intellectual contribution to a scholarly work. All listed authors must have meaningfully contributed to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. During manuscript submission, authors are required to disclose individual contributions through the journal’s submission system using the CRediT taxonomy. This disclosure supports transparency and accountability and assists editors in resolving potential authorship disputes. Changes to authorship after submission are permitted only with written justification and the explicit consent of all listed authors.

Detailed authorship criteria, contributor roles, and related policies are available on the Authorship Criteria and Contributorship Policy page.

4. Conflicts of Interest

JournalISI requires authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity of the research, review, or editorial decision-making process. Conflicts may include financial interests, institutional affiliations, funding relationships, or personal or professional relationships relevant to the submitted work. Disclosures are collected at the submission stage and reviewed by the Editorial Board to determine their relevance and impact. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest may result in editorial action, including manuscript rejection or post-publication correction.

5. Complaints and Appeals

JournalISI provides a transparent and accessible mechanism for submitting complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions or ethical concerns. Complaints and appeals may be submitted to the Editorial Office via email at journal-isi@adsii.or.id. All cases are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board when necessary. Cases are handled objectively, confidentially, and within a reasonable timeframe. The outcome of each case is communicated clearly to the concerned parties.

6. Data Integrity and Reproducibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the data presented in their manuscripts. Research findings must be reported honestly and without fabrication, manipulation, or selective omission of data. The Editorial Board and peer reviewers assess data consistency during the review process. JournalISI reserves the right to request access to underlying data or supporting materials if concerns regarding data validity or reproducibility arise.

7. Ethical Research Involving Humans or Animals

Research involving human participants, personal data, or animal subjects must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations. Authors are required to confirm that appropriate ethical approvals have been obtained from relevant institutional or regulatory bodies. Statements regarding ethical approval and informed consent must be clearly included in the manuscript where applicable.

8. Intellectual Property and Copyright

JournalISI respects intellectual property rights and requires authors to properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in their work. Upon acceptance for publication, authors agree to transfer the copyright of the article to Journal of Information Systems and Informatics. The journal holds the copyright of all published articles. Articles are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits others to share, copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

9. Post-Publication Corrections and Retractions

JournalISI is committed to preserving the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. When errors, ethical concerns, or integrity issues are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions as appropriate. Such actions are undertaken following careful editorial evaluation and, where applicable, consultation with authors and reviewers.

10. Copy-Editing and Proofreading

All accepted manuscripts undergo copy-editing and proofreading to enhance clarity, coherence, and readability while preserving the author’s original meaning and scholarly intent. Authors are provided with the final edited version of their manuscript for review and approval prior to publication, ensuring collaborative responsibility for the accuracy of the published work.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Through the implementation of these policies, JournalISI affirms its commitment to ethical publishing practices and to fostering trust within the scholarly community. JournalISI encourages authors, reviewers, and editors to familiarize themselves with COPE guidelines and to report any ethical concerns promptly. This Ethics Statement is reviewed periodically by the Editorial Board to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.