Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics
DutaCom: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards among all parties involved in its publication process—namely, authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta). The journal endeavors to maintain integrity, transparency, and accountability at every stage of publication, while preventing any form of misconduct or conflict of interest.
As a peer-reviewed scientific journal, DutaCom adheres to the internationally recognized ethical standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This policy statement delineates the ethical responsibilities of all individuals and institutions engaged in the publication process.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
Publishing research in DutaCom represents a significant contribution to the development and dissemination of knowledge in the fields of information technology and communication. High-quality and ethically conducted publications strengthen the credibility of authors and their institutions.
As the publisher, Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta pledges to preserve professional and ethical standards across all stages of publication. Commercial influences—such as advertising, sponsorship, or reprints—shall not affect editorial decisions. The Editorial Board also encourages transparent and ethical cooperation with other journals and publishers when applicable.
Publication Decisions
The editors of DutaCom assume full responsibility for deciding which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication, based on scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to information technology and communication. Editorial decisions must align with the journal’s policies and applicable legal requirements in matters of defamation, copyright, and plagiarism. Editors may consult reviewers or other editorial board members during the decision process.
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on scholarly merit, free from discrimination based on authors’ gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or political views.
Confidentiality
All submitted manuscripts are treated as strictly confidential. Information about a manuscript may only be disclosed to the corresponding author, potential reviewers, editorial advisors, or the publisher, as necessary.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must refrain from using unpublished material provided in submitted manuscripts for their own research without written consent from the author. Editors should also recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making informed decisions and helps authors enhance their manuscripts through constructive, evidence-based feedback.
Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or who cannot complete their review on time should promptly inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts provided for review must be kept confidential and must not be shared, discussed, or distributed without explicit permission from the editor.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be objective and free from personal criticism of authors. Reviewers should express opinions clearly and support them with logical reasoning and appropriate evidence.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should highlight relevant published work that the authors may not have cited and notify the editor of any substantial overlap between the manuscript under review and existing works.
Conflict of Interest
Information or ideas gained through peer review must remain confidential and not be used for personal benefit. Reviewers should not assess manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with authors or affiliated institutions.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate, objective, and complete account of their work and its significance. Underlying data should be reported honestly and in sufficient detail to allow reproducibility. Deliberate fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation of results is unethical.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review, and should retain data for a reasonable period after publication. When appropriate, authors are encouraged to make their data publicly accessible.
Originality and Plagiarism
Manuscripts must be original, and authors must properly cite all sources. Plagiarism in any form—including self-plagiarism—is unacceptable.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously, nor publish the same research in multiple outlets without proper disclosure.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of others’ work is essential. Authors should cite all publications that significantly influenced their research.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made substantial contributions to conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All major contributors should be listed as co-authors, while others may be acknowledged. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version and consented to submission.
Author Contributions
For transparency, authors are encouraged to include an Author Contribution Statement aligned with the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy), covering roles such as Conceptualization, Data curation, Formal analysis, Funding acquisition, Investigation, Methodology, Project administration, Resources, Software, Supervision, Validation, Visualization, Writing – original draft, and Writing – review & editing.
Changes to Authorship
Any changes in authorship (addition, removal, or reordering) after submission must be endorsed by all authors and approved by the editor. Changes after acceptance will only be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Ethical Considerations for Human or Animal Subjects
Research involving human participants must comply with institutional, national, and international ethical standards—and adhere to principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Animal studies must follow relevant ethical guidelines ensuring humane treatment. Authors must explicitly state in their manuscripts that informed consent was obtained from participants, where applicable.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence their work. All sources of financial or institutional support should be clearly acknowledged in the manuscript.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must immediately notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction.
Reference
This Publication Ethics Statement is adapted from the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and embodies the ethical principles of scholarly publishing in information technology and communication.
DutaCom
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