Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement – Techno.com Journal

Techno.com is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Universitas Dian Nuswantoro. The journal is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Regulation of the Head of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) No. 5 of 2014 regarding ethical scientific publication.

This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process: journal editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers.

Plagiarism and Originality

To ensure academic integrity, all submitted manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using Turnitin software. Manuscripts that are found to contain significant plagiarism, duplication, or unethical practices (e.g., data fabrication or falsification) will be rejected or retracted.

Authors must ensure that their work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal. Proper citation must be given for all sources.

Core Ethical Principles

Based on COPE guidelines and LIPI regulations, all parties must uphold these three ethical values:

Neutrality: Free from conflicts of interest in publication management.
Fairness: Equal opportunity and proper recognition of authorship.
Integrity: Honest and transparent publishing practices with no plagiarism, duplication, fabrication, or falsification.

Responsibilities of Journal Editors

Make fair and unbiased editorial decisions based solely on academic merit and relevance.
Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and author identities.
Manage conflicts of interest transparently.
Ensure the quality and integrity of the peer review process.
Take corrective actions when ethical violations occur (e.g., corrections, retractions).
Promote and uphold ethical publishing practices in accordance with COPE.
Encourage academic freedom and open dialogue.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews to improve the quality of manuscripts.
Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and not use them for personal advantage.
Disclose any conflict of interest that may affect impartiality.
Decline to review manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional conflict.
Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
Assist editors in identifying any ethical concerns such as plagiarism or unethical research.

Responsibilities of Authors

Ensure submitted manuscripts are original, accurate, and properly referenced.
Confirm that all authors listed have significantly contributed to the work.
Disclose any potential conflict of interest or source of funding.
Obtain ethical clearance (if applicable) and describe limitations in their research.
Respond appropriately to reviewer comments and revise manuscripts professionally.
Avoid redundant or multiple submissions to different journals simultaneously.
Promptly inform the editor if a significant error is discovered in a published work and cooperate in its correction or retraction.

Responsibilities of the Publisher / Journal Management

Provide support and oversight to ensure the editorial team adheres to ethical guidelines.
Ensure legal and copyright compliance in publication.
Safeguard the availability and archiving of published articles.
Promote journal dissemination and long-term sustainability.
Establish transparent relationships between editors, reviewers, and authors.
Uphold the integrity of the journal’s reputation by supporting ethical editorial decisions.

Ethical Misconduct Handling

Techno.com will follow COPE flowcharts and best practices in handling ethical issues such as authorship disputes, plagiarism, fabricated data, peer review manipulation, or other forms of misconduct. All ethical breaches will be investigated thoroughly and may result in retraction, correction, or blacklisting of the responsible parties.

Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research.
All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.
Guest, honorary, or ghost authorship is prohibited.
The journal supports the use of CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) to clearly define each contributor’s role (e.g., conceptualization, methodology, data curation, writing, supervision).

Conflicts of Interest

All authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest, whether financial, professional, or personal, that could influence the research or peer review.
Funding sources must be clearly stated in the manuscript.
Where relevant, declared conflicts will be transparently published alongside the article.

Post-Publication Review and Corrections

Techno.com welcomes post-publication discussion and feedback through letters to the editor or formal commentary.
Errors discovered after publication will be addressed promptly via corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, following COPE guidelines.
The journal has a transparent process to manage and document these post-publication updates.

Research Data and Reproducibility

Authors must ensure the accuracy, transparency, and availability of data used in their research.
Where possible, datasets should be shared in open repositories, or available upon reasonable request.
Authors should describe their methodology and tools in detail to enable reproducibility by other researchers.

Peer Review Integrity

The journal uses a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness and objectivity.
Reviewers must evaluate submissions impartially, respect confidentiality, and avoid conflicts of interest.
Editors are responsible for monitoring reviewer performance, managing peer review timelines, and preventing bias or misconduct.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

Techno.com maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism and academic misconduct.
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) prior to review.
Plagiarized or manipulated content will be rejected or retracted, and institutional notification may follow in serious cases.

Research Ethics

All studies involving human or animal subjects must adhere to relevant ethical standards and obtain approval from an ethics committee.
Authors must provide evidence of ethical clearance and informed consent when applicable.
Research must comply with ethical guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki and local regulations.

Journal Management and Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team ensures transparent, independent, and ethical journal governance.
Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit and relevance to the journal scope.
Editors must act without bias and declare any conflicts of interest.
Techno.com is committed to continuous improvement of editorial policies and practices in line with COPE principles.

Responsible Publication Practices

Techno.com promotes responsible and honest publication behavior from all stakeholders.
Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal, nor previously published in any language.
Authors must clearly acknowledge all sources, funding support, and collaborations.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)

Techno.com is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of its publishing process.
The journal encourages submissions from underrepresented groups, regions, and institutions.
Editorial and reviewer selection aims to reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
The journal strives to ensure that all content is accessible and inclusive to a global readership.

Final Notes

By submitting to Techno.com, authors and reviewers agree to comply with these ethical principles. The journal will continuously review and improve these policies in accordance with evolving ethical standards and COPE recommendations.

For more information on best practices:
COPE – Committee on Publication Ethics