Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics & Editorial Policies

Our publication policies uphold research integrity, responsible authorship, independent peer review, editorial accountability, and the long-term preservation of scholarly records.

About This Policy

Jurnal MENTARI: Manajemen, Pendidikan, dan Teknologi Informasi is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics, research integrity, transparency, and accountability. All parties involved in the scholarly publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to uphold these principles.

These policies are informed by recognized publication ethics principles and relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Allegations of misconduct and editorial concerns are assessed fairly, confidentially, and based on available evidence.

Table of Contents

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1. Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

Jurnal MENTARI seeks to ensure that scholarly publishing is conducted responsibly, transparently, and ethically. All parties involved in the publication process must demonstrate honesty, fairness, confidentiality, accountability, and respect for intellectual property.

Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, proper attribution, and ethical conduct of their research. Editors must make independent decisions based on scholarly merit, while reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and confidential assessments.

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship practices, or any other form of academic misconduct.

When ethical concerns arise, the editorial team may request supporting evidence, consult independent experts, contact relevant institutions, and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable publication ethics principles.

2. Generative AI Policies

Jurnal MENTARI recognizes that generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools may support certain scholarly activities. Their use must remain consistent with transparency, accountability, originality, and research integrity.

Authors:

• Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools when such tools materially contribute to manuscript preparation, data analysis, image generation, or the presentation of research findings.
• AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
• Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all submitted content.
• AI-generated references, data, citations, and factual claims must be independently verified.
• AI tools must not be used to fabricate research findings, manipulate evidence, or misrepresent scholarly contributions.

Reviewers:

• Reviewers must protect manuscript confidentiality when using AI-assisted tools.
• Reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts or unpublished research materials to unauthorized external AI platforms.
• Reviewers remain responsible for the accuracy and independence of their assessments.

Editors:

• Editors must use AI-assisted tools responsibly and maintain confidentiality in editorial decision-making.
• AI tools must not replace professional editorial judgment or independent peer-review assessments.

3. Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when financial, professional, institutional, personal, or other relationships could influence, or reasonably appear to influence, scholarly judgment or editorial decisions.

Authors: Authors must disclose all relevant financial interests, funding arrangements, institutional affiliations, professional relationships, and personal interests that could affect their research or its interpretation.

Editors: Editors must disclose potential conflicts and withdraw from handling manuscripts whenever their impartiality may reasonably be compromised. An independent editor will be assigned when necessary.

Reviewers: Reviewers must disclose any competing interests, including personal relationships, recent collaborations, institutional affiliations, or financial interests. Reviewers must decline assignments when an objective assessment cannot be maintained.

All disclosed conflicts will be assessed by the editorial team, and appropriate measures will be implemented to protect the fairness and independence of the publication process.

4. Allegations of Research Misconduct

Jurnal MENTARI takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. Reports may be submitted by authors, readers, reviewers, editors, institutions, or other concerned parties.

Research misconduct may include:

• Plagiarism: Using another person's work, ideas, words, or data without appropriate acknowledgment.
• Data fabrication: Inventing research data or results that do not exist.
• Data falsification: Manipulating research materials, procedures, or findings to produce misleading results.
• Duplicate publication: Publishing substantially overlapping research without appropriate disclosure.
• Authorship misconduct: Inappropriately assigning, excluding, or misrepresenting authorship.
• Citation manipulation: Adding inappropriate citations to artificially influence citation metrics.
• Peer-review manipulation: Interfering with or falsifying the peer-review process.

Upon receiving an allegation, the editorial team will conduct a preliminary assessment, document the concern, and request relevant explanations or supporting evidence where necessary.

Individuals involved will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond. Depending on the findings, the journal may reject a manuscript, request corrections, issue an expression of concern, retract a published article, or contact relevant institutions.

Unverified allegations will not automatically be treated as established misconduct. Reports submitted in good faith will be handled confidentially, and retaliation against individuals raising legitimate concerns is not tolerated.

5. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal MENTARI are responsible for ensuring that their work meets the journal's scholarly, ethical, and submission requirements.

• Originality: Manuscripts must represent original scholarly work and must properly acknowledge all sources.
• Accuracy: Research methods, data, results, and conclusions must be reported honestly and accurately.
• Authorship: Authorship must reflect substantial scholarly contributions. All listed authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.
• Exclusive Submission: Manuscripts must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal while under consideration by Jurnal MENTARI.
• References: Authors must provide accurate citations and acknowledge relevant previous research.
• Research Ethics: Research involving human participants, personal information, or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards and obtain approval or informed consent where required.
• Disclosure: Authors must disclose funding sources, competing interests, and relevant use of AI tools.
• Corrections: Authors must promptly notify the editorial team when significant errors are identified in submitted or published work.
• Accountability: Authors must cooperate with editorial inquiries and provide supporting documentation when reasonably requested.

6. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the academic quality, fairness, confidentiality, and ethical standards of Jurnal MENTARI.

• Editorial Independence: Editorial decisions must be based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance, methodological quality, and ethical compliance.
• Fair Treatment: Editors must evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on nationality, gender, ethnicity, institutional affiliation, religion, or personal relationships.
• Peer Review: Editors must select appropriately qualified and independent reviewers and ensure a fair evaluation process.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts and editorial communications must be protected from unauthorized disclosure.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must declare relevant conflicts and transfer manuscript handling to an independent editor when necessary.
• Research Integrity: Editors must investigate credible allegations of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and other ethical violations.
• Timely Decisions: Editors should manage submissions efficiently and communicate decisions clearly.
• Post-Publication Responsibility: Editors must consider justified requests for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions.

7. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the academic quality and credibility of Jurnal MENTARI. Their evaluations must be objective, constructive, timely, and confidential.

• Competence: Reviewers should accept assignments only when they possess sufficient expertise in the relevant research area.
• Objectivity: Manuscripts must be evaluated based on originality, methodology, evidence, academic contribution, and relevance.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide clear, respectful, and evidence-based comments.
• Confidentiality: Reviewers must not share manuscripts or use unpublished information for personal advantage.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose competing interests and decline assignments when impartiality cannot be maintained.
• Research Integrity: Reviewers should report suspected plagiarism, data irregularities, and ethical concerns confidentially to the editor.
• Independent Assessment: Reviewers must not contact authors directly regarding a manuscript unless authorized by the editor.
• Responsible AI Use: Reviewers must not disclose confidential manuscript content to unauthorized AI tools.

8. Duties of the Publisher (Pandawan Sejahtera Indonesia)

Pandawan Sejahtera Indonesia, as the publisher of Jurnal MENTARI, supports the journal's commitment to ethical publishing, editorial independence, transparency, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

• Editorial Independence: The publisher must respect the editorial independence of the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team and must not improperly influence individual manuscript decisions.
• Ethical Support: The publisher supports the implementation of appropriate procedures for addressing publication misconduct and ethical concerns.
• Publication Integrity: The publisher supports transparent correction, retraction, and post-publication update procedures.
• Digital Continuity: The publisher supports appropriate digital preservation and access arrangements for published content.
• Transparency: Publication policies and editorial procedures should be clearly communicated and accessible.
• Accountability: Where ethical concerns involve senior editorial personnel, the publisher may facilitate independent oversight.

9. Correction Policy (Erratum and Corrigendum)

Jurnal MENTARI may publish formal corrections when errors are identified in published articles and can be remedied without retracting the entire article.

Erratum: A notice addressing an error introduced during the production, editing, or publication process.

Corrigendum: A notice addressing an error originating from the authors.

Correction Procedure:

1. Receive the correction request and relevant supporting evidence.
2. Assess the nature and potential impact of the reported error.
3. Consult the authors, editors, or independent experts when necessary.
4. Determine whether a correction, further investigation, or retraction is appropriate.
5. Publish an approved correction notice identifying the affected article and explaining the amendment.
6. Link the correction notice to the original article to maintain a transparent scholarly record.

Minor typographical errors that do not affect the meaning or interpretation of an article may be corrected at the editor's discretion without issuing a separate formal notice.

10. Article Retraction Policy

Retraction is intended to correct the scholarly record when published findings or conclusions can no longer be considered reliable due to serious errors or confirmed ethical violations.

Grounds for retraction may include:

• Significant data fabrication or falsification.
• Substantial plagiarism or unauthorized duplication.
• Serious research ethics violations.
• Unreliable findings resulting from major methodological errors.
• Compromised or manipulated peer-review processes.
• Other substantiated circumstances that undermine the integrity of the published article.

Retraction Procedure:

1. Identify and document the concern and available evidence.
2. Conduct a preliminary editorial assessment.
3. Invite relevant authors to respond and provide supporting documentation.
4. Consult independent experts or relevant institutions where necessary.
5. Make an evidence-based decision through an editor without a relevant conflict of interest.
6. Publish a clearly labelled retraction notice explaining the reasons for the decision.
7. Maintain the original article in the scholarly record with a clear retracted designation and a link to the retraction notice.

A retraction may proceed even if the authors disagree, provided that sufficient evidence supports the decision. When serious concerns remain unresolved, the journal may issue an expression of concern pending further investigation.

11. Post-Publication Updates, Corrections, and Retractions

Jurnal MENTARI is committed to preserving the accuracy, permanence, and integrity of the scholarly record. Published articles remain part of the permanent academic record; however, appropriate editorial actions may be taken when significant concerns arise.

• Corrections (Errata/Corrigenda): Issued when significant errors affecting the accuracy, clarity, or interpretation of an article are identified but do not invalidate its main findings.
• Retractions: Issued when serious errors, confirmed misconduct, or other substantiated issues undermine the reliability of the published findings.
• Expressions of Concern: Issued when credible concerns exist regarding a published article but an investigation remains ongoing or inconclusive.

All post-publication notices must clearly identify the affected article, explain the reason for the editorial action, and maintain an appropriate link to the original publication.

12. Digital Preservation and Archiving Policy

Jurnal MENTARI recognizes the importance of preserving published scholarly content and ensuring long-term access to the academic record.

The journal and publisher aim to maintain reliable digital copies of published articles and associated metadata, implement appropriate backup and recovery procedures, and protect published materials against accidental loss or unauthorized alteration.

Digital preservation principles include:

• Maintaining reliable copies of published articles and publication metadata.
• Implementing appropriate backup and recovery procedures.
• Preserving article identifiers, publication information, and relevant editorial notices.
• Supporting continued access to published content through appropriate preservation arrangements.
• Reviewing and improving digital preservation practices as technical infrastructure evolves.

Information regarding participation in external digital preservation services, including PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), LOCKSS, or CLOCKSS, will only be published when such participation has been formally established.

13. Repository Policy

Jurnal MENTARI permits authors to deposit and share their scholarly manuscripts, including preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published articles (Version of Record), in institutional repositories, subject-based repositories, and other recognized scholarly repositories without an embargo, subject to applicable legal and licensing requirements.

Authors must provide appropriate attribution to the original publication. Repository records should include:

• Article title and author names.
• Journal name and publication year.
• Digital Object Identifier (DOI), where available.
• The original publication link.
• The applicable Creative Commons license.

Authors must ensure that deposited versions comply with the applicable copyright and licensing terms of the journal.

14. Complaints, Appeals, and Misconduct Handling

Jurnal MENTARI welcomes legitimate complaints and appeals concerning editorial decisions, peer-review procedures, publication processes, and alleged violations of publication ethics.

Complaints should be submitted through the journal's official editorial contact channel and should include a clear explanation of the concern, identification of the affected manuscript or article, and relevant supporting evidence where available.

Handling Procedure:

1. Receive and record the complaint or appeal.
2. Conduct a preliminary assessment of the submitted information.
3. Assign an editor or designated editorial officer without a relevant conflict of interest.
4. Request additional information or consult independent experts when necessary.
5. Evaluate the available evidence fairly and confidentially.
6. Communicate the outcome and any appropriate action to the relevant parties.

When a complaint directly involves the Editor-in-Chief, the matter should be referred to the publisher, Pandawan Sejahtera Indonesia, or an independent party to ensure impartial assessment.

An appeal does not automatically guarantee a change in the original editorial decision. All final determinations must be based on scholarly merit, applicable policies, and available evidence.

15. Editorial Independence and Ethical Oversight

Jurnal MENTARI ensures that editorial decisions concerning manuscript acceptance, rejection, revision, correction, and retraction are based on scholarly merit, research integrity, and applicable publication ethics standards.

Editorial decisions must not be influenced by commercial interests, financial considerations, personal relationships, institutional pressure, or other inappropriate external factors.

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team retain responsibility for editorial decisions and the management of the peer-review process. The publisher respects this independence and supports appropriate ethical oversight mechanisms.

Where conflicts of interest or serious ethical concerns involve members of the editorial team, independent oversight may be appointed to ensure that investigations and decisions remain fair, transparent, and accountable.

Jurnal MENTARI: Manajemen, Pendidikan, dan Teknologi Informasi is committed to maintaining ethical publishing practices, protecting research integrity, and promoting responsible scholarly communication.