Publication Ethics: Upholding Integrity in Scholarly Publishing
Our journals are committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and adhere to internationally recognized guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We ensure that all parties involved in the publishing process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—uphold ethical principles and professional conduct.
Integrity, transparency, and accountability are the cornerstones of our publication ethics framework, ensuring trust and credibility in the research we publish.
Our Ethics Commitment
Ethical Responsibilities
Authors' Responsibilities
- Ensure originality and authenticity of research
- Properly cite and reference all sources
- Disclose conflicts of interest
- Obtain necessary permissions and approvals
- Ensure accuracy of data and findings
- Acknowledge all contributors appropriately
- Disclose use of AI tools in research/writing
Editors' Responsibilities
- Make fair and unbiased decisions
- Maintain confidentiality of submissions
- Handle conflicts of interest appropriately
- Ensure rigorous peer review process
- Address ethical concerns promptly
- Protect intellectual property rights
- Monitor AI-generated content compliance
Reviewers' Responsibilities
- Provide objective and constructive feedback
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
- Declare conflicts of interest
- Complete reviews in timely manner
- Identify potential ethical issues
- Respect authors' intellectual property
Publisher's Responsibilities
- Support editorial independence
- Maintain publication standards
- Ensure transparent policies
- Address misconduct allegations
- Protect research integrity
- Provide clear guidelines and procedures
Ethical Standards & Policies
- 1. Plagiarism: Zero tolerance for plagiarism; all submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software
- 2. Data Fabrication: Falsification or manipulation of research data is strictly prohibited
- 3. Duplicate Submission: Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere simultaneously
- 4. Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research
- 5. Conflicts of Interest: All parties must disclose any potential conflicts of interest
- 6. Human & Animal Rights: Research must comply with ethical standards for human and animal subjects
- 7. Informed Consent: Appropriate consent must be obtained for research involving human participants
- 8. AI-Generated Content: Proper disclosure and ethical use of artificial intelligence tools in research and writing
AI Detection & Ethical Use of AI Tools
In response to the increasing use of artificial intelligence in academic writing, we have implemented comprehensive policies and detection mechanisms to ensure the ethical and transparent use of AI tools:
AI Detection Screening
All submitted manuscripts undergo AI-generated content detection using advanced detection tools to identify potential AI-written text
Mandatory Disclosure
Authors must disclose any use of AI tools (ChatGPT, etc.) in their research process, data analysis, or manuscript preparation
Acceptable AI Use
AI tools may be used for grammar checking, language editing, literature search assistance, and data visualization with proper disclosure
Prohibited AI Use
AI cannot be listed as an author, generate entire manuscripts, fabricate data, or replace human intellectual contribution and originality
AI Content Guidelines
Permitted
- Grammar and language polishing
- Translation assistance
- Literature search and organization
- Data visualization suggestions
- Formatting and reference management
- Brainstorming research ideas
Prohibited
- AI as co-author or author
- Generating entire research sections
- Creating fabricated data or results
- Replacing human analysis and interpretation
- Undisclosed substantial AI contribution
- AI-generated images without disclosure
Handling Ethical Concerns
We take all allegations of research misconduct seriously and follow established procedures to investigate and address ethical concerns:
Report Concern
Submit detailed information about the ethical issue
Investigation
Thorough review and investigation of the allegation
Action Taken
Appropriate corrective measures implemented
Corrections & Retractions
When errors or ethical violations are identified in published articles, we take appropriate action to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record:
- Corrections: Minor errors are corrected with a published correction notice
- Expressions of Concern: Issued when serious concerns arise about research integrity
- Retractions: Articles are retracted when significant ethical violations or errors are confirmed
- AI-Related Violations: Manuscripts with undisclosed or inappropriate AI use may be rejected or retracted
Report Ethical Concerns
If you have concerns about ethical issues related to any publication in our journals, including suspected AI misuse, plagiarism, or data fabrication, please contact our editorial office with detailed information. All reports will be handled confidentially and investigated thoroughly.
Email: journal@msti-indonesia.com
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