Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics
Journal of Digital Management (JDM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Politeknik Takumi, Indonesia. This Publication Ethics Statement outlines the ethical responsibilities and standards expected of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.
JDM is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, transparency, and responsible research practices. The journal takes reasonable measures to prevent and address publication malpractice, including plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, conflicts of interest, and other forms of academic misconduct.
General Ethical Principles
All parties involved in the publication process are expected to act with honesty, fairness, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional integrity. All manuscripts must be handled in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and internationally recognized principles of responsible scholarly publishing.
01. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts represent original and accurate work. Authors must:
- Present original research and accurately report research findings.
- Provide sufficient information to allow the work to be understood and evaluated.
- Properly acknowledge and cite the work of other researchers.
- Ensure that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere or simultaneously submitted to another journal.
- Ensure that all listed authors have made meaningful contributions to the work.
- Obtain appropriate permissions where copyrighted materials are used.
- Declare relevant conflicts of interest.
- Cooperate with the Editorial Team in correcting errors or addressing concerns regarding the published work.
02. Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and fairness of the journal's editorial process. Editors must:
- Evaluate manuscripts based on academic quality, relevance, originality, and scope.
- Make editorial decisions independently and without discrimination.
- Ensure that manuscripts are appropriately subjected to peer review.
- Select reviewers with appropriate expertise and avoid conflicts of interest.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.
- Not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal advantage.
- Respond appropriately to ethical concerns, complaints, and allegations of misconduct.
- Take reasonable action when ethical violations are suspected or identified.
03. Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers contribute to the quality of published research by providing objective and constructive evaluations. Reviewers must:
- Review manuscripts objectively and provide constructive academic feedback.
- Accept review assignments only when they have sufficient expertise in the subject area.
- Declare any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscript and review process.
- Identify relevant published work that has not been properly cited.
- Inform the Editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other ethical concerns.
- Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or notify the Editor if an extension is required.
04. Responsibilities of the Publisher
The publisher, LPPM Politeknik Takumi, supports the Editorial Team in maintaining the integrity and sustainability of the journal. The publisher will:
- Support the journal in maintaining appropriate editorial and publication standards.
- Provide appropriate infrastructure for journal management and publication.
- Respect the editorial independence of the Editorial Team.
- Support the investigation and resolution of suspected publication misconduct.
- Take appropriate corrective action when serious ethical violations are confirmed.
05. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct
JDM does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, manipulation of research data, duplicate publication, redundant publication, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, or other forms of academic misconduct.
Manuscripts suspected of violating publication ethics may be investigated by the Editorial Team. Where appropriate, the journal may request clarification or supporting information from the authors and may take corrective action in accordance with applicable publication ethics principles.
06. Conflict of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or editorial process. Where a significant conflict of interest exists, appropriate measures may be taken to protect the objectivity and integrity of the publication process.
Confidentiality and Editorial Independence
Submitted manuscripts and related editorial communications are treated as confidential. Editorial decisions are made independently based on the academic quality and suitability of the manuscript. Neither financial considerations nor personal relationships should determine the outcome of peer review or editorial decisions.
07. Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Issues
JDM is committed to maintaining the integrity of the published scholarly record. If a significant error, ethical concern, or form of misconduct is identified after publication, the Editorial Team may assess the matter and, where necessary, publish a correction, clarification, retraction, or other appropriate notice.
Such actions will be taken based on the nature and severity of the issue and with consideration for fairness, transparency, and the integrity of the scholarly record.
Journal of Digital Management (JDM) expects every participant in the publication process to uphold the highest standards of academic and professional conduct. Through responsible authorship, rigorous peer review, transparent editorial practices, and appropriate handling of ethical concerns, JDM seeks to contribute to a trustworthy and sustainable scholarly communication environment.
