Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Guiding Principles

Jurnal Vokasi Informatika (JAVIT) adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by:

Ethical Framework

1. General Publication Ethics

  • All parties (authors, editors, reviewers, publishers) must comply with Universitas Negeri Padang's publishing policies
  • The publisher maintains editorial independence without interference
  • Published works are protected against defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism
  • All manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review to ensure quality
  • Strict confidentiality is maintained throughout the review process
  • Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit and relevance

2. Editorial Responsibilities

Editorial Structure:

  • Editor-in-Chief: Oversees all publication decisions
  • Managing Editor: Coordinates manuscript workflow and scheduling
  • Section Editors: Conduct initial assessments and facilitate peer review
  • Copy Editors: Ensure formatting and language standards

Key Principles:

  • Fair evaluation without discrimination
  • Confidential handling of submissions
  • Prompt investigation of ethical concerns
  • Transparent management of conflicts of interest

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Provide constructive, objective evaluations within agreed timelines
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscript content
  • Identify uncited relevant work and potential plagiarism
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest
  • Support editorial decisions with professional expertise

4. Author Responsibilities

  • Ensure original work with proper attribution
  • Provide accurate data with appropriate retention
  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
  • Include only genuine contributors as co-authors
  • Promptly report significant errors in published work
  • Obtain necessary ethical approvals for human/animal studies

Policies and Procedures

Research Misconduct

Allegations of fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism are investigated following COPE guidelines, potentially resulting in manuscript rejection or retraction.

Complaints & Appeals

Clear procedures address concerns about editorial processes or published content through formal channels.

Peer Review

Double-blind review process evaluating novelty, methodology, and scientific impact. View policy

Plagiarism Screening

Maximum 20% similarity index allowed. View policy

Post-Publication

Readers may submit discussion letters; authors may respond through the editorial office.

Withdrawal Policy

Standards for manuscript withdrawal or correction.

Copyright Policy

Detailed information available at: javit.ppj.unp.ac.id/copyright