Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

VOKASINDO: Jurnal Terapan Bisnis, Agribisnis, dan Informatika

VOKASINDO is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement describes the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Ethical Principles

VOKASINDO is dedicated to ensuring:

Integrity and transparency in scholarly publishing

Originality and novelty of submitted manuscripts

Fair, objective, and confidential peer-review process

Prevention of publication malpractice, including plagiarism, data falsification, and unethical research practices

2. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to VOKASINDO must comply with the following ethical responsibilities:

2.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Any use of others’ work or words must be properly cited. Manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. The similarity index must not exceed 20%, excluding references and quotations.

2.2 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal or publish substantially similar content in multiple publications.

2.3 Data Accuracy and Integrity

Authors must present accurate data and provide sufficient detail to allow replication. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unethical and unacceptable.

2.4 Authorship and Contribution

Authorship should reflect significant contributions to the research. All contributors who made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors, and all co-authors must approve the final manuscript.

2.5 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research results or interpretation.

2.6 Ethical Clearance

Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must include evidence of ethical approval from relevant ethics committees.

3. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

3.1 Publication Decisions

Editors decide which articles to publish based on validity, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

3.2 Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual merit, without regard to authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

3.3 Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.

3.4 Conflict of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research and must recuse themselves when conflicts of interest arise.

4. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

4.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews to assist editorial decisions and improve manuscript quality.

4.2 Confidentiality

Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.

4.3 Objectivity

Provide evaluations based on academic merit, avoiding personal criticism.

4.4 Source Acknowledgment

Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

4.5 Conflict of Interest

Decline review if conflicts of interest exist.

5. Duties of Publisher / Journal Management

The publisher and editorial office commit to:

Maintaining editorial independence

Ensuring fair peer-review processes

Providing permanent article archiving

Preventing commercial influence on editorial decisions

Handling ethical complaints professionally

6. Plagiarism Policy

VOKASINDO applies strict plagiarism screening using recognized detection software. Manuscripts exceeding 20% similarity (excluding references) will be rejected or returned for revision.

7. Policy on Ethical Oversight

The journal actively monitors:

Research involving human participants

Animal experimentation

Consent procedures

Protection of vulnerable groups

Handling of confidential data

8. Handling of Misconduct

In cases of suspected misconduct, including:

Plagiarism

Data fabrication or falsification

Duplicate publication

Citation manipulation

VOKASINDO follows COPE flowcharts in investigating and resolving complaints. Actions may include rejection, retraction, correction, or banning submissions for a defined period.

9. Retraction and Correction Policy

If significant errors or ethical breaches are discovered post-publication:

Articles may be retracted, corrected, or withdrawn.

Retraction notices will be clearly published.

10. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit appeals or complaints regarding editorial decisions. All cases will be handled fairly, transparently, and confidentially by the editorial board.