Publication Ethics

Jurnal Teknologi Dan Riset Terapan (JATRA) is committed to maintaining the integrity and quality of its publications. The journal follows the principles of publication ethics and refers to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This policy applies to authors, editors, reviewers, and other parties involved in the publication process.

Authors

Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and ethical conduct of their submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts submitted to JATRA must not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal.

Authors are expected to:

• report research honestly and accurately;
• properly cite all sources used;
• avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of misconduct;
• ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the work;
• obtain approval from all authors before submission;
• disclose financial or other conflicts of interest;
• provide relevant research data when reasonably requested; and
• inform the editor of any significant error discovered after publication.

Any change in authorship after submission must be approved by all authors concerned.

Editors

Editors are responsible for handling manuscripts fairly, objectively, and confidentially. Editorial decisions should be based on the quality, relevance, originality, and contribution of the manuscript.

Editors must select appropriate reviewers, manage conflicts of interest, and take reasonable action when ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct arise. If serious errors or misconduct are identified after publication, the editor may issue a correction, Expression of Concern, or retraction, as appropriate.

Reviewers

Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive comments based on the content and quality of the manuscript.

Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit, and disclose any conflict of interest or lack of sufficient expertise. They should also report suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other ethical concerns to the editor.

Plagiarism and Publication Misconduct

JATRA does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, inappropriate authorship, or manipulation of the peer-review process.

Submitted manuscripts may be checked for plagiarism or inappropriate similarity. Allegations of misconduct will be assessed by the editor, who may request explanations or supporting information from the authors and, when necessary, contact the author's institution or other relevant parties.

Appropriate action will depend on the nature and seriousness of the case and may include rejection, correction, Expression of Concern, or retraction.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflict of interest that could affect the publication process.

Editors with a significant conflict of interest should not handle the manuscript and may assign it to another editor. Conflicts identified after publication will be reviewed and addressed appropriately.

Research Ethics

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research complies with applicable ethical standards. Research involving human participants or animals must obtain appropriate ethical approval where required.

Informed consent and participant privacy must be protected. When applicable, information regarding ethical approval or institutional authorization should be included in the manuscript.

Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to make relevant research data, materials, or supporting information available where possible. If data cannot be shared due to privacy, confidentiality, legal, or ethical reasons, this should be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Complaints and Appeals

JATRA welcomes complaints and appeals concerning the editorial and publication process. Complaints should be submitted through the journal's official contact with sufficient information for review.

Authors may appeal an editorial decision when they believe there has been a significant error or misunderstanding in the review or editorial process. Appeals should include clear reasons and supporting information. Complaints and appeals will be handled fairly and confidentially.

Corrections and Retractions

JATRA is committed to maintaining an accurate scholarly record.

A correction may be published when an error does not affect the overall validity of the article. An article may be retracted when its findings are unreliable or serious misconduct is confirmed.

When serious concerns exist but an investigation has not been completed, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern. All corrections, retractions, and post-publication notices will be clearly linked to the original article.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts do not infringe the copyright or intellectual property rights of others. Copyright and licensing arrangements are governed by the journal's Copyright and License Policy.

Ethical Standards

JATRA expects all authors, editors, and reviewers to act honestly, fairly, and professionally throughout the publication process. The journal will refer to relevant COPE guidelines when addressing ethical issues or publication misconduct.