Publication Ethics


The publication ethics statement for IT Journal is published by the Research and Community Service Institute of Universitas Potensi Utama. This statement includes a code of ethics for the chief editor, editorial board members, reviewers, and authors. Published articles reflect the quality of the authors and their institutions; therefore, ethical standards are essential.

Duties of Authors:

  • Ensure that only new and original manuscripts are submitted.

  • Do not replicate manuscripts that have been published in other journals.

  • Do not submit articles that are under review in other journals simultaneously.

  • Manuscripts may only be published elsewhere after receiving an official rejection or permission for withdrawal.

  • Report any data inaccuracies for correction or article retraction.

  • Contribute significantly and take responsibility for any shortcomings in the manuscript.

Duties of Reviewers:

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest before reviewing.

  • Decline to review if there is a conflict of interest or lack of expertise.

  • Review objectively and professionally.

  • Report ethical violations to the Chief Editor.

  • Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.

  • Do not discuss content without permission.

  • Comply with the review timeline.

Duties of Editorial Board Members:

  • Actively contribute to the development of the journal.

  • Serve as ambassadors for the journal.

  • Support and promote the journal.

  • Review assigned submissions.

Duties of the Chief Editor:

  • Evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual content.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of submissions.

  • Decide when and which articles will be published.

  • Gather input from the board, reviewers, and authors to improve the journal.

  • Provide clear instructions for the submission process.

  • Ensure the selection of appropriate reviewers for the review process.