Publication Ethics

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Aplikasi Teknologi (Adipati) establishes ethical standards for all parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, and authors. These standards aim to ensure academic integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability in scholarly publishing.

1. DUTIES OF EDITORS

The editors of Jurnal Adipati are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are suitable for publication based on the journal's focus and scope, academic quality, originality, and relevance to community service and technology application. Editorial decisions must comply with the journal's policies and applicable laws concerning copyright, plagiarism, and publication ethics. Editors may consult reviewers and other editorial board members when making decisions.

• Fair Play: Editors must evaluate manuscripts objectively based on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on the authors' race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.
• Confidentiality: Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose manuscript information to unauthorized parties.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal research or benefit without the author's written permission. Editors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest and delegate editorial handling when impartiality may be compromised.
• Publication Decisions: Editors must ensure that manuscripts undergo appropriate editorial screening and peer review. Suspected ethical violations must be investigated, and appropriate action must be taken when misconduct is established.

2. DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive and evidence-based feedback.
• Promptness: Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or cannot complete the review within the required timeframe must notify the editor promptly and decline the review invitation.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss manuscripts with unauthorized individuals without the editor's permission.
• Standards of Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of authors is unacceptable. Reviewers must provide clear assessments supported by relevant arguments and evidence.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and notify editors of substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under review and other publications of which they are aware.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any competing interests that could affect their impartiality and decline assignments where necessary. Unpublished information or ideas obtained during peer review must not be used for personal advantage without the author's written permission.

3. DUTIES OF AUTHORS

• Reporting Standards: Authors must present an accurate and objective account of their community service activities, including the background, objectives, implementation methods, results, and outcomes. Claims must be supported by appropriate evidence. Fabricated, falsified, or misleading information is strictly prohibited.
• Data Access and Retention: Authors must maintain accurate records supporting the reported activities and findings. They may be required to provide relevant data or supporting documentation for editorial assessment, subject to privacy, confidentiality, and ethical requirements.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original and that all ideas, data, text, and materials from other sources are properly cited. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and inappropriate reuse of previously published work are prohibited. Jurnal Adipati applies a maximum acceptable similarity index of 20%, subject to contextual editorial assessment. Further details are provided in the journal's Plagiarism Policy.
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals or publish substantially overlapping work without proper disclosure and justification. Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Adipati must not have been previously published, except where the journal explicitly permits and the authors fully disclose an applicable exception.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must properly acknowledge all sources that have contributed to the development of their manuscripts. Relevant references must be cited accurately and consistently.
• Authorship of the Paper: Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research or community service activities, manuscript preparation, or interpretation of results. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission. Individuals who do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately. Gift, guest, honorary, and ghost authorship are strictly prohibited. Further details are provided in the journal's Authorship Criteria.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could influence their work. All sources of funding and relevant competing interests must be declared. If no competing interests exist, authors must explicitly state this in the manuscript.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Authors must comply with Jurnal Adipati's AI Policy. AI tools must not be listed as authors, and their use must be disclosed when required by the journal. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, references, and integrity of all submitted content, including AI-assisted content.
• Ethical Conduct in Community Service: Authors must ensure that community service activities are conducted responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws, institutional requirements, and ethical standards. Where activities involve human participants, personal data, photographs, or sensitive information, appropriate consent and permissions must be obtained. Ethical approval must be secured when required. Authors must protect participants' privacy, dignity, safety, and rights.
• Disclosure of Funding: All financial support, institutional assistance, and other resources contributing to the reported activities must be appropriately disclosed.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Work: If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published articles, they must promptly notify the editorial office and cooperate in issuing a correction or retracting the article when necessary.

4. ALLEGATIONS OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Jurnal Adipati takes research misconduct seriously, including data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unethical authorship practices. Allegations will be assessed fairly, objectively, and confidentially. Confirmed misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, correction or retraction of a published article, notification of relevant institutions, or other appropriate actions in accordance with the journal's policies.

5. CORRECTIONS AND RETRACTIONS

Jurnal Adipati may publish corrections when errors affect the accuracy or clarity of a published article. Retraction may be considered when serious errors, misconduct, or other issues undermine the reliability or integrity of the publication. Corrections and retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original article to maintain transparency and the integrity of the scholarly record.

6. POST-PUBLICATION DISCUSSION

Readers may submit comments, concerns, or reports regarding published articles by emailing [email protected], with copies to the primary contact, [email protected], and the Editor-in-Chief, [email protected]. The editorial team will assess the information and may invite the authors to respond when appropriate.

Further details on plagiarism, authorship, the use of AI, research misconduct, and other publication ethics requirements are available under the Editorial Policies menu on the Jurnal Adipati website.

Manuscript Types

Jurnal Adipati accepts manuscripts reporting community service activities that apply scientific knowledge, technology, and innovation to address community needs and improve societal well-being.

The journal accepts the following manuscript types:

1. Community Service Implementation: Reports on the planning and implementation of community service programs addressing specific community problems.
2. Technology Application and Innovation: Reports on the implementation of appropriate technology, digital solutions, or innovations that benefit communities, small and medium enterprises, educational institutions, or other target groups.
3. Community Empowerment and Training: Reports on training, mentoring, capacity building, and empowerment programs that improve community skills, productivity, or independence.
4. Program Evaluation and Impact: Evaluations of community service activities supported by relevant data, measurable outcomes, and evidence of benefits to the target community.

All manuscripts must clearly describe the community needs addressed, objectives, implementation methods, results, and conclusions. Submissions must be original, relevant to the Journal Adipati's Focus and Scope, and prepared according to the journal's Author Guidelines and Publication Ethics. All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and Peer Review Process.

Electronic Filing and Archiving Policy

Jurnal Adipati maintains its published articles and associated metadata on its Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform to ensure online access and availability.

The journal is committed to preserving its published content and minimizing the risk of data loss. Currently, electronic files are stored on the journal's OJS server. The journal aims to strengthen its digital preservation practices through appropriate backup procedures and additional archiving mechanisms as part of its ongoing development.

The journal does not claim participation in external digital preservation services unless such services have been formally implemented.

Plagiarism Policy

Jurnal Adipati requires all submitted manuscripts to be original and free from plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and duplicate publication. Plagiarism screening is conducted twice: before and after the peer-review process, with a maximum acceptable similarity index of 20%.

Similarity reports are evaluated contextually, as the percentage alone does not determine plagiarism. Manuscripts exceeding the threshold may be returned for revision or rejected based on editorial assessment.

Confirmed cases of plagiarism or other violations may result in manuscript rejection or retraction of a published article. Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources. All cases are handled in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics policy.

Ethical Use of AI Policy

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Aplikasi Teknologi (Adipati) recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may support scholarly writing and editorial activities. Their use must be transparent, responsible, and consistent with publication ethics. The following requirements apply to authors, reviewers, and editors.

1. Authors

• Permitted Use: Authors may use AI tools for language editing, grammar correction, translation, and other appropriate tasks. AI must not replace their intellectual contribution, critical analysis, or research responsibilities.

• Disclosure: Authors must disclose the use of generative AI tools to produce or substantially revise manuscript content, including the tool used and its purpose. Routine spelling, grammar, or formatting assistance need not be disclosed unless required by the journal.

• Accuracy and Integrity: Authors must verify all AI-generated content, data, and references. AI must not be used to fabricate or falsify data, create misleading evidence, manipulate results deceptively, or produce false references.

• Authorship and Accountability: AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and ethical integrity of the entire manuscript.

2. Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must not upload manuscripts, supplementary materials, or confidential review information to AI tools or services that may expose or retain these materials without authorization.

• Independent Assessment: Reviewers must conduct their own critical evaluation. AI must not replace expert judgment or determine review recommendations independently.

• Responsible Assistance: AI tools may be used for limited support only when confidentiality is protected and their use complies with the journal's requirements. Reviewers remain responsible for the accuracy, fairness, and confidentiality of their reports.

• Disclosure: Reviewers must inform the editor if AI use materially assists in preparing their review, when required by the journal.

3. Editors

• Editorial Responsibility: Editors must make publication decisions based on the manuscript's quality, originality, relevance, peer-review reports, and applicable ethical standards. AI must not replace editorial judgment.

• Confidentiality: Editors must not enter confidential manuscripts, reviewer reports, or unpublished research data into AI tools that may compromise confidentiality or data security.

• Responsible Use: AI may support administrative tasks, language assistance, or preliminary checks, but any AI-generated assessment must be verified by the editor.

• Transparency and Enforcement: Editors are responsible for addressing suspected misuse of AI fairly and consistently. Any investigation or action must follow the journal's Publication Ethics and other applicable editorial policies.

4. Violations

Violations of this policy may result in requests for clarification or revision, manuscript rejection, correction, or retraction of a published article, depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Jurnal Adipati reserves the right to investigate suspected violations in accordance with its publication ethics procedures.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Aplikasi Teknologi (Adipati) is committed to ensuring transparency, fairness, and objectivity throughout the publication process. Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that may influence, or be perceived to influence, the research, peer review, or editorial decisions.

1. Authors

Authors must disclose all relevant competing interests in their manuscript. If no conflicts of interest exist, authors must explicitly state that they have no competing interests. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all disclosures are accurate and complete.

2. Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality. Reviewers must decline or withdraw from reviewing a manuscript when such conflicts may compromise their objectivity.

3. Editors

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest related to a manuscript and must not handle editorial decisions when their impartiality may be compromised. The manuscript must be assigned to an independent editor when necessary.

4. Handling of Conflicts of Interest

The editorial team is responsible for assessing disclosed conflicts and taking appropriate measures to maintain an impartial and transparent publication process. Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest may result in manuscript rejection, further investigation, or other appropriate actions in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics policy.

Ownership and Management

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan aplikasi Teknologi (Adipati) is owned and published by Institut Teknologi Adhi Tama Surabaya (ITATS), Indonesia. The journal is managed by the Industrial Engineering Department under the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) of ITATS.

The Industrial Engineering Department is responsible for the journal's day-to-day editorial management, including manuscript administration, peer-review coordination, communication with authors and reviewers, and publication activities. LPPM ITATS provides institutional oversight and support in accordance with the institution's policies.

Jurnal Adipati conducts its editorial and publication activities in accordance with its stated focus and scope, peer-review procedures, and publication ethics policies.