Publication Ethics

Jurnal FisTa: Fisika dan Terapannya is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, scientific quality, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to uphold the principles of publication ethics and follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The journal is committed to ensuring that published articles are original, scientifically sound, and produced through a fair and accountable editorial process.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of manuscripts published in the journal. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, clarity, relevance to the journal's scope, and compliance with publication ethics.

Editors are required to:

Evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination based on the authors' institutional affiliations, nationality, gender, religion, or personal background.
Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and information obtained during the editorial process.
Ensure that manuscripts undergo an appropriate and impartial peer-review process.
Select reviewers with relevant expertise and avoid potential conflicts of interest.
Make final editorial decisions by considering reviewers' recommendations, scientific quality, and the journal's editorial policies.
Maintain appropriate records of editorial decisions, peer-review reports, and communications throughout the publication process.
Investigate suspected violations of publication ethics and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.

Editors must not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal research without the authors' explicit permission.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the scientific quality and credibility of published articles. Reviews must be conducted objectively, constructively, and professionally.

Reviewers are expected to:

Evaluate manuscripts based on scientific validity, methodology, originality, clarity, and contribution to the field.
Provide constructive comments supported by appropriate scientific reasoning.
Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and information obtained during peer review.
Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or promptly notify the editor if additional time is required.
Declare any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality.
Identify relevant publications that have not been appropriately cited.
Inform the editor of suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other ethical concerns.

Reviewers must not use unpublished data, ideas, or findings from manuscripts for personal benefit.

Further information is available in the journal's Reviewer Guidelines and Peer Review Process.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, reliability, and ethical conduct of the research presented in their manuscripts.

Authors must:

Submit original work that has not been published previously or simultaneously submitted to another journal, except where permitted and properly disclosed under the journal's policies.
Present research methods, data, analyses, and findings accurately and transparently.
Provide appropriate citations and acknowledgments for the work of other researchers.
Avoid fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, inappropriate data manipulation, and redundant publication.
Ensure that all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions and have approved the final manuscript.
Disclose relevant funding sources and potential conflicts of interest.
Obtain ethical approval or necessary permissions for research involving human participants, animals, or other activities requiring ethical oversight.
Respond appropriately to editorial and reviewer comments and provide clarification or supporting information when requested.
Promptly notify the editor if significant errors or inaccuracies are identified after publication.

Authors must be able to provide supporting research data or documentation when reasonably requested for the verification of reported findings, subject to applicable ethical, legal, and confidentiality restrictions.

Additional requirements are provided in the journal's Author Guidelines and Research Ethics and Data Availability policy.

Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship must accurately reflect the contributions of individuals involved in the research. All listed authors should have made substantial contributions to the study, participated in drafting or critically revising the manuscript, approved the final version, and agreed to be accountable for their contributions.

Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.

Any proposed changes to authorship after submission must be explained to the editorial team and supported by the agreement of the authors concerned. Guest, gift, and ghost authorship are unacceptable.

For detailed requirements, please refer to the Authorship and Contributorship Policy.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the research or editorial process.

Editors and reviewers with relevant conflicts of interest must withdraw from handling or evaluating the manuscript. Disclosed conflicts will be managed appropriately to protect the fairness and independence of editorial decisions.

Further information is available in the journal's Conflicts of Interest Policy.

Plagiarism and Research Integrity

All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using similarity detection software, such as Turnitin or equivalent tools.

The journal applies a maximum similarity index of 20%, excluding properly quoted material and reference lists. However, similarity scores are not the sole basis for determining plagiarism. Editorial evaluation also considers the nature and context of the identified similarities.

The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, inappropriate image or data manipulation, and other practices that compromise the integrity of scientific research.

Further information is available in the Plagiarism Policy.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

All allegations of research or publication misconduct will be handled fairly, objectively, and confidentially, as appropriate.

When potential misconduct is identified, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment and provide the authors concerned with an opportunity to respond. Where necessary, the journal may seek additional evidence or cooperate with the authors' affiliated institutions or relevant authorities.

Depending on the findings and the severity of the violation, appropriate editorial actions may include requesting revisions or corrections, rejecting a manuscript, issuing an expression of concern, or retracting a published article.

The journal follows relevant COPE principles in addressing suspected misconduct.

Detailed procedures are described in the Allegations of Research Misconduct Policy.

Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Concerns

Jurnal FisTa is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

When significant errors are identified after publication, the editorial team will evaluate whether a correction, expression of concern, or retraction is necessary.

Corrections may be issued when an error requires amendment but does not invalidate the principal findings. Retractions may be considered when findings are unreliable, serious ethical violations have occurred, or the integrity of the published article is substantially compromised.

All post-publication actions will be accompanied by appropriate notices explaining the editorial decision and preserving the transparency of the publication record.

For further details, please refer to the Corrections and Retractions Policy.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is committed to supporting the editorial independence, ethical standards, and sustainable management of Jurnal FisTa.

The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining transparent publication procedures, preserving published content, addressing ethical concerns, and ensuring that editorial decisions are not improperly influenced by commercial, institutional, or personal interests.

The publisher and editorial team share responsibility for protecting the credibility and integrity of the journal's scholarly publications.

Ethical Guidelines and References

Jurnal FisTa follows internationally recognized principles of publication ethics, particularly those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

For further information, please refer to the following resources: