Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

IndoAI: Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Computational Logic (IndoAI) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by CV Lentera Nalar Cemerlang. IndoAI is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all reasonable steps to prevent publication malpractice. The publication of an article in IndoAI reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions supporting them. All manuscripts submitted to IndoAI undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

As the publisher, CV Lentera Nalar Cemerlang oversees the publication process and recognizes its ethical and professional responsibilities. The publisher is strongly committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, sponsorship, or other commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

IndoAI refers to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. This document outlines the ethical standards expected of all parties involved in publishing in IndoAI, including authors, editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publisher.

Publication Decisions

The Editors of IndoAI decide which submitted manuscripts should be published based on their originality, scientific merit, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal’s scope (artificial intelligence and computational logic), and significance to the research community. Decisions are made through peer review with the assistance of qualified reviewers. Editors and reviewers follow the journal’s policies and comply with applicable legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

 

Journal Policy on Conflict of Interest / Competing Interests

A competing interest (conflict of interest) exists when professional judgment concerning a primary interest (e.g., research validity) may be influenced by a secondary interest (e.g., financial gain, institutional affiliation, professional rivalry, or personal relationships).

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the objectivity or integrity of the manuscript. These conflicts may be financial, non-financial, professional, or personal. Editors and reviewers must also disclose conflicts of interest and recuse themselves when appropriate. IndoAI applies a peer-review arrangement designed to reduce bias and support a fair review process.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • making publication decisions based on scholarly merit and journal scope;

  • treating all manuscripts fairly and evaluating them for intellectual content without discrimination;

  • maintaining the confidentiality of submissions and not disclosing manuscript information to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and relevant editorial staff;

  • ensuring a transparent and ethical peer-review process;

  • addressing ethical concerns, complaints, and appeals in accordance with COPE guidance;

  • ensuring that manuscripts meet the journal’s format, language, and publication standards prior to publication.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • contribute to editorial decisions by providing objective, constructive, and timely reviews;

  • avoid personal criticism and provide clear arguments to support their recommendations;

  • identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and notify editors of possible ethical issues;

  • alert editors if they suspect plagiarism, duplicate submission/publication, or substantial similarity/overlap;

  • treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and not use any information obtained through peer review for personal advantage;

  • declare conflicts of interest and decline review when necessary.

Duties of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • presenting an accurate and honest account of the work performed and the results obtained, without fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or inappropriate data manipulation;

  • ensuring the manuscript is original and properly citing all sources and prior work;

  • avoiding multiple, redundant, or concurrent publication of substantially similar work;

  • ensuring that all individuals listed as authors meet authorship criteria and that all co-authors have approved the final version and submission;

  • disclosing conflicts of interest and acknowledging funding sources and contributions;

  • providing access to underlying data/code/materials when required or when needed to support verification, reproducibility, or editorial investigation (as applicable).

Handling Post-Publication Issues

To maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, IndoAI investigates concerns raised by readers, authors, reviewers, or editors. Authors will be given an opportunity to respond. The journal may consult reviewers, request additional information (e.g., data or code), and seek advice from experts where appropriate. Depending on the outcome and severity, IndoAI may issue:

  • a Correction (Erratum/Correction Notice),

  • an Editor’s Note or Expression of Concern, or

  • a Retraction.

Retraction

An article published in IndoAI may be retracted if:

  • there is clear evidence that findings are unreliable due to misconduct or honest error;

  • the work has been published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission, or justification;

  • the manuscript contains plagiarism or unethical use of copyrighted material;

  • the research involves unethical practices or violates applicable ethical standards;

  • there is serious undisclosed conflict of interest that undermines trust in the work.

Retraction notices will be clearly identified and linked to the retracted article.

 

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes (but is not limited to) fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, inappropriate image/data manipulation, and citation manipulation. IndoAI follows COPE guidance for handling allegations of misconduct. If misconduct is confirmed, IndoAI will take appropriate action to correct the scholarly record, which may include retraction and notification to relevant parties when necessary.

 

Complaints and Appeals

IndoAI follows COPE guidance on appeals and complaints. Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision or submit a complaint regarding editorial management should contact the journal via the online editorial system. Appeals should include:

  • the manuscript title and ID (if applicable),

  • a clear statement of the appeal/complaint, and

  • point-by-point responses to editor/reviewer comments with supporting evidence.