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Allegation of Research Misconduct

Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI is committed to maintaining integrity, honesty, transparency, and ethical standards throughout all research and scientific publication processes in the fields of informatics engineering and information technology. Any allegation of research misconduct will be handled objectively, fairly, and in accordance with the principles of publication ethics.

1. Types of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Fabrication, which refers to inventing or making up data, experimental results, or research findings that do not actually exist.
Falsification, which refers to manipulating, altering, or omitting data, test results, or research findings so that they do not accurately reflect the actual conditions.
Plagiarism, which refers to using another party’s ideas, data, methods, algorithms, program code, images, or written work without proper acknowledgment and citation.
Duplicate Publication, which refers to publishing or submitting the same work, or work with substantial overlap, without appropriate disclosure.
Authorship Manipulation, which refers to the unethical inclusion or exclusion of authors’ names.
Unauthorized Use of Data or Research Results, including datasets, user data, organizational data, or digital materials whose use requires permission or consent.
Manipulation of System Testing Results, including falsification of software testing results, simulations, algorithms, artificial intelligence models, or system performance evaluations.
Research Ethics Violations, including violations of privacy, data security, research consent, or other applicable requirements.
Peer Review Manipulation, including falsifying reviewer identities or attempting to improperly influence the evaluation process.
Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest that may affect the objectivity of research or editorial decisions.
Misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) when its use violates journal policies, generates fabricated data or references, or misleads readers regarding the research process and findings.
Other Ethical Violations that may undermine the integrity of research and scientific publication.

2. Reporting Allegations of Research Misconduct

Allegations of research misconduct may be reported to the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Team of Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI by authors, reviewers, readers, researchers, or other parties possessing relevant information.

Reports should include an explanation of the alleged misconduct, the identification of the relevant article or manuscript, and any available supporting evidence. Such evidence may include comparative publications, research data, testing results, program code, or other relevant documents.

The Editorial Team will assess the completeness and relevance of the report before determining the appropriate course of action. Reports that lack sufficient evidence may require additional clarification before a formal investigation is initiated.

3. Handling and Investigation Process

Each allegation of research misconduct will be handled through the following stages:

Report → Preliminary Assessment → Clarification → Investigation → Decision → Editorial Action

The editor will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the allegation has sufficient grounds for further consideration. Where necessary, the editor may request explanations from the author, reviewer, institution where the research was conducted, or other relevant parties.

The assessment process will be conducted objectively, allowing the party concerned to provide clarification. Information relating to the report and investigation will be kept confidential to the extent possible, while taking into account the requirements of the investigation and applicable regulations.

4. Editorial Actions

Based on the findings of the assessment and the available evidence, Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI may take one or more of the following actions:

Request clarification or additional explanations from the author.
Request revisions to the manuscript if the issues can be appropriately corrected.
Reject a manuscript undergoing editorial review if unacceptable misconduct is identified.
Suspend the publication process while the investigation is ongoing.
Publish a correction or erratum, where necessary.
Publish an Expression of Concern when further investigation is required.
Retract an article if serious misconduct is proven to have compromised the integrity of the publication.
Notify the author's affiliated institution or relevant authorities, where necessary, depending on the severity of the misconduct and applicable regulations.

Editorial actions will be determined proportionately, taking into account the type, severity, available evidence, and impact of the misconduct on scientific integrity.

5. Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the data, methods, program code, testing results, and conclusions presented in their manuscripts.

Authors must provide truthful information throughout the assessment process, cooperate with clarification and investigation procedures, and submit explanations or supporting evidence when requested by the Editorial Team.

If authors discover an error or misconduct in an article that has already been published, they must promptly notify the editor so that an appropriate evaluation and corrective action can be undertaken.

6. Protection of Whistleblowers

Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI seeks to protect the confidentiality of the reporter’s identity and information related to the report to the extent possible.

The journal does not tolerate intimidation, pressure, or retaliation against individuals who report suspected misconduct in good faith. Every report will be assessed based on relevant information and evidence, rather than solely on the reporter’s identity or position.

7. Principles for Handling Allegations

Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI handles allegations of research misconduct in accordance with the following principles:

Objectivity, meaning that decisions are based on evidence and assessment findings.
Confidentiality, meaning that information related to reports and investigations is protected in accordance with the requirements of the process and applicable regulations.
Fairness, meaning that relevant parties are given a reasonable opportunity to provide explanations.
Transparency, meaning that procedures and the basis for decisions are carried out clearly in accordance with journal policies.
Due Process, meaning that every allegation is handled through a proportionate and accountable assessment process.

Jurnal Teknik Informatika STMIK DCI has zero tolerance for misconduct that undermines the integrity of research and scientific publication. All allegations will be handled professionally to safeguard the journal’s credibility, maintain readers’ trust, and support the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of informatics.