Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

SIMBA: Sistem, Informasi, Manajemen, dan Bisnis Adaptif upholds a strong commitment to ethical publication practices and actively works to prevent all forms of academic misconduct. The editorial team takes full responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the editorial and peer-review process, ensuring that all parties involved authors, reviewers, and editors adhere to ethical standards.

We do not tolerate plagiarism, data manipulation, or redundant publication. Manuscripts submitted to SIMBA must be original, unpublished, and not under review in any other journal. Submission implies that all authors have approved the manuscript and agree with its submission to SIMBA.

This statement aligns with the ethical guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and reflects our commitment to academic transparency and integrity.

A. Ethical Guidelines for Authors

  • Authors are expected to submit only original work and must ensure that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere in any language.

  • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, data analysis, or writing of the manuscript.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy and validity of all data and findings presented.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of all referenced work is mandatory.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources that may influence the results.

  • If significant errors or inaccuracies are identified post-publication, authors are obliged to cooperate with the editorial team in issuing corrections or retractions.

B. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and must not share or discuss manuscripts with anyone outside the review process.

  • Reviews should be conducted fairly, impartially, and supported by constructive feedback to assist authors in improving their work.

  • Reviewers should point out relevant work that has not been cited and alert the editor to any ethical concerns or suspected misconduct.

  • Any potential conflicts of interest financial, academic, or personal must be disclosed, and reviewers must recuse themselves when necessary.

C. Editorial Responsibilities

  • Editors have the authority to make final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection and are accountable for ensuring a transparent editorial process.

  • Editorial decisions are made based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the scope of the journal, without influence from external parties.

  • Editors must uphold a double-blind review process and protect the identity of both authors and reviewers.

  • When ethical concerns arise, editors will initiate appropriate investigations and take necessary actions, including retraction if required.

  • Editors must also avoid any conflicts of interest in managing manuscripts and ensure editorial independence.

D. Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to SIMBA undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Evaluation criteria include:

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

  • Originality and contribution to the field

  • Methodological rigor and clarity of results

  • Academic writing quality and logical structure

Decisions may include acceptance, revision, or rejection. Manuscripts recommended for revision must be resubmitted within the given timeframe, and acceptance is not guaranteed upon resubmission.

By publishing with SIMBA, all stakeholders affirm their commitment to ethical scholarly communication and responsible research dissemination.