Allegations of Research and Publication Misconduct
JICTRA / JOURNAL POLICIES
Allegations of Research and Publication Misconduct
Journal of ICT Research and Applications
Commitment to Research Integrity and Fair Investigation
JICTRA takes all credible allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously. Each case is handled confidentially and fairly, with decisions based on evidence and due process rather than allegation alone.
Allegation Assessment and Handling Process
Allegation Submitted
Report to the Editorial Office with supporting information
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Initial Editorial Assessment
Examination of the allegation and available evidence
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Clarification and Evidence Review
Authors, reviewers, or institutions may be consulted where appropriate
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Evidence-Based Editorial Decision
Fair assessment with due process
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Appropriate Action, If Warranted
Determined according to the available evidence
This diagram summarizes possible stages of assessment. The steps taken depend on the nature of the allegation and the evidence available. Not every allegation results in corrective action.
01 Commitment to Research and Publication Integrity
JICTRA takes all credible allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously.
02 Forms of Research and Publication Misconduct
Misconduct may include, but is not limited to, fabrication or falsification of data, plagiarism, duplicate or redundant publication, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, undeclared conflicts of interest, peer-review manipulation, unauthorized use of confidential information, or unethical use of artificial intelligence.
Examples of Potential Misconduct
01. Fabrication or Falsification of Data
Inventing research data or manipulating data and results in a misleading manner.
02. Plagiarism
Using another person's work, ideas, or words without appropriate attribution.
03. Duplicate or Redundant Publication
Publishing substantially overlapping research without appropriate disclosure or justification.
04. Inappropriate Authorship
Misrepresenting individual contributions or including or excluding authors improperly.
05. Citation Manipulation
Inappropriately influencing citation practices for purposes unrelated to scholarly relevance.
06. Undeclared Conflicts of Interest
Failing to disclose relevant financial or non-financial competing interests.
07. Peer-Review Manipulation
Improperly influencing or compromising the integrity of the peer-review process.
08. Unauthorized Use of Confidential Information
Accessing, using, or disclosing confidential scholarly information without authorization.
09. Unethical Use of Artificial Intelligence
Using AI-assisted technologies in ways that compromise research integrity, confidentiality, or applicable journal policies.
03 Submission of Allegations
Allegations may be submitted to the Editorial Office with supporting information.
Supporting Information
Individuals submitting an allegation are encouraged to provide relevant information or supporting evidence to facilitate the editorial assessment.
04 Confidentiality and Fair Handling
Each case will be handled confidentially and fairly.
The journal may conduct an initial assessment, request clarification and supporting documentation from the authors, consult reviewers or institutions where appropriate, and take corrective action based on the available evidence.
Possible Assessment Procedures
01 Initial editorial assessment
02 Request for clarification from the authors
03 Request for supporting documentation
04 Consultation with reviewers or institutions, where appropriate
05 Corrective action based on the available evidence
05 Possible Editorial and Corrective Actions
Possible actions include rejection, correction, retraction, expression of concern, notification of relevant institutions, or other appropriate measures.
Available Measures
Rejection
Rejection of a manuscript where warranted by the assessment.
Correction
Publication of a correction when an appropriate amendment can address the identified issue.
Retraction
Retraction of a published article where serious problems warrant this action.
Expression of Concern
Publication of a notice where substantial concerns remain under investigation.
Notification of Relevant Institutions
Communication with relevant institutions when appropriate.
Other Appropriate Measures
Additional action consistent with the circumstances and available evidence.
06 Evidence-Based Decisions and Due Process
Decisions will be based on evidence and due process rather than allegation alone.
Fair and Evidence-Based Assessment
An allegation does not, by itself, establish misconduct. Editorial decisions and any resulting measures must be based on the available evidence and a fair process.
Core Research Integrity Principles
Research Integrity: Credible allegations of research and publication misconduct are taken seriously.
Reporting: Allegations may be submitted to the Editorial Office with supporting information.
Confidentiality: Cases are handled confidentially and fairly.
Assessment: The journal may seek clarification, documentation, and appropriate consultation.
Corrective Action: Measures depend on the available evidence and nature of the case.
Due Process: Decisions are based on evidence rather than allegations alone.
Reporting: Allegations may be submitted to the Editorial Office with supporting information.
Confidentiality: Cases are handled confidentially and fairly.
Assessment: The journal may seek clarification, documentation, and appropriate consultation.
Corrective Action: Measures depend on the available evidence and nature of the case.
Due Process: Decisions are based on evidence rather than allegations alone.
Journal of ICT Research and Applications
Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
