Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
The International Journal of Technology, Food and Agriculture (TEFA), published by P3M Politeknik Negeri Jember, is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Ethical Principles
All parties involved in the publication process (editors, reviewers, and authors) are expected to adhere to ethical standards, ensuring integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing.
Duties of Editors
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published, based on originality, significance, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Decisions are made in consultation with reviewers and members of the editorial board.
Fair Evaluation
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit without discrimination regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial advisors.
Conflict of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s explicit written consent.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers assist editors by providing objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.
Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and supported by clear arguments. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any similarity with other works.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate, original, and objective research findings.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure their work is entirely original. Any use of others’ work must be properly cited.
Multiple Submissions
Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is prohibited.
Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have significantly contributed to the research.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide raw data and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.
Corrections and Retractions
Authors must promptly notify the journal of significant errors and cooperate in corrections or retractions.
Peer Review Process
TEFA Journal applies a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers. The review process ensures objectivity, confidentiality, and academic integrity.
Publication Misconduct Handling
In cases of suspected or confirmed misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate submission, citation manipulation, or other unethical research practices, TEFA Journal will take appropriate actions in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
These actions may include:
- Immediate rejection of the manuscript
- Retraction of published articles
- Notification to the authors' affiliated institutions
- Temporary or permanent ban on future submissions
All allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and handled with fairness, transparency, and confidentiality. The journal follows COPE flowcharts and established guidelines in handling all cases of suspected or confirmed misconduct to ensure integrity in scholarly publishing.
Plagiarism Policy
TEFA Journal does not tolerate any form of plagiarism. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools. Any detected misconduct will be handled strictly according to the journal’s policies and COPE guidelines.
Additional Publication Ethics Policies
Authorship and Contributorship
Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. Contributors who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged.
Complaints and Appeals
TEFA Journal provides a formal mechanism for handling complaints and appeals. Authors may submit appeals regarding editorial decisions, and all cases will be reviewed fairly, transparently, and objectively.
Conflicts of Interest
All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the publication process.
Data Sharing and Reproducibility
Authors are encouraged to share research data and ensure reproducibility of results. The journal may request supporting data during the review process.
Ethical Oversight
Research involving human participants or animals must include ethical approval from appropriate institutions and informed consent where applicable.
Intellectual Property and Copyright
Authors retain copyright of their work. Articles are published under an open-access license (e.g., Creative Commons), ensuring proper attribution and reuse.
Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
The journal allows post-publication corrections, retractions, and academic discussions to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
