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Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
INA SURVEYORS JOURNAL
(Published by the Indonesian Association of Surveyors / Ikatan Surveyor Indonesia)
INA Surveyors Journal is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal published by Ikatan Surveyor Indonesia. The journal publishes original research articles that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere, and all manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. The journal focuses on theories, practices, and methodologies in the field of surveying, mapping, geomatics, and geospatial science, including emerging innovations such as BIM, digital twins, and spatial data analysis.
This publication ethics statement outlines the responsibilities and ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the journal publishing process—namely the authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (Ikatan Surveyor Indonesia). This statement is based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
A. Duties of Authors
1. Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate account of original research along with an objective discussion of its significance. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are considered unethical and unacceptable.
2. Data Access and Retention
Authors should be prepared to provide raw data for editorial review and, where applicable, to make such data publicly available. Data should be retained for a reasonable period following publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure their work is entirely original. Any use of others' work must be properly cited and quoted. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals concurrently is unethical.
4. Multiple or Redundant Publication
Authors should not publish manuscripts describing the same research in more than one journal. Secondary publications must be clearly identified, and primary references cited appropriately.
5. Acknowledgement of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of sources and influence is required. All references used in the research must be cited, and excessive self-citation should be avoided.
6. Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who made significant contributions to the research. All listed co-authors must have seen and approved the final version and agreed to its submission.
7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could affect the interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support must be acknowledged.
8. Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they are required to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate to retract or correct the article.
9. Hazardous Materials or Human/Animal Subjects
If the research involves dangerous substances or procedures, or human/animal subjects, the authors must clearly state compliance with relevant ethical standards.
B. Duties of Editors
1. Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are published, guided by the validity and importance of the work. Legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism must also be considered.
2. Peer Review Process
Editors ensure a fair and unbiased double-blind peer review process. They are responsible for selecting qualified reviewers with relevant expertise, avoiding any conflicts of interest.
3. Fair Play
Manuscripts are evaluated for intellectual content without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
4. Confidentiality
Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than those involved in the review and publication process.
5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research. They must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.
C. Duties of Reviewers
1. Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and not discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.
2. Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should ensure that proper references have been cited and identify any substantial similarity to other published work. Any potential misconduct should be reported confidentially to the editor.
3. Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear, constructive feedback. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must not use knowledge gained through peer review for personal gain and should decline to review if any conflict of interest exists. In double-blind reviews, if the reviewer believes they know the identity of the author, they should notify the editor if this may affect objectivity.
5. Promptness
Reviewers should respond in a timely manner and notify the editor if they cannot complete the review within the specified timeframe, so alternative reviewers can be contacted.
