Plagiarism and Retraction Policy

Jurnal Riset Informatika (JRI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in research and publication. In accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the following policies on plagiarism and retraction are implemented:

1. Plagiarism Policy

• Definition of Plagiarism:

  • Plagiarism includes the use of another person's words, ideas, or findings without appropriate attribution, whether in part or in whole. This includes but is not limited to verbatim copying, paraphrasing without credit, and the presentation of another's research data or findings as one's own.

• Screening for Plagiarism:

  • All manuscripts submitted to JRI are subject to plagiarism screening using reliable plagiarism detection software. This screening is conducted both before and after peer review to ensure the originality of the content.

• Types of Plagiarism:

  • Minor Plagiarism: Minor instances where short phrases or sentences have been copied without citation. Authors may be asked to revise and properly cite the source.
  • Major Plagiarism: Extensive copying of text, ideas, or data, including significant portions of another work. This includes self-plagiarism when an author reuses substantial parts of their previous publications without citation. Such cases may lead to rejection of the manuscript.

• Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • If plagiarism is detected before publication, the manuscript will be rejected, and the authors may be banned from submitting to JRI for a specified period.
  • If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article may be retracted (see retraction policy below), and the authors' institutions may be notified.

2. Retraction Policy

• Grounds for Retraction:

  • Articles may be retracted if there is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of misconduct (e.g., data fabrication, falsification) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error).
  • Retraction may also occur if the article is found to contain significant plagiarism, duplicate publication, or has been published based on unethical research.

• Retraction Process:

  • Retraction requests can be initiated by the authors, editors, or the publisher if concerns are raised about the integrity of the work.
  • The retraction decision is made by the editorial board following an investigation that adheres to COPE guidelines. Authors will be given an opportunity to respond to any concerns raised before a final decision is made.

• Retraction Notice:

  • If an article is retracted, a retraction notice will be published in the same issue of JRI and linked to the original article. The notice will detail the reason for the retraction and will remain as part of the public record.
  • The original article will be marked as "retracted" but will remain accessible in the journal archives with the retraction notice, to ensure transparency.

• Correction Policy:

  • In cases where errors do not warrant retraction but still require correction, JRI will publish a correction notice. This notice will be linked to the original article and will correct the record without retracting the entire work.

By adhering to these policies, JRI aims to uphold the integrity of the academic record and the trust of its readership. The journal takes all forms of misconduct seriously and is committed to addressing them in line with COPE’s ethical guidelines.