Nusantara Journal of Computer Science (Journal NusaCS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal. This Publication Ethics Statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the journal's publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, reviewers, and the publisher, namely the Department of Information Technology, Politeknik Negeri Padang, Indonesia.

This statement is developed with reference to the COPE's Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the COPE's Core Practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles through the peer-review process in Nusantara Journal of Computer Science (Journal NusaCS) is an essential component in establishing and developing a credible, high-quality, and responsible scholarly community. Academic publications reflect the quality of research conducted by authors and the institutions supporting their work. Peer-reviewed articles also contribute to the advancement of knowledge through the application of scientific methods.

Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and the wider scholarly community, are expected to understand and comply with established publication ethics standards.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Publisher and Editors

The publisher of Nusantara Journal of Computer Science (Journal NusaCS) is responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of all stages of the publication process. The publisher is committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, and other commercial revenue sources do not influence or interfere with editorial decisions.

The Editorial Board is also responsible for facilitating communication and cooperation with other journals and publishers whenever necessary to maintain the quality, integrity, and ethical standards of scholarly publishing.

1. Publication Decisions

The editor is responsible for determining which manuscripts are suitable for publication in the journal. Such decisions must be based on scientific validity, originality, research quality, and the contribution and relevance of the manuscripts to the advancement of knowledge and the interests of readers.

In making publication decisions, editors must follow the journal's editorial policies and consider applicable legal requirements, including those relating to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with members of the Editorial Board and reviewers before making a final decision.

2. Fairness and Non-Discrimination

Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual quality and scholarly content, regardless of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

3. Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all information concerning submitted manuscripts. Such information may only be disclosed to the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate and necessary.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials or information obtained from submitted manuscripts for their own research or personal benefit without the author's explicit written consent.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making informed editorial decisions. Through constructive evaluations and communication, reviewers also help authors improve the quality, clarity, and scientific accuracy of their manuscripts.

2. Promptness

Reviewers who are selected to evaluate a manuscript must promptly notify the editor if they feel unqualified to review the research or are unable to complete the review within the specified timeframe. In such circumstances, reviewers should withdraw from the review process.

3. Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be disclosed, shared, or discussed with unauthorized parties unless explicitly permitted by the editor.

4. Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively, professionally, and based on scholarly considerations. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should clearly express their opinions, evaluations, and recommendations, supported by relevant arguments and evidence.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Any statement concerning previously reported observations, theoretical derivations, or arguments must be accompanied by appropriate references.

Reviewers should also notify the editor of any substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under consideration and other published works of which they are aware.

6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Privileged information and ideas obtained during the peer-review process must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage.

Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, professional, or personal relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the research.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

1. Reporting Standards

Authors of original research articles must present their research findings accurately, objectively, and systematically, including a clear discussion of the significance of their work. The underlying research data must be presented truthfully and responsibly.

Manuscripts must contain sufficient information, methodological details, and references to enable readers to understand the research and allow other researchers to verify or replicate the study. Misleading statements, inaccurate reporting, and data manipulation constitute violations of publication ethics.

2. Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide the raw data associated with their manuscripts for editorial examination. Where practicable, authors are also encouraged to make their data accessible for research verification and further scholarly development, while observing applicable ethical, privacy, and confidentiality requirements.

Authors must retain their research data for a reasonable period after publication so that the data can be made available for verification or clarification when necessary.

3. Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works based on their own research and intellectual contributions. Any use of ideas, data, texts, or works belonging to others must be properly acknowledged through appropriate citations and references.

All forms of plagiarism, including presenting another person's work as one's own, are unacceptable and constitute violations of publication ethics.

4. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications

Authors must not publish manuscripts containing substantially similar research findings in more than one journal or primary scholarly publication.

Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is strictly prohibited.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources

Authors must appropriately acknowledge all scholarly works and contributions of others used in their research. All publications that have significantly influenced the research must be properly cited and included in the reference list.

6. Authorship of the Paper

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.

All individuals who have made substantial scholarly contributions must be listed as co-authors. Other individuals who have contributed to specific aspects of the research may be appropriately acknowledged in the acknowledgements or contribution statement.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all individuals who meet the authorship criteria are included, that no inappropriate authorship is claimed, and that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission for publication.

7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any potential financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the research findings or their interpretation.

All sources of financial support for the research must also be transparently acknowledged in the manuscript.

8. Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published articles, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor or publisher.

Authors must cooperate with the editor in making corrections, issuing clarifications, or retracting the article, depending on the nature and severity of the error and the journal's publication ethics policies.