Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

KOMPAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Komputerisasi Akuntansi is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, research integrity, and transparency in scholarly publishing. This statement follows internationally recognized best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The journal takes all allegations of misconduct seriously and will take appropriate actions to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts meet the standards of academic integrity and responsible research conduct.

Authors are required to:

  • Submit original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.

  • Ensure that all sources and references are properly cited.

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication.

  • Provide accurate data and research results without manipulation.

  • Ensure that all listed authors have made a significant intellectual contribution to the research.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the research.

  • Obtain appropriate ethical approvals for research involving human participants, organizations, or sensitive data when applicable.

If authors discover a significant error in their published work, they must promptly inform the editorial office so that a correction or retraction can be issued.

Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research, including:

  • Conceptualization or research design

  • Data collection or analysis

  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript

All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring the integrity, fairness, and quality of the editorial process.

Editors must:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly, without discrimination based on gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Ensure that manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review.

  • Avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

  • Take appropriate action in cases of suspected research misconduct.

Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute to maintaining the scientific quality of the journal through objective and constructive peer review.

Reviewers should:

  • Provide fair, objective, and constructive feedback.

  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.

  • Identify relevant work that has not been cited by the authors.

  • Inform the editor if they detect plagiarism, duplication, or ethical concerns.

  • Decline review invitations if they have conflicts of interest.

Ethical Oversight and Misconduct

KOMPAK does not tolerate any form of publication malpractice or research misconduct, including but not limited to:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Improper authorship attribution

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

When ethical concerns are identified, the editorial team will conduct an investigation following COPE guidelines.

Possible actions include:

  • Manuscript rejection

  • Request for corrections

  • Publication of corrections or expressions of concern

  • Article retraction

Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Expressions of Concern

If errors or ethical issues are discovered after publication, the journal may issue:

  • Corrections (Erratum or Corrigendum) for minor errors that do not affect the scientific integrity of the article.

  • Retractions for serious errors or research misconduct.

  • Editorial Expressions of Concern when a potential issue is under investigation.

All corrections and retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original article to maintain transparency in the scholarly record.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors who disagree with editorial decisions may submit a formal appeal within 14 days of the decision notification.

Appeals must include a clear explanation and supporting evidence. The appeal will be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief, and when necessary, by an independent senior editor.

The final decision of the journal is conclusive.

Research Integrity and Data Transparency

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of the research data presented in their manuscripts.

Where possible, authors are encouraged to provide access to:

  • datasets

  • software code

  • research materials

to facilitate verification, reproducibility, and further research, subject to legal and ethical considerations.

Ethical Commitment

KOMPAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Komputerisasi Akuntansi is committed to maintaining a transparent, responsible, and ethical scholarly publishing environment. All stakeholders involved in the publication process share responsibility for ensuring that published research meets the highest standards of academic integrity.