Policies

Focus and Scope

Journal of Charity is one of the scientific publication journals published by the Directorate of Research and Community Service (PPM), Telkom University. The aim of Charity is to build effective communication channels between stakeholders including academics and research institutions, the business world, government and society. In addition, it also aims to promote and disseminate research results in the development of theory and practice of community service, especially in Indonesia.

Charity welcomes empirical and theoretical articles that discuss the Results of Community Experience. Manuscripts suitable for publication in Charity include domains such as business strategy and policy, entrepreneurship, Financial and Accounting Studies, human resource management, marketing, organizational behavior, organizational theory, Appropriate Technology and research methods implemented through Community Service.

Peer Review Process

IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology) follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and originality of published research. Our review process is designed to maintain rigorous academic standards while promoting fairness and transparency.

1. Initial Submission and Editorial Screening

• Submitted manuscripts are first screened by the editorial team to ensure compliance with the journal’s focus, scope, formatting requirements, and ethical guidelines.
• Manuscripts that fail to meet the basic criteria may be desk rejected or returned to authors for revision before proceeding to review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
• Both the author(s) and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process to maintain impartiality.
• Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodological rigor, significance of contributions, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards.

3. Reviewer Recommendations

Based on the reviewers' feedback, the manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:

• Accepted – Minor or no revisions required.
• Revisions Required – The manuscript requires minor revisions and will be accepted after satisfactory changes.
• Major Revisions – The manuscript needs substantial improvements and must be resubmitted for further review.
• Rejected – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s quality or relevance standards.

4. Revision and Final Decision

• Authors are given a timeframe to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer comments.
• Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers or the editorial team.
• The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on reviewers' recommendations and editorial assessments.

5. Publication

• Accepted articles undergo final proofreading and formatting before publication.

Once ready, articles are published in the latest issue of the journal and made available online with DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for academic referencing.

Ethical Considerations

• The journal strictly follows plagiarism checks using plagiarism detection software.
• Reviewers and editors adhere to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and ethical research practices.

Open Access Policy

All articles published by the Journal of Charity are openly accessible on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports greater global knowledge exchange. It means:

1. Every reader has free and unlimited access to the full text of all articles published on Charity, and
2. Every reader is free to reuse published articles if given an exact excerpt from the publication

Archiving Policy

IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology) is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. The journal employs reliable digital archiving solutions to safeguard scholarly work for future use.

1. LOCKSS System for Secure Archiving

• The journal utilizes the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system, which provides a distributed archiving system to ensure digital preservation and redundancy.
• Through LOCKSS, multiple copies of the journal's content are stored across a network of participating libraries, protecting against loss, corruption, or removal.

2. Digital Repositories and Indexing

• All published articles are permanently stored and indexed in reputable academic repositories and databases.
• The journal follows industry-standard preservation practices to maintain the integrity and authenticity of scholarly content.

3. Accessibility and Long-Term Availability

• Archived content remains freely accessible to researchers, institutions, and the public, even in the event of technical failures or unforeseen circumstances.
• The archiving policy aligns with Open Access principles, ensuring that knowledge remains widely available without barriers.

This archiving policy guarantees the security, availability, and preservation of all scholarly publications in this journal

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Every manuscript that will be submitted to the Journal Charity has several provisions that must be completed as follow the manuscript has never been published and is not in the process of publishing, the author provides a copyright statement on the manuscript, the author provide a statement if there is a Conflict of Interest, and the author must ensure that the manuscript is entirely original and if the author uses the work and / or of other, then this has been quoted appropriately.

For editor has a responsibility to ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism, confirming that the manuscript has never been published in another journal, and the editor must ensure and evaluate the manuscript for authenticity.

Retraction Policy

IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Retractions are issued in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines to correct the academic record when significant ethical violations, errors, or misconduct are identified in published articles.

1. Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted under the following circumstances:

• Plagiarism: If the article contains significant portions copied from other works without proper citation.
• Data fabrication or falsification: If the research findings are based on manipulated, fabricated, or falsified data.
• Duplicate publication: If the same article has been published in another journal without proper justification or approval.
• Ethical breaches: If the article violates ethical research standards, including human or animal research ethics.
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest: If serious undisclosed conflicts of interest are found that compromise the credibility of the research.
• Major errors affecting validity: If errors in data analysis, methodology, or results significantly alter the study’s conclusions.

2. Retraction Process

• The editorial board initiates an investigation upon receiving allegations of misconduct or errors.
• Authors are given an opportunity to respond to concerns before a final decision is made.
• If retraction is justified, the journal will:
• Publish a formal retraction notice, clearly stating the reason for the retraction.
• Mark the article as retracted, while keeping the original version available for transparency.
• Update indexing databases to reflect the retraction.

3. Retraction Notice

A retraction notice will be published in the journal and linked to the original article. It will include:

• The reason for retraction (e.g., plagiarism, ethical violations, or errors).
• A statement clarifying whether the authors agreed to the retraction.
• Information on any related editorial actions.

4. Partial Retractions and Corrections

• If only part of an article is affected by errors, a correction or erratum may be issued instead of a full retraction.
• The correction will be clearly linked to the original article to ensure transparency.

5. Consequences of Retraction

• Retracted articles remain available but are clearly labeled to prevent further citation of unreliable work.
• Authors responsible for misconduct may be banned from future submissions.
• Severe cases of ethical violations may be reported to affiliated institutions or funding agencies.

By enforcing a strict retraction policy, IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology)upholds the highest standards of research integrity and academic credibility.

Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

To uphold academic integrity and ensure the originality of published research, IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology) strictly enforces a plagiarism screening policy. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism detection using iThenticate before being considered for peer review and publication.

1. Plagiarism Detection Process

• All manuscripts are screened using iThenticate plagiarism detection software to check for textual similarity and potential plagiarism.
• The maximum acceptable similarity score is 25%, excluding references/bibliographies.
• Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be immediately rejected or returned for revision.

2. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to:

• Direct plagiarism: Copying text from another source without citation.
• Self-plagiarism: Reusing portions of an author’s own previously published work without proper attribution.
• Mosaic plagiarism: Paraphrasing sentences while maintaining the original structure without proper citation.
• Improper citation: Failing to properly acknowledge sources of ideas, data, or text.

3. Actions for Plagiarism Violations

If plagiarism is detected:

• Minor cases (similarity between 25-30%): Authors will be required to revise the manuscript and provide proper citations.
• Moderate cases (similarity above 30%): The manuscript will be rejected, and authors may be advised to rewrite and resubmit.
• Severe cases (extensive plagiarism, including verbatim copying from multiple sources): Immediate rejection and blacklisting of the author(s) for future submissions.
• If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article may be retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued.

4. Author Responsibility

• Authors must ensure that their submission is original and properly cited.
• If using previously published work (e.g., conference papers), authors must provide transparency regarding self-citation and prior dissemination.

By implementing this plagiarism screening policy, IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology) ensures that all published research maintains academic integrity, originality, and scholarly credibility.

Withdrawal Policy

IJoICT (International Journal on Information and Communication Technology) is committed to maintaining the integrity of the publication process. Authors are discouraged from withdrawing manuscripts once they have been submitted, as this affects the efficiency of editorial and peer review processes. However, withdrawals may be permitted under specific conditions as outlined below:

1. Withdrawal Before Review Process

• Authors may withdraw their manuscript before it enters the peer review process by submitting a written request to the editorial office.
• The request must be formally submitted by the corresponding author, stating the reason for withdrawal.

2. Withdrawal During or After Peer Review

• Once a manuscript is under review, withdrawal is strongly discouraged.
• If authors wish to withdraw, they must provide a valid reason, and approval is subject to the editorial board's discretion.
• Frequent or unethical withdrawals may result in blacklisting of the author(s) from future submissions.

3. Withdrawal After Acceptance

• Post-acceptance withdrawal is not permitted except in extraordinary circumstances (e.g., ethical concerns, critical errors).
• If the withdrawal request is due to ethical violations or research misconduct, the journal reserves the right to issue a retraction and notify relevant authorities.

4. Unauthorized Withdrawal & Consequences

• If an author withdraws a manuscript unilaterally without notifying the editorial board, they may be barred from submitting future manuscripts for a certain period.
• Institutions or funding agencies may be notified if misconduct is suspected.

5. Editorial Withdrawal Rights

• The journal reserves the right to withdraw a submission if ethical issues, plagiarism, or data falsification are discovered at any stage.
• A retraction notice will be issued for already published articles found to violate academic integrity.

This policy ensures fairness to all contributors and maintains the efficiency and integrity of the publication process.