Publication Ethics

In accordance with Regulation No. 3 of 2021 of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences of the Republic of Indonesia concerning the management of electronic scientific journals and in alignment with the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) on all matters pertaining to publication ethics, particularly in the context of research and publication misconduct protocols, Tsaqila has adapted COPE in a manner that aligns with the high ethical standards intended for editors, authors, and peer reviewers. It is not within the purview of the publisher to interfere with the integrity of the article content; their responsibility is limited to regular and timely publication.

Guidelines for Journal Publication Ethics

The publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals published byUniversitas Muhammadiyah Sumatra Utara represents a significant step forward in enhancing the quality of teaching and research, particularly in terms of the written output of academic staff. The resulting article represents the application of scientific research conducted in an educational setting and in society at large. The parties involved in the publication process are the authors, the journal editors, the reviewers, and the publishers. In this regard, the Tsaqila Journal of Education and Technology assumes the responsibility of ensuring the smooth functioning of the entire publishing process, in accordance with the obligations of each involved party.

Duties of Authors of Original Research Reports

Standards for Reporting

The authors of original research reports must present an accurate account of the work performed, as well as an objective discussion of its significance. The data on which the paper is based must be accurately represented. A paper should include sufficient detail and references to enable others to replicate the work. The presentation of deceptive or intentionally inaccurate statements constitutes unethical and unacceptable behaviour. It is also imperative that professional publication reviews and articles are accurate and objective, and that editorial 'opinion' work is clearly identified as such.

Data access and Retention
In the event that raw data is requested by the editorial team in relation to a paper, authors should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable period following publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
It is the responsibility of the author to ensure that their work is entirely original. If the author has used the work and/or words of others, it is their obligation to cite or quote these appropriately. The term "plagiarism" encompasses a range of practices, including appropriating another individual's work and presenting it as one's own original creation, reproducing or rephrasing substantial portions of another's work without proper attribution, and claiming findings from research conducted by others as one's own. All forms of plagiarism are regarded as unethical and unacceptable practices in academic publishing.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications

It is unethical for an author to publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one major journal or publication. This is known as multiple, redundant, or concurrent publication. It is unethical and unacceptable for an author to submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. In general, an author should refrain from submitting a previously published paper for consideration in another journal.

Acknowledgement of Sources

It is imperative that due acknowledgement is made of the work of others. It is expected that authors will cite any publications that were influential in determining the nature of the reported work. Information obtained in a private context, such as in conversations, correspondence, or discussions with third parties, should not be used or reported without the explicit written permission of the source. Information obtained during the course of confidential services, such as reference manuscripts or grant applications, should not be used without the explicit written permission of the authors of the works in question.

Paper Authorship

In the context of academic publishing, the term "authorship" is used to describe the individuals who have made significant contributions to a given study. These contributions may relate to the study's conception, design, conduct, or interpretation. It is important to note that the term "authorship" should be limited to those who have made a meaningful and substantial contribution to the study in question. All individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the research should be included as co-authors. In the event that other individuals have contributed to the research project in a substantive manner, they should be duly acknowledged or included as contributors. It is the responsibility of the corresponding author to ensure that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have approved its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

All authors are required to disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed as influencing the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project must be disclosed. Examples of potential conflicts of interest that should be disclosed include employment, consultancies, shareholdings, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed at the earliest opportunity.

Fundamental Errors in Published Work

In the event of an author identifying significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, it is their responsibility to immediately notify the journal editor or publisher and collaborate with the editor to either retract or correct the paper. In the event that the editor or publisher is made aware of significant errors in a published work by a third party, it is the author's responsibility to immediately retract or correct the paper in question or to provide the editor with evidence substantiating the veracity of the original paper.

Duties of the Editor
Publication Decision In all cases, the decision should be guided by the intrinsic merits of the work in question and its importance to the research community and the readership. In making decisions regarding the publication of submitted articles, editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by legal requirements pertaining to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. In making these decisions, editors may seek input from other editors or reviewers (or society officers).

Fair Play

It is reasonable to suggest that an editor should evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality
It is the responsibility of editors and any editorial staff to ensure that any information pertaining to a submitted manuscript is not disclosed to any individual or entity outside of the aforementioned parties, with the exception of the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest

In the event that any unpublished material is disclosed in a submitted manuscript, it should not be used by the editor in their own research without the written consent of the author. Information or ideas obtained through the peer review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. In the event of a conflict of interest, editors should recuse themselves from the consideration of manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest resulting from a competitive, collaborative, or other relationship or connection with any of the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the paper. In such instances, the manuscript should be referred to a co-editor, associate editor, or other member of the editorial board for review and consideration. It is the responsibility of editors to require all contributors to disclose any relevant competing interests and to publish a correction if such interests are identified.