CERTIFICATE S4
Publication Ethics
ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to upholding ethical standards in scholarly publishing. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities and professional conduct expected of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher, Pandawan Sejahtera Indonesia. The journal's publication ethics policy is guided by the principles established in the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and its guidelines for ethical journal publishing.
Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of scientific research in AJRI represents an essential contribution to the development and dissemination of credible academic knowledge. As a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, AJRI recognizes that published articles reflect the intellectual efforts of researchers and the academic institutions they represent. Through a rigorous editorial and peer-review process, the journal seeks to uphold scientific integrity, encourage innovative research, and strengthen the reliability of scholarly communication. Therefore, AJRI emphasizes the importance of maintaining established ethical standards among all parties involved in publication, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the wider academic community.
Generative AI Police
INTRODUCTION
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI technologies have become integral to contemporary scientific research, particularly in digital transformation, business innovation, blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data analytics, financial technology, and sustainable AI governance. While these technologies improve research productivity, language quality, computational efficiency, and data analysis, they also introduce important challenges related to research integrity, transparency, accountability, copyright, and ethical use.
As an international journal focusing on emerging technologies and business innovation, ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) supports the responsible, transparent, and ethical use of Generative AI throughout the research and publication process. AI technologies should only function as supportive tools and must never replace human intellectual contribution, scientific judgment, ethical responsibility, or critical thinking.
This policy is developed by considering recommendations from:
AJRI also adopts responsible AI practices for editors and reviewers. Editorial decisions and peer-review evaluations must always remain the result of independent human expertise while preserving manuscript confidentiality and research integrity.
FOR AUTHORS
AJRI permits the responsible use of Generative AI solely as an assistive technology during manuscript preparation. Appropriate uses include:
- Idea generation and brainstorming.
- Language editing and grammar improvement.
- Translation assistance.
- Manuscript organization.
- Literature classification.
- Programming and coding support.
- Algorithm explanation.
- Data visualization.
- Improving readability.
- Supporting computational workflows.
Considering AJRI's focus and scope, AI may also be used to support research involving:
- Blockchain-based business operations.
- Machine learning and predictive analytics.
- Big data analytics.
- Supply chain optimization.
- Financial technology (FinTech).
- Cybersecurity research.
- Cloud computing applications.
- Sustainable AI governance.
The use of AI must always remain under direct human supervision. Authors are fully responsible for reviewing, validating, verifying, and revising all AI-generated outputs before manuscript submission.
Authors remain fully accountable for:
- Originality.
- Scientific accuracy.
- Data integrity.
- Algorithm validity.
- Interpretation of results.
- Ethical compliance.
- Citation accuracy.
- Copyright compliance.
- Research reproducibility.
- Integrity of the manuscript.
Generative AI systems must not be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility for the published work, approve the final manuscript, or satisfy authorship criteria.
PROHIBITED USE OF GENERATIVE AI
AJRI strictly prohibits the use of Generative AI for:
- Fabricating or manipulating research data.
- Generating false experimental or computational results.
- Creating fabricated references, citations, datasets, or DOIs.
- Manipulating statistical analyses or AI model outputs.
- Producing misleading blockchain, cybersecurity, cloud computing, or FinTech findings.
- Generating deceptive figures, tables, or images.
- Plagiarism or undisclosed AI-generated manuscripts.
- Preparing fraudulent ethical approval statements.
- Attempting to manipulate the peer-review process.
Any suspected misuse of AI technologies may be investigated according to AJRI publication ethics and may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or other editorial actions.
DISCLOSURE OF AI USE
Authors who use Generative AI during manuscript preparation must disclose its use within the manuscript. The disclosure should include the AI system used, its purpose, and confirmation that all generated content has been reviewed and verified by the authors.
Example Disclosure Statement
During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used ChatGPT (OpenAI) solely for language editing and grammar improvement. All AI-generated suggestions were carefully reviewed, verified, and revised by the authors. The authors assume full responsibility for the final content of this manuscript.
FOR EDITORS AND REVIEWERS
Editors and reviewers may use AI-assisted technologies only for limited administrative or language-support purposes. They must not upload confidential manuscripts, unpublished data, source code, supplementary files, or reviewer comments into publicly accessible AI systems without authorization.
Editorial decisions and peer-review recommendations must always remain the result of independent human judgment, scientific expertise, and professional responsibility.
POLICY COMPLIANCE
AJRI reserves the right to investigate suspected violations of this policy at any stage of the publication process. Confirmed violations may result in manuscript rejection, publication correction, article retraction, or notification to the authors' affiliated institutions where appropriate.
AJRI is committed to promoting the responsible use of Generative AI while maintaining scientific rigor, publication ethics, transparency, and research integrity across all areas of its focus and scope, including blockchain, data-driven business, cybersecurity, cloud computing, big data, financial technology, sustainable technologies, and AI governance.
ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) is dedicated to maintaining fairness, independence, and transparency throughout its editorial and publication procedures. Authors, peer reviewers, and editorial members are responsible for declaring any financial, institutional, professional, or personal interests that may affect, or reasonably appear to affect, the evaluation, interpretation, or publication of scholarly research. Such disclosures are essential to safeguarding editorial impartiality, preventing potential bias, and preserving public confidence in the integrity of published scientific contributions.
Authors submitting manuscripts to AJRI are required to transparently disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal interests that could potentially influence their research findings or interpretations. Similarly, reviewers and editors must identify and report circumstances that may affect their objectivity and refrain from participating in manuscript evaluation or editorial decisions whenever a conflict of interest could undermine impartiality.
The editorial board of AJRI carefully examines all declared conflicts of interest to ensure transparency and fairness throughout the publication process. When potential conflicts are identified, appropriate actions are implemented to safeguard the independence and credibility of peer review. Such measures may include appointing alternative reviewers, assigning manuscripts to independent editors, or implementing additional editorial oversight when necessary.
AJRI encourages all contributors to uphold transparency and academic integrity by promptly declaring any potential conflicts of interest, thereby preserving fairness, credibility, and public confidence in the scholarly publication process.
AJRI is dedicated to preserving the credibility, transparency, and integrity of scholarly publications. Any suspected violations of research ethics, including plagiarism, fabrication or manipulation of research data, falsification of findings, redundant publication, and other forms of academic misconduct, are treated with utmost seriousness. All reported concerns are examined through impartial, confidential, and evidence-based procedures to ensure fairness and accountability throughout the publication process.
Allegations of Research Misconduct
AJRI maintains a strong commitment to addressing allegations of unethical research practices in accordance with recognized publication ethics principles. Reports of potential misconduct are carefully reviewed by the editorial team, taking into consideration the available evidence and the rights of all parties involved. Where necessary, the journal may request clarification from the authors, consult relevant institutions, or initiate further editorial investigations. Appropriate corrective measures, including the publication of corrections, expressions of concern, or article retractions, may be implemented depending on the nature and severity of the confirmed misconduct.
How Allegations Are Handled
01. Preliminary Evaluation
The editorial team conducts an initial review of reported concerns and supporting documentation to determine whether a formal examination is necessary.
02. Evidence Review and Inquiry
Relevant materials are carefully examined, and individuals involved may be requested to provide explanations or additional evidence to ensure a fair and impartial assessment.
03. Editorial Determination
Based on the verified findings, the editorial board determines appropriate measures by considering the severity of the concern and established publication ethics standards.
04. Resolution and Corrective Measures
When research misconduct is substantiated, AJRI may implement appropriate actions, including manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, retraction, or communication with the relevant institutions.
All reports of suspected research misconduct submitted to ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) are treated with strict confidentiality, objectivity, and due consideration for the rights of all individuals concerned. The journal recognizes that an allegation does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing. Editorial assessments and subsequent decisions are therefore guided by verifiable information, fair procedures, and established ethical principles, with reference to the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) where applicable.
All reports of suspected research misconduct submitted to ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) are treated with strict confidentiality, objectivity, and due consideration for the rights of all individuals concerned. The journal recognizes that an allegation does not constitute evidence of wrongdoing. Editorial assessments and subsequent decisions are therefore guided by verifiable information, fair procedures, and established ethical principles, with reference to the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) where applicable.
Reporting Suspected Misconduct
Individuals who identify potential violations of research or publication ethics are encouraged to notify the editorial team of AJRI. Reports should include a clear description of the concern, along with relevant documentation or supporting evidence to facilitate an impartial assessment.
Contact the Editorial Office →1. Reporting Standards
Authors are responsible for presenting their research findings accurately, objectively, and transparently. Manuscripts must provide sufficient methodological details, reliable data, and appropriate references to enable scholarly evaluation and reproducibility. Deliberately misleading statements, fabricated results, or misrepresented information are considered serious violations of publication ethics.
2. Data Access and Retention
Authors should maintain the original research data and supporting documentation relevant to their submitted manuscripts. When reasonably requested by the editorial team, authors are expected to provide access to supporting data for verification, subject to applicable confidentiality, privacy, and ethical requirements. Research records should be preserved for an appropriate period following publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism
All submissions must represent original scholarly contributions. Authors are required to properly acknowledge and cite any ideas, findings, methods, or materials obtained from other sources. Plagiarism, inappropriate paraphrasing, and the unauthorized reproduction of previously published content are strictly prohibited.
4. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors must not submit substantially identical research manuscripts to multiple journals simultaneously or publish essentially the same findings as separate original contributions without appropriate disclosure and justification. Any overlap with previously published or submitted work must be clearly communicated to the editorial team.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources
Authors must appropriately recognize the intellectual contributions of other researchers through accurate and relevant citations. References should acknowledge the scholarly works, datasets, methodologies, and other sources that have substantially informed the research.
6. Authorship of the Paper
Authorship must be assigned only to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research and who accept responsibility for their respective contributions. All listed authors must review and approve the final manuscript and consent to its submission. Individuals whose contributions do not meet authorship criteria should be appropriately acknowledged, with their permission.
7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors are required to disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the research process or its interpretation. All relevant funding sources and forms of research support must also be transparently declared.
8. Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When authors identify significant inaccuracies or errors in their published articles, they must promptly inform the AJRI editorial office and cooperate in determining the appropriate corrective action. Depending on the circumstances, this may involve issuing a correction, publishing an expression of concern, or retracting the affected article.
1. Fair Play and Editorial Independence
The editorial team of AJRI evaluates all submitted manuscripts based on their scientific quality, originality, relevance, and intellectual contribution. Editorial assessments must remain impartial and must not be influenced by an author's nationality, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, political views, institutional affiliation, or personal background. Decisions regarding manuscript acceptance and publication are made independently, without inappropriate interference from external organizations, sponsors, or other interested parties. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for maintaining editorial independence and overseeing the journal's scholarly content.
2. Confidentiality
Editors and editorial personnel are required to protect the confidentiality of all manuscripts submitted to AJRI. Information concerning submissions, peer-review reports, and editorial communications must not be disclosed to unauthorized individuals. Access to manuscript-related information is restricted to the corresponding author, assigned reviewers, prospective reviewers, relevant editorial advisers, and the publisher when necessary for legitimate editorial purposes.
3. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors and editorial board members must not use unpublished research findings, data, or ideas obtained through manuscript evaluation for personal benefit or scholarly activities without the authors' explicit written authorization. Any financial, professional, academic, or personal relationships that could compromise editorial objectivity must be disclosed. Editors facing potential conflicts of interest must withdraw from the evaluation and decision-making process, allowing an independent editor to handle the manuscript.
4. Publication Decisions
The editors of ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) are responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts meet the journal's publication standards. Editorial decisions are based on the scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, and recommendations provided through the peer-review process. Such decisions must also comply with applicable legal and ethical requirements, including copyright protection, plagiarism prevention, and research integrity. Consultation with reviewers or other editorial board members may be undertaken when necessary to ensure fair and well-informed decisions.
5. Involvement and Cooperation in Investigations
AJRI editors are expected to respond appropriately to credible allegations of publication misconduct involving submitted or published manuscripts. The editorial team should evaluate available evidence, seek clarification from relevant parties, and cooperate with affiliated institutions or appropriate research authorities when necessary. If ethical violations are substantiated, suitable editorial measures may include manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, expressions of concern, article retractions, or other actions consistent with established publication ethics guidelines.
1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review plays an essential role in supporting the editorial decision-making process. Reviewers provide scholarly evaluations that help editors determine the suitability, quality, and originality of submitted manuscripts. In addition, constructive reviewer feedback may assist authors in improving the clarity, rigor, and overall quality of their work.
2. Promptness
Invited reviewers should respond to review invitations within a reasonable time. If a reviewer considers themselves unqualified to evaluate a manuscript, or is unable to complete the review within the requested timeframe, they should promptly inform the editor and withdraw from the review process so that an alternative reviewer may be assigned.
3. Confidentiality
All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, distribute, or use the manuscript content for any purpose other than the assigned review, unless explicit authorization has been granted by the editor.
4. Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, fairly, and professionally. Reviewer comments should be expressed clearly, respectfully, and supported by academic arguments or evidence. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate and should be avoided under all circumstances.
5. Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors whenever possible. They should also notify the editor of any substantial similarity, overlap, or resemblance between the manuscript under review and other published or submitted works of which they are aware.
6. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Information or ideas obtained through the peer-review process must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, institutional, financial, or other relationships with the authors or affiliated organizations.
Where supported by the journal's publishing infrastructure, bibliographic metadata may be distributed through recognized scholarly registration and discovery services, including Crossref. Any identified metadata inaccuracies should be reviewed and corrected to preserve the reliability and transparency of the academic record.
Digital Preservation and Archiving
ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) is committed to preserving its published scholarly content and ensuring the long-term accessibility, authenticity, and integrity of the academic record. The journal maintains digital publication records and supports appropriate backup and recovery procedures to safeguard published articles, bibliographic information, and associated metadata against data loss, technological changes, and potential system disruptions.
Published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through Crossref to support persistent identification, accurate citation, and scholarly discoverability. AJRI recognizes established digital preservation mechanisms, including LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN), to support the long-term preservation and recovery of scholarly publications.
Participation in these external digital preservation services will be publicly disclosed when the relevant preservation arrangements have been formally established and verified.
ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) permits authors to deposit and share all versions of their manuscripts, including preprints, accepted manuscripts, and published articles (Version of Record), in institutional repositories, subject-based archives, or other recognized academic platforms without embargo, subject to any applicable third-party rights and publishing agreements.
Authors must provide appropriate attribution to the original publication, including the article title, author names, journal name, publication details, and Digital Object Identifier (DOI), where available. All reuse and distribution of licensed published materials must comply with the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), which permits non-commercial sharing and adaptation with proper attribution and applicable ShareAlike conditions.
This policy supports Open Access publishing, responsible scholarly communication, research visibility, and long-term accessibility while ensuring that the published Version of Record on the AJRI website remains clearly identifiable as the definitive scholarly publication.
ADI Journal on Recent Innovation (AJRI) is committed to maintaining accurate, complete, standardized, and accessible publication metadata to enhance the discoverability, identification, interoperability, and long-term preservation of its scholarly content. Article metadata includes essential bibliographic information such as manuscript titles, author names, institutional affiliations, abstracts, keywords, publication dates, journal volume and issue details, and Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), where applicable.
Authors are responsible for providing accurate and consistent submission metadata, including valid institutional information, email addresses, and ORCID identifiers where available. The AJRI editorial team oversees the verification and consistency of metadata before publication to ensure that the information recorded in the journal management system corresponds accurately with the published manuscript.
AJRI supports standardized bibliographic metadata management and the dissemination of publication records through recognized scholarly registration and discovery services, including Crossref, where applicable. Metadata is maintained to support scholarly citation, repository interoperability, academic indexing, and reliable identification of published research.
Any identified errors or inconsistencies in publication metadata should be reported to the AJRI editorial office for review and correction. Such corrections aim to preserve the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record while ensuring continued accessibility and reliable attribution of published research.
