Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics

Jurnal Mahasiswa Dirgantara (JMD) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal managed by the Aeronautical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Aerospace and Industrial Engineering, Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma. The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and unethical authorship practices.

This publication ethics statement explains the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is prepared based on the principles of publication ethics and the best practice guidelines for journal editors developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in Jurnal Mahasiswa Dirgantara (JMD) is an important contribution to the development of knowledge, particularly in the fields of aerospace engineering, aviation technology, aircraft maintenance, aeronautics, and related engineering disciplines. Published articles should reflect the quality, integrity, and academic responsibility of the authors and their institutions.

Peer-reviewed articles support the scientific method and contribute to the development of a reliable academic record. Therefore, all parties involved in the publishing process are expected to follow ethical standards, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The Aeronautical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Aerospace and Industrial Engineering, Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma, as the managing institution of Jurnal Mahasiswa Dirgantara (JMD), is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are made independently and objectively. The journal ensures that any financial, institutional, or administrative interests do not influence editorial decisions. The editorial team also supports transparent communication with authors, reviewers, institutions, and other publishers when necessary.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The editor of Jurnal Mahasiswa Dirgantara (JMD) is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. The decision is based on the manuscript’s originality, relevance to the journal scope, scientific quality, clarity, validity of the research, and contribution to the field.

The editor may be guided by the journal’s editorial policies and legal requirements related to copyright, plagiarism, libel, and research ethics. The editor may also consult other editors or reviewers before making a final decision.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts based on their academic and intellectual content without discrimination based on the authors’ race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political views, institutional affiliation, or other personal backgrounds.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must keep all submitted manuscripts confidential. Information about a submitted manuscript must not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials or information disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research or personal advantage without written permission from the author. Editors must also avoid handling manuscripts that may involve conflicts of interest.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and relevant comments.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or are unable to complete the review within the required time should immediately inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or disclose the manuscript to others without permission from the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly and support their comments with logical arguments or relevant references.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Reviewers should also inform the editor if they find substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other published work.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not use information or ideas obtained through the peer-review process for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts if they have conflicts of interest related to the authors, institutions, research topics, funding sources, or other related parties.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors should present an accurate and objective report of their research. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail, data, analysis, and references to allow others to understand, verify, and, where possible, replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to the manuscript for editorial review. Authors should be prepared to retain their research data for a reasonable period after publication and provide access to such data when necessary and appropriate.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their manuscript is original. Any work, ideas, data, or words taken from other sources must be properly cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form is considered unethical publishing behavior and is not acceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. Authors should also not publish manuscripts that describe essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Concurrent submission and duplicate publication are unethical and unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others. Publications that have influenced the research should be cited appropriately. Authors should ensure that all references are relevant, accurate, and complete.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research. All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate co-authors are included, that no inappropriate co-authors are listed, and that all co-authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or other conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript. All sources of financial support or research funding should also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, the author must promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate with the editorial team to correct or retract the article when necessary.

Publisher’s Responsibilities

The Aeronautical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Aerospace and Industrial Engineering, Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma, as the managing institution of Jurnal Mahasiswa Dirgantara (JMD), is responsible for supporting the editorial team in maintaining the integrity of the academic publishing process.

The publisher is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions remain independent and free from commercial, institutional, or personal influence. The publisher also supports efforts to prevent publication misconduct and to uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

Editorial Team
Jurnal Mahasiswa Dirgantara (JMD)
Aeronautical Engineering Study Program
Faculty of Aerospace and Industrial Engineering
Universitas Dirgantara Marsekal Suryadarma