Publication Ethics

To maintain the quality of publications and to prevent ethical misconduct or plagiarism, the editorial board of INDUSTRIA: Journal of Industrial Engineering UHAFIZ, published by Universitas Prof. Dr. Hafiz, MPH, establishes the following publication ethics guidelines. These ethical standards apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers and are guided by the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Author Ethics

Reporting
Authors must present accurate, clear, and comprehensive research results related to industrial engineering and industrial management. Research data must be properly stored and available for verification if required.

Originality and Plagiarism
Submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors. Any use of ideas, data, or words from other sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Multiple or Redundant Submission
Authors must confirm that the manuscript has not been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal. Duplicate submissions will be rejected.

Authorship
Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have approved the final manuscript.

Manuscript Errors
Authors are obligated to promptly notify the editorial board if significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered in the published or submitted manuscript.

Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

Human Factors and Ethical Clearance
Research involving human subjects, ergonomic assessments, workplace observations, or surveys must clearly state ethical approval or informed consent where applicable.

2. Editor Ethics

Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted or rejected based on their academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Fair Play
Editors must evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality
Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information to unauthorized parties.

Conflict of Interest
Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

3. Reviewer Ethics

Objectivity
Reviewers must conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and professionally, supporting their evaluations with clear arguments.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared with others.

Timeliness
Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed timeframe. If unable to do so, they must inform the editor promptly.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could bias their assessment.

4. Journal Manager Ethics

Editorial Independence
Journal managers support editorial independence and ensure that publication decisions are not influenced by commercial or personal interests.

Transparency and Accountability
Journal managers must ensure transparency in journal operations, financial management, and intellectual property protection.

Conflict of Interest
Journal managers must comply with ethical standards and avoid any conflicts of interest that could compromise the integrity of the publication process.