Additional Publication Ethics Policies

  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

1.1. General Policy

MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika recognizes the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-assisted technologies in scientific research and academic publishing.

The journal permits the responsible use of AI-assisted technologies to support manuscript preparation, provided that their use adheres to the principles of academic integrity, transparency, originality, and research ethics.

AI tools are intended to assist researchers and authors, not to replace their intellectual contributions, scientific reasoning, or responsibility for the content of submitted manuscripts.

1.2. Permitted Use of AI

Authors may use AI-assisted technologies for the following purposes:

  1. Language Editing and Proofreading: Improving grammar, spelling, readability, and clarity in manuscripts written in Indonesian or English.
  2. Translation Assistance: Assisting with academic translation, provided that scientific terminology and meaning are verified by the authors.
  3. Formatting and Technical Assistance: Supporting manuscript formatting, reference management, and compliance with journal guidelines.
  4. Programming and Computational Assistance: Assisting with programming, debugging, mathematical computation, statistical analysis, and data visualization, provided that the results are independently verified by the authors.
  5. Literature Organization: Assisting with organizing and summarizing scientific literature, provided that all references are authentic and verified against their original sources.

All AI-assisted outputs must be carefully reviewed and validated by the authors before inclusion in the manuscript.

1.3. Prohibited Use of AI

The following practices are prohibited:

  1. Submitting AI-generated scientific content without sufficient author verification, critical evaluation, and intellectual contribution.
  2. Using AI to fabricate, falsify, or manipulate research data, mathematical calculations, statistical results, or scientific findings.
  3. Presenting unverified AI-generated mathematical proofs, theorems, algorithms, or interpretations as scientifically established results.
  4. Generating fictitious references, citations, datasets, or research findings.
  5. Using AI-generated content that constitutes plagiarism or violates intellectual property rights.
  6. Listing AI tools or AI-assisted technologies as authors or co-authors.
  7. Using AI to misrepresent the originality, novelty, methodology, or conclusions of the research.

1.4. AI as a Research Method

MATHunesa recognizes that Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, and related computational approaches may constitute legitimate scientific methods in mathematics and its applications.

Their use as research methods is permitted and does not constitute a violation of this policy.

Authors must adequately describe the methods, algorithms, datasets, model configurations, and evaluation procedures to ensure scientific transparency and reproducibility.

1.5. Declaration of AI Usage

Authors who use generative AI or AI-assisted technologies during manuscript preparation must disclose their use transparently.

The declaration should include the name of the AI tool and a brief explanation of its purpose.

Authors may include a section entitled "Declaration of AI-Assisted Technologies" before the References section.

Example declaration:

During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used ChatGPT (OpenAI) to assist with language editing and improving the readability of the manuscript. All AI-assisted outputs were reviewed and verified by the authors, who take full responsibility for the scientific content and accuracy of the manuscript.

If no generative AI tools were used during manuscript preparation, authors may state:

The authors declare that no generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in the preparation of this manuscript.

AI-based tools used as an integral part of the research methodology must also be described in the Methods section, as appropriate.

1.6. Responsibilities of Authors, Editors, and Reviewers

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, validity, and integrity of their manuscripts, regardless of whether AI-assisted technologies were used.

Editors and reviewers must maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial and peer-review processes. Unpublished manuscripts, research data, and confidential review materials must not be uploaded to external AI platforms without appropriate authorization and adequate safeguards.

Editorial evaluations and publication decisions must remain under human responsibility and must not be delegated entirely to AI systems.

1.7. Editorial Assessment and Policy Violations

The editorial team may request clarification, corrections, supporting data, or additional documentation when concerns arise regarding the use of AI-assisted technologies.

Manuscripts that violate this policy may be rejected or subjected to further editorial assessment.

Automated AI-detection results shall not be used as the sole basis for determining misconduct or making editorial decisions.

  1. Plagiarism Screening and Similarity Index Policy

MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika is committed to maintaining academic integrity, originality, and ethical standards in scientific publishing.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using Turnitin before proceeding to the peer-review process.

The journal establishes the following requirements:

  1. The maximum acceptable similarity index is 25%, as measured using Turnitin.
  2. Similarity screening is conducted with the bibliography/references excluded (Exclude Bibliography) from the similarity calculation.
  3. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 25% must be revised by the authors to meet the journal's similarity requirements before proceeding to peer review.
  4. Revised manuscripts may undergo additional similarity screening to ensure compliance with the established threshold.
  5. Manuscripts containing substantial plagiarism, inappropriate citation practices, or unauthorized reproduction of previously published materials may be rejected regardless of their similarity index.
  6. The editorial team reserves the right to request clarification, revisions, or additional documentation to evaluate the originality and integrity of submitted manuscripts.

A similarity index of 25% or lower does not automatically guarantee that a manuscript is free from plagiarism.

The editorial team will evaluate the originality of each manuscript by considering both the Turnitin similarity report and the nature of the identified similarities.

The similarity index must not be interpreted as a measure of AI-generated content.

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika.

  1. Post-Publication Discussion Policy

MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika encourages constructive academic discussion and feedback regarding articles that have been published in the journal.

Authors, readers, researchers, and other interested parties who wish to provide comments, raise scientific concerns, request clarification, or discuss findings related to published articles are encouraged to contact the journal's editorial team.

All post-publication discussions must be conducted professionally and supported by relevant scientific arguments or evidence.

For post-publication discussions, please directly contact the official contact person listed on the MATHunesa website.

The editorial team will review the submitted concerns and coordinate with the relevant authors when necessary.

MATHunesa is committed to maintaining transparency, academic integrity, and constructive scientific communication throughout the publication process.

  1. Corrections and Retractions Policy

4.1. General Policy

MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika is committed to ensuring the accuracy, reliability, transparency, and integrity of all published scientific articles.

If errors, inaccuracies, or concerns regarding research integrity are identified after publication, the journal may take appropriate editorial actions, including issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retracting published articles.

Editorial decisions regarding corrections and retractions will be guided by the principles of publication ethics and the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

4.2. Corrections Policy

Corrections may be issued when errors or inaccuracies are identified in published articles but do not substantially affect the overall validity of the research findings or conclusions.

Such errors may include typographical mistakes, incorrect numerical values, errors in tables or figures, incomplete information, or other issues requiring clarification.

Authors, readers, or other interested parties who identify errors in published articles should directly contact the official contact person listed on the MATHunesa website.

The editorial team will evaluate the reported errors and determine whether a formal correction is necessary.

When approved, the correction will be published and appropriately linked to the original article to maintain transparency and the accuracy of the scholarly record.

4.3. Retraction Policy

MATHunesa may retract published articles when substantial errors or violations of publication ethics are identified that compromise the reliability, validity, or integrity of the published research.

Grounds for retraction may include:

  1. Research Misconduct: Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data or findings.
  2. Plagiarism: Substantial plagiarism or unauthorized reproduction of previously published materials.
  3. Duplicate Publication: Publication of substantially similar research findings in another journal without appropriate disclosure or justification.
  4. Serious Methodological or Analytical Errors: Significant errors in mathematical formulations, statistical analyses, computational procedures, or research methods that invalidate the principal findings.
  5. Ethical Violations: Violations of applicable research ethics, authorship standards, or publication ethics requirements.
  6. Unreliable Research Findings: Evidence demonstrating that the published findings or conclusions cannot be considered reliable.

Retraction decisions will be based on an editorial assessment of the available evidence and the principles of publication ethics.

4.4. Retraction Procedure

Requests for the retraction of published articles must follow the procedures established by MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika.

Step 1. Submission of Retraction Request

Authors, readers, researchers, or other concerned parties wishing to request the retraction of a published article must directly contact the official contact person listed on the MATHunesa website.

The request should include:

  • Title of the published article.
  • Names of the authors.
  • Volume, issue, publication year, and DOI or article URL, if available.
  • A clear explanation of the reasons for requesting retraction.
  • Relevant supporting documents or evidence, when available.

Step 2. Initial Editorial Assessment

The editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the reported concerns fall within the scope of the journal's retraction policy.

The editorial team may request additional information or supporting documents from the party submitting the request.

Step 3. Author Clarification and Investigation

When appropriate, the corresponding author and other relevant parties will be contacted to provide clarification regarding the identified concerns.

The editorial team may review the published article, original research data, mathematical calculations, statistical analyses, and other supporting materials relevant to the investigation.

The investigation will be conducted fairly, objectively, and confidentially, with due consideration of the available evidence.

Step 4. Editorial Decision

Following the investigation, the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial team when appropriate, will determine the appropriate action.

Possible editorial decisions include:

  • No further action, when the concerns are not substantiated.
  • Publication of a correction, when the identified errors do not invalidate the principal findings.
  • Publication of an expression of concern, when serious unresolved questions remain regarding the reliability of the article.
  • Retraction of the published article, when substantial errors or ethical violations compromise the reliability or integrity of the research.

The editorial team will communicate the decision to the relevant parties, as appropriate.

Step 5. Publication of Retraction Notice

If a retraction is approved, MATHunesa will publish an official retraction notice identifying the affected article and explaining the reasons for the retraction.

The retraction notice will include the article title, author information, and relevant publication details and will be linked to the original publication.

The original article will remain accessible as part of the scholarly record, except in exceptional circumstances requiring removal for legal, privacy, or other compelling reasons. The article will be clearly marked as "Retracted" to prevent further use as valid scientific evidence.

Step 6. Updating Publication Records

The editorial team will update the article's publication information and available metadata, as applicable, to reflect its retracted status.

Where supported by the journal's publishing system and indexing services, the retraction status will also be communicated through the relevant publication records.

4.5. Final Provisions

All requests for corrections or retractions must be submitted through the official contact person listed on the MATHunesa website.

The journal will evaluate each case objectively and in accordance with established publication ethics standards.

Retraction is intended to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record rather than to punish authors.

The final editorial decision regarding corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions rests with the Editor-in-Chief of MATHunesa: Jurnal Ilmiah Matematika, following an appropriate editorial assessment.