About the Journal

1. Overview of the Journal

JUTIS (Journal of Informatics Engineering Unis) with (e-ISSN: 2656-0860) is a national journal, dedicated to the publication of quality research results in the field of Informatics Engineering, with the scope of Management Information Systems, Mobile Computing, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Augmented Intelligence, Computer Security, Software Engineering (Software: Lifecycle, Management, Engineering Process, Engineering Tools and Methods), Data Mining, Intelligent Systems, IT Governance, Networking Technology, New Technologies in Education, Internet of Thinks, and free of charge in the Submission Process.

JUTIS has been accredited by the National Journal Accreditation (ARJUNA) which is managed by the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Republic of Indonesia with Rank 5, Sinta 5 since June 6, 2020 retroactive from 2020 to 2025 in accordance with the decision of the Director General of Research and Development Kemenristekdikti No.85/M/KPT/2020.

JUTIS has been indexed by SINTA 5, Google Scholar, One Search, Garuda, and Crossref. And all manuscripts have been completed with a DOI. The frequency of publication is in April and November for each year. Published papers must follow the guidelines according to the JUTIS template.

JUTIS is managed by a Team of Lecturers at the Faculty of Engineering, Informatics Engineering Study Program, with the aim of helping academics, researchers and practitioners to disseminate their research results through journal publications.

With the aim of being able to continue to improve the quality of JUTIS, we invite you who are potential, have time and want to join JUTIS as author, to develop together and contribute to article publication with JUTIS.

2. Ownership and Management

JUTIS is owned and published by the Lembaga Riset dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LRPM), Universitas Islam Syekh-Yusuf (UNIS), Indonesia.

The journal is managed by an editorial team responsible for overseeing manuscript submissions, editorial screening, peer review, and publication processes.

Editorial decisions are made based on the scientific merit, originality, methodological quality, relevance, and peer-review outcomes of submitted manuscripts.

JUTIS maintains editorial independence to ensure that publication decisions are guided by academic considerations rather than personal, institutional, or other inappropriate influences.

The journal is committed to transparency, accountability, fairness, and adherence to established publication ethics throughout its editorial and publishing activities.

3. Focus and Scope

• Management Information Systems,
• Mobile Computing,
• Virtual/Augmented Reality,
• Computer Security,
• Software Engineering (Software: Lifecycle, Management, Engineering Process, Engineering Tools and Methods),
• Data Mining,
• Intelligent Systems,
• IT Governance,
• Networking Technology,
• New Technologies in Education,
• Internet of Thing.

4. Peer Review Process

The Journal operates a peer review process and promotes blind reviewing. The acceptance or rejection of articles will be decided by the editorial boards based the review results supplied by the reviewers.

There are no communications between authors and editors concerning the rejection decision.

Authors whose papers are rejected will be informed with the reasons of the rejection.

5. Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

6. Conflict of Interest Policy

JUTIS (Jurnal Teknik Informatika UNIS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and objectivity in the academic publishing process. A conflict of interest (COI) arises when financial, personal, or professional relationships potentially bias or compromise the objectivity of research, peer review, or editorial decision-making.

6.1. Author Responsibilities

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or institutional relationships that could be perceived as improperly influencing their research or manuscript.Manuscripts must include an explicit Conflict of Interest Statement prior to the References section. If no conflict exists, authors should state:"The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper."All sources of financial support for the conduct of the research and/or preparation of the article must be explicitly acknowledged in the manuscript.

6.2. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting an invitation to review a manuscript (e.g., direct collaboration, competitive interests, or financial ties with any author or institution involved).If a reviewer feels unable to evaluate the manuscript objectively or promptly due to a conflict of interest, they must decline the review request immediately.

6.3. Editor Responsibilities

Editors must recuse themselves from managing manuscripts in which they have a personal, academic, or financial conflict of interest (e.g., co-authorship, same department/institution, or ongoing research collaboration).Submissions authored or co-authored by Editors or Editorial Board Members will be handled independently by a guest editor or another qualified editorial board member to ensure an unbiased peer review process.

7. Authorship  Criteria and Guidelines 

JUTIS (Jurnal Teknik Informatika UNIS) follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) regarding authorship requirements.

7.1. Criteria for Authorship

To be listed as an author, each contributor must meet all four (4) of the following criteria:

1. Substantial Contributions: Substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or acquisition of data, analysis, and interpretation of data for the study.

2. Drafting or Revising: Drafting the article or revising it critically for important intellectual content.

3. Final Approval: Final approval of the version to be published.

4. Accountability: Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

7.2. Non-Author Contributors (Acknowledgements)

Individuals who have contributed to the research or preparation of the manuscript (such as providing technical support, writing assistance, proofreading, or general administrative support) but do not meet all four criteria above should not be listed as authors. Instead, they should be listed in the Acknowledgements section with their explicit permission.

7.3. Changes in Authorship

Any request for addition, deletion, or rearrangement of author names in the authorship list must be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief before the manuscript is accepted for publication. Requests must include:

• The clear reason for the change in author list.

• Written confirmation (e-mail/signed form) from all authors agreeing with the addition, removal, or rearrangement.

7.4. Ghost, Guest and Gift Authorship

• Ghost Authorship: Omitting individuals who made substantial contributions to the manuscript is strictly prohibited.

• Guest / Gift Authorship: Including individuals who have not made significant contributions to the research is strictly prohibited.

8. Manuscript Types 

JUTIS accepts the following types of scholarly manuscripts:

8.1. Original Research Articles

Original Research Articles present novel findings derived from theoretical analyses, experimental investigations, numerical simulations, computational methods, or empirical studies.

Manuscripts must clearly describe the research objectives, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusions. The findings should demonstrate originality and provide meaningful contributions to scientific knowledge, technological development, or engineering practice.

8.2. Review Articles

Review Articles provide comprehensive and critical evaluations of existing scholarly literature on specific topics within the journal's scope.

These manuscripts should synthesize previous research findings, identify knowledge gaps, examine current developments, and highlight potential directions for future research.

Review articles must demonstrate a systematic and analytical approach rather than merely summarize previously published studies.

8.3. Case Studies and Engineering Applications

Case Studies and Engineering Applications present detailed investigations of practical engineering problems, industrial processes, technological implementations, infrastructure systems, or applied engineering solutions.

These manuscripts should include clear methodological explanations, evidence-based findings, and discussions of practical implications.

The reported findings should contribute to engineering research, professional practice, industrial development, or technological innovation.

8.4. General Manuscript Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to JUTIS must meet the following requirements:

1. The manuscript must be original and relevant to the journal's aims and scope.

2. The manuscript must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

3. The manuscript must comply with the journal's author guidelines and publication ethics policies.

4. The manuscript must demonstrate appropriate methodological rigor, scientific quality, and academic integrity.

5. Authors must submit a completed and signed Author Statement Letter as part of the manuscript submission requirements.

6. All submissions are subject to initial editorial screening and peer review.

Acceptance for publication is based on the manuscript's originality, scientific merit, methodological quality, relevance, and contribution to engineering knowledge and practice.

The editorial team reserves the right to determine the appropriate manuscript category for each submission.

9. Copyright Notice

Authors who publish their articles in JUTIS retain the copyright to their scholarly works while granting the journal the right of first publication.

All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

Under this license, users may share and adapt published materials for non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), the initial publication in JUTIS is acknowledged, and any derivative works are distributed under the same license.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

• Their submitted manuscripts are original.

• Their works do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.

• All copyrighted materials included in their manuscripts have been used with appropriate permission or under applicable legal exceptions.

• Their manuscripts comply with applicable copyright regulations and publication ethics requirements.

By submitting a manuscript to JUTIS, authors acknowledge and agree to the journal's copyright and licensing policies.

10. Licensing Policy

All articles published in JUTIS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

This license allows users to access, share, and adapt published scholarly works under the following conditions.

10.1. Permitted Uses

Users are free to:

• Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.

• Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material.

10.2. License Conditions

The permitted uses are subject to the following requirements:

Attribution (BY)

Users must provide appropriate credit to the original author(s), include a link to the applicable Creative Commons license, and indicate whether any changes have been made.

Attribution must not imply endorsement by the original author(s) or JUTIS.

NonCommercial (NC)

Published material may not be used for commercial purposes.

ShareAlike (SA)

If users remix, transform, or build upon the published material, the resulting work must be distributed under the same license as the original.

10.3. Additional Restrictions

Users may not impose additional legal terms or technological restrictions that prevent others from exercising the rights granted by the license.

The licensing terms apply to published articles and other materials covered by the applicable license. Third-party materials may be subject to separate copyright or licensing arrangements.

For further information, please refer to the official Creative Commons license:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

11. Post-Publication Discussion

JUTIS encourages constructive scholarly discussion and scientific exchange following the publication of research articles.

Post-publication discussion plays an important role in advancing scientific knowledge, promoting transparency, strengthening scholarly communication, and maintaining the integrity of published research.

11.1. Submission of Scholarly Comments

Readers, researchers, and members of the academic community may submit comments, questions, or critical responses regarding articles published in JUTIS.

All contributions must:

• Be relevant to the published research.

• Be supported by appropriate scientific reasoning or evidence.

• Demonstrate academic objectivity.

• Be expressed professionally and respectfully.

• Comply with the journal's publication ethics policies.

11.2. Editorial Assessment

All submissions for post-publication discussion are subject to editorial evaluation.

The editorial team assesses the relevance, scientific merit, originality, and ethical compliance of submitted contributions.

When appropriate, the editor may invite the original author(s) to respond to the discussion before deciding whether the submitted discussion or response should be published.

The editorial team reserves the right to accept, request revisions to, or reject submissions for post-publication discussion.

11.3. Ethical Considerations

Post-publication discussions must be evidence-based and must not contain defamatory statements, personal attacks, or unsupported allegations.

Concerns relating to research misconduct, significant errors, or ethical violations will be handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and correction or retraction policies.

Where necessary, JUTIS may publish a correction, editorial note, or retraction following an appropriate editorial assessment.

All editorial decisions are made to maintain academic integrity, fairness, transparency, and the quality of scholarly communication.

12. Corrections and Retractions Policy

JUTIS is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.

When errors or serious concerns are identified in published articles, the journal may take appropriate editorial action in accordance with established publication ethics standards.

12.1. Corrections

Corrections may be issued when an article contains errors that affect its accuracy, clarity, or presentation but do not invalidate the principal findings or conclusions.

Authors are encouraged to promptly inform the editorial team if errors are identified after publication.

Following editorial assessment, approved corrections will be published and linked to the original article to ensure transparency and maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record.

12.2. Retractions

A published article may be retracted when serious problems compromise the reliability or integrity of its findings.

Grounds for retraction may include:

• Plagiarism.

• Data fabrication or falsification.

• Duplicate publication.

• Major methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the research findings.

• Other serious issues affecting the integrity or reliability of the published work.

Retraction decisions are made following an appropriate editorial assessment and, when necessary, consultation with relevant parties.

12.3. Editorial Procedures

JUTIS handles correction and retraction requests fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

When an article is retracted, the journal will publish a retraction notice explaining the reasons for the decision.

The retraction notice will be linked to the original article, which will generally remain accessible with a clear indication of its retracted status.

The Editor-in-Chief holds final responsibility for decisions concerning corrections and retractions in accordance with established scholarly publishing standards.

13. Electronic Filling and Archiving Policy 

JUTIS is committed to supporting the long-term preservation, accessibility, authenticity, and integrity of its published scholarly content.

The journal recognizes the importance of digital archiving in safeguarding scholarly publications against data loss and ensuring continued access for researchers, practitioners, and the academic community.

13.1. Digital Preservation

JUTIS supports appropriate digital preservation practices and encourages the use of recognized preservation systems, including:

• LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): A distributed digital preservation system designed to maintain accessible copies of scholarly publications.

• CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe): A collaborative digital preservation system supporting the long-term preservation and availability of scholarly content.

These systems are recognized as mechanisms for supporting the preservation and continued availability of digital scholarly records.

13.2. Long-Term Accessibility

Through appropriate digital archiving arrangements, JUTIS aims to:

• Preserve the integrity and authenticity of published articles.

• Minimize the risk of permanent scholarly data loss.

• Support the continued accessibility of published research.

• Maintain reliable scholarly records for future researchers and readers.

Information regarding the journal's active digital preservation services and archival arrangements will be provided through the official JUTIS website.

14. Allegations of Research Misconduct

JUTIS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, academic responsibility, and ethical scholarly publishing.

The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and is committed to addressing such concerns through fair, confidential, and evidence-based editorial procedures.

14.1. Types of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

• Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, words, data, or intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment.

• Data Fabrication: Creating or reporting research data or results that were not actually obtained.

• Data Falsification: Manipulating research materials, methods, data, or results in a manner that misrepresents the research findings.

• Duplicate Publication: Publishing substantially the same research in more than one publication without appropriate disclosure or justification.

• Inappropriate Authorship: Including individuals who do not meet authorship criteria, excluding legitimate contributors, or misrepresenting authorship contributions.

Other actions that compromise the reliability, transparency, or integrity of scholarly research may also be subject to editorial investigation.

14.2. Handling Allegations

When an allegation of research misconduct is received, the editorial team will conduct an appropriate preliminary assessment.

The evaluation may involve:

1. Examining the nature and credibility of the allegation.

2. Reviewing available evidence and relevant manuscript or publication records.

3. Requesting explanations or supporting information from the parties involved, when necessary.

4. Consulting independent experts or relevant affiliated institutions, where appropriate.

5. Determining suitable editorial actions based on the available evidence and the findings of the assessment.

All allegations are handled fairly and confidentially, with due consideration for the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved.

14.3. Editorial Actions

If research misconduct is confirmed, JUTIS may take appropriate actions depending on the nature and severity of the violation.

Such actions may include:

• Rejecting a manuscript under editorial consideration.

• Issuing a correction to a published article.

• Retracting a published article.

• Taking other appropriate actions consistent with the journal's publication ethics policies.

Editorial decisions regarding research misconduct are made in accordance with recognized scholarly publishing standards, including relevant guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

JUTIS is committed to maintaining the reliability of the scholarly record while ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in the handling of research misconduct.