Publication Ethics

Misconduct and Publication Ethics Statement

in terms of publishing ethics and misconduct, Mein : Journal of Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Technology follows COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. This statement explains the required ethical behavior of all stakeholders involved in the publication process for papers in this journal. The editor-in-chief, peer reviewers, associate editors, writers, and the publisher are all stakeholders.

Journal Publication Ethical Standards

The process of publishing a paper in the peer-reviewed Mein : Journal of Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Technology is critical to the development of a coherent and respectable information network. It is a direct indication of the quality of both the writers' work and the institutions that support it. Peer-reviewed publications maintain and demonstrate the scientific method. As a result, it is critical to agree on ethical norms for all parties in the publication process, including the author, journal editor, peer reviewer, publisher, and academic society.

In its capacity as publisher of the Mein : Journal of Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Technology, the Power Engineering Department of the Shipbuilding Institute of Polytechnic Surabaya takes its obligations in supervising all phases of publishing very seriously. We recognize our ethical responsibilities and are committed to respecting them. We guarantee to uphold the editorial integrity by ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial interests have no impact on them.

Editorial Decisions

The editor-in-chief of the Mein : Journal of Mechanical, Electrical & Industrial Technology is in charge of deciding which of the submitted papers should be published. These selections are mostly based on the work's value and importance to the scholarly community and readers. While making these decisions, the editors may consider the editorial board's rules as well as current legal restrictions concerning concerns such as libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. When making these decisions, the editors may seek feedback from other editors or reviewers.

Equitable Behavior

An editor is responsible for evaluating manuscripts' intellectual substance without regard for the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political opinions.

Maintaining Confidentiality

The editor and any members of the editorial team must not share any facts about a submitted manuscript with anybody other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, unless absolutely required.

Transparency and The Resolution of Conflicts of Interest

Any unpublished materials in a submitted paper should not be used in the editor's study unless the author has given explicit written permission.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decision-Making
Peer review plays a vital role in aiding the editor in making editorial determinations and can also serve to assist the author in enhancing the quality of the paper through editorial communications.

Timeliness
Any chosen referee who believes they lack the expertise to evaluate the research presented in a manuscript or anticipates delays in conducting a prompt review should promptly inform the editor and withdraw from the reviewing process.

Maintaining Confidentiality
Manuscipts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and should not be disclosed to or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity Standards
Reviews should be carried out in an objective manner, and personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should present their assessments clearly, supported by well-founded arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify pertinent published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any assertion that a particular observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. Reviewers should also bring to the editor's attention any significant resemblance or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other previously published work with which they are personally acquainted.

Disclosure and Management of Conflicts of Interest
Any privileged information or ideas gained through the peer review process must be maintained in strict confidence and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should abstain from reviewing manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other affiliations or associations with any of the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the papers.