Editorial Records & Transparency

 

Jurnal Riset Informatika dan Komputer maintains appropriate editorial records to document the processing, evaluation, communication, and decision-making associated with submitted manuscripts. Accurate records support accountability, transparency, consistency, and the integrity of the journal's publication process.

1. Editorial Records
  • Manuscript submission dates and relevant metadata.
  • Initial screening outcomes and editorial assessments.
  • Reviewer invitations, assignments, and responses.
  • Reviewer reports and recommendations.
  • Author revisions and responses to reviewer comments.
  • Editorial decisions and relevant correspondence.
  • Copyediting, production, and publication information.
  • Records relating to ethical concerns or publication corrections where applicable.
2. Confidentiality and Record Protection

Editorial records containing confidential author, reviewer, manuscript, or editorial information must be protected against unauthorized access or disclosure. Access should be limited to individuals with legitimate editorial or administrative responsibilities.

3. Transparency of Editorial Decisions
  • Editorial decisions should be documented appropriately.
  • Relevant reasons for decisions should be recorded where necessary.
  • Communication with authors should be clear and professionally documented.
  • Changes to editorial decisions or manuscript status should be traceable.
4. Accountability

Editorial records should provide sufficient documentation to allow the journal to review the history of a manuscript and address legitimate questions concerning the editorial process. Records should be maintained accurately and consistently throughout the publication workflow.

Transparency Principle: The journal promotes transparency and accountability while maintaining appropriate confidentiality for authors, reviewers, editors, and unpublished research materials.