Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics:

Research and Evidence on Knowledge in Administration and Management — Medical Electronic Data and Information Systems (REKAM MEDIS) (e-ISSN: 3123-6952) is a peer-reviewed journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. The journal disseminates research findings in the fields of medical records, health information management, healthcare administration, and electronic health information systems, and is available online as an open access resource. This statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

Journal Publication Ethics Guidelines:

1. Author Ethics

• Honesty and Clear Reporting
  Authors are required to present research findings honestly, accurately, completely, and transparently, and to retain research data for verification if required.

• Originality and Anti-Plagiarism
  Submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors and must not involve plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data. Authors are required to provide appropriate citations and references and must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

• Proper Acknowledgement of Authorship
  All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors, and all authors are responsible for the content of the manuscript.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
  Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research results or interpretation of findings.

• Correction of Errors
  If significant errors or inaccuracies are identified after publication, authors must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article when necessary.

2. Editorial and Editorial Board Ethics

• Objective and Fair Editorial Decisions
  Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of scientific merit, originality, relevance, and contribution to the fields of medical records and health information systems, without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, religion, or institutional affiliation.

• Confidentiality
  Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and disclose information only to individuals directly involved in the publication process.

• Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
  Editors should avoid any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

• Handling Plagiarism and Ethical Violations
  Editors are responsible for ensuring the originality of published manuscripts and taking appropriate action when ethical misconduct, plagiarism, or research malpractice is detected.

• Transparency and Promotion
  The editorial team should maintain transparency in editorial policies and actively support the dissemination and visibility of published research.

3. Reviewer Ethics

• Objective and Timely Assessment
  Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations based solely on the academic quality and relevance of the manuscript.

• Confidentiality of Manuscripts
  Reviewers must keep all manuscript information confidential and must not use unpublished materials for personal or professional advantage.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
  Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review assignments if their impartiality may be compromised.

4. General Policy

• Research and Evidence on Knowledge in Administration and Management — Medical Electronic Data and Information Systems (REKAM MEDIS) follows the principles and guidelines established by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) as the primary framework for maintaining publication integrity and quality.
• All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers, are required to uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, accountability, and academic integrity.

By implementing this publication ethics statement, Research and Evidence on Knowledge in Administration and Management — Medical Electronic Data and Information Systems (REKAM MEDIS) seeks to maintain high scientific standards, strengthen trust among readers and researchers, and ensure the integrity of scholarly publishing in the fields of medical records, health information management, and healthcare information systems.