Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an act of duplicating or taking other authors’ work, which has been produced and published before, and claiming to be one’s own work. Plagiarism is considered unethical and should be avoided at all costs.

The Journal takes plagiarism as a serious violation of publication ethics. We reject any type of plagiarism, in any part of the paper published in our journal. Therefore, all the corresponding authors should make sure the papers submitted is free from plagiarism elements. Submission of a report from a plagiarism checking tool is highly recommended upon submission of the paper.

A non-plagiarism declaration is obligated upon the submission of the final draft. If a paper submitted was found to be plagiarised, it will be rejected by the Editorial Team of the Journal. Even after publication, if there are any disputes on plagiarism or elements of plagiarism are discovered, the paper concerned shall be removed without prior notification to the authors.

The corresponding author should submit a similarity report together with the paper upon the first submission of the paper. The paper with the similarity of < 20 % will be considered for publication in JOIT. The similarity report should be generated by trusted and licensed software, such as Turnitin and SafeAssign.

Besides plagiarism, publication misconduct might include citation manipulation, data falsification, fabrication of information, undeclared conflict of interest or any ownership, authorship and patent issues. All the misconduct report should be sent to the Managing Editor for further investigation. For all the cases, JOIT will seek opinion from an independent reviewer.

Other Misconduct

Besides plagiarism, publication misconduct might include citation manipulation, data falsification, fabrication of information, undeclared conflict of interest or any ownership, authorship and patent issues. All the misconduct report should be sent to the editor’s email: malathy.batumalay@newinti.edu.my for further investigation. For all the cases, JOIT will seek opinion from an independent reviewer.

JOIT has the right to withdraw / retain the published paper any time after the publication of the paper, without prior notification.

Publication Malpractice Statement:

Procedure for Handling Misconduct Allegations:

JOIT is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in its publications. We take all allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously and have established a clear procedure for addressing such concerns to ensure the integrity of our published work.

Principles of Publication Ethics:

JOIT expects all parties involved in the publication process – authors, reviewers, and editors – to adhere to the highest ethical standards. This includes, but is not limited to:

• - Originality and Plagiarism: Submitted work must be original and must properly cite the work of others. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
• - Data Integrity and Fabrication: Authors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of their research data. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered serious misconduct.
• - Authorship: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must agree on the final version of the manuscript.
• - Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could bias their judgment or the integrity of the publication process.

• - Confidentiality: Reviewers and editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• - Peer Review Integrity: Any attempt to manipulate the peer-review process is considered a serious ethical violation.
• - Research Funding: Authors are mandated to declare all sources of funding that supported their research. Any undisclosed or misrepresented funding that could be perceived as influencing the research outcomes or interpretations is considered a form of malpractice and will be handled according to JOIT's established procedures for misconduct.
• - Affiliation of the author(s): Authors are required to accurately and truthfully state their affiliations at the time the research was conducted. Any misrepresentation or omission of affiliations that could be perceived as misleading or intended to conceal potential conflicts of interest is considered a form of malpractice and will be addressed according to JOIT's procedures for handling misconduct.

Procedure for Handling Misconduct Allegations

JOIT follows a rigorous and fair process for addressing allegations of research or publication misconduct:

1. 1. Reporting Misconduct: All reports of suspected misconduct should be submitted in writing, clearly outlining the nature of the concern and providing any supporting evidence. Reports should be sent to the Managing Editor, malathy.batumalay@newinti.edu.my. While anonymous reports will be considered, providing contact information can facilitate the investigation process.
2. 2. Initial Assessment: Upon receiving a misconduct allegation, the Editor-in-Chief will conduct an initial assessment to determine if the concern warrants further investigation. Frivolous or unsubstantiated allegations will be dismissed.
3. 3. Preliminary Inquiry: If the initial assessment suggests potential misconduct, the Managing Editor, in consultation with relevant members of the Editorial Board, will conduct a preliminary inquiry. This may involve gathering further information from the reporting party, the accused party, and relevant institutions.
4. 4. Independent Review: For all cases deemed to require further investigation, JOIT will seek the opinion of one or more independent experts who have no prior involvement with the manuscript or the individuals involved. These reviewers will provide an objective assessment of the allegations and the evidence.
5. 5. Investigation: Based on the findings of the preliminary inquiry and the independent review, a formal investigation may be initiated. The scope and nature of the investigation will depend on the specific allegations. The accused party will be given an opportunity to respond to the allegations and provide their perspective.
6. 6. Decision and Actions: Following a thorough investigation, the Editorial Board will make a decision regarding the validity of the misconduct allegations. If misconduct is confirmed, JOIT may take one or more of the following actions:
   1. • Retraction: The published article may be retracted from the journal. A retraction notice will be published online and, if applicable, in a subsequent print issue, clearly stating the reason for the retraction.
   2. • Correction/Erratum: If the misconduct involves minor errors or misrepresentations that do not invalidate the main findings of the research, a correction or erratum may be published.
   3. • Expression of Concern: In cases where there is inconclusive evidence of misconduct but serious concerns remain, an Expression of Concern may be published.
   4. • Notification to Relevant Institutions: JOIT reserves the right to inform the authors' institution(s) and/or funding agencies of the findings of the investigation.
   5. • Ban on Future Submissions: The journal may impose a ban on future submissions from the individuals involved in the misconduct.
7. 7. Right to Withdraw/Retain: JOIT reserves the right to withdraw or retain a published paper at any time after publication if evidence of misconduct, errors, or other serious issues that compromise the integrity of the work are identified. This decision will be made following a thorough investigation and in accordance with the procedures outlined above. Authors will be notified of the decision, although prior notification may not always be feasible in cases requiring immediate action to protect the integrity of the journal.

JOIT is committed to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the process of addressing misconduct allegations. Our aim is to maintain the trust and credibility of our publications within the academic community.