About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Indiktika Journal publish scientific articles such as research and development, desain didactical research, quantitative, qualitative, experiment, correlation and regression, application of the theory, the study of critical analysis, in the field of Mathematics Education or Mathematical Science. The article submitted has not been approved and has not been accepted for publication in another journal.

 

Peer Review Process

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika applies a double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific integrity of published articles. In this process, the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Each manuscript that passes the initial editorial screening is reviewed by at least two qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the topic. The review process consists of the following steps.

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system using Open Journal Systems (OJS). Manuscripts must follow the journal’s author guidelines and use the required manuscript template.

2. Editor-in-Chief Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief checks whether the manuscript fits the journal’s focus and scope, follows the author guidelines, and meets the basic requirements for scientific quality. The editor also checks the completeness of the manuscript and its similarity to previously published works using plagiarism-detection software. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be rejected or returned to the authors for correction.

3. Reviewer Selection and Invitation

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two reviewers with relevant academic expertise. Reviewers are selected based on their knowledge of the subject and the absence of conflicts of interest. The journal applies a double-blind review process, meaning that reviewers do not know the authors’ identities, and authors do not know the reviewers’ identities.

4. Reviewer Response

Invited reviewers consider whether the manuscript matches their expertise, whether they have any conflicts of interest, and whether they have sufficient time to complete the review. They may accept or decline the invitation. 

5. Manuscript Review

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript’s originality, research methods, accuracy of analysis, clarity of presentation, validity of conclusions, relevance to mathematics education, and contribution to the field. Reviewers provide comments and recommendations to help the editor decide whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

6. Evaluation of Review Reports

The editor considers the reviewers’ comments and recommendations before making a decision. If the reviews differ significantly, the editor may seek an additional review. The final decision is based on the quality of the manuscript, the reviewers’ assessments, and the journal’s publication standards.

7. Editorial Decision and Author Notification

The editor informs the corresponding author of the decision through the journal’s online system or email. The decision may be acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Reviewer comments are provided anonymously to help authors understand the required revisions.

8. Revision and Final Decision

Authors must revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers’ and editor’s comments and submit the revised version within the specified deadline. The revised manuscript may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation or assessed by the editor, depending on the extent of the revisions. The editor makes the final decision on acceptance or rejection. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, and publication according to the journal’s editorial schedule.

 

Publications ethics  

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal expects authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to follow ethical principles throughout the publication process. All manuscripts must be handled fairly, transparently, and responsibly.

1. Duties of the Publisher

The Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas PGRI Palembang, as the publisher of Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika, supports the editorial team in maintaining publication quality and ethical standards. The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are independent of advertising, commercial interests, and other external influences.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for evaluating manuscripts based on their scientific quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to mathematics education. They must ensure that the editorial and peer-review processes are fair, confidential, and timely. Editors must avoid discrimination and disclose any conflicts of interest. Final publication decisions must be based on academic merit and the journal’s policies.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, provide clear and constructive feedback, and support their comments with appropriate arguments. They must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts, identify relevant published work that has not been cited, and inform editors of possible plagiarism or significant overlap. Reviewers must decline assignments when they lack relevant expertise or have a conflict of interest.

4. Duties of Authors

Authors must submit original work, report research findings accurately, cite sources appropriately, and avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification. Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal at the same time. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their work and must disclose relevant funding and conflicts of interest.

5. Authorship Criteria

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika requires all listed authors to have made significant contributions to the research, including its conception, design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or manuscript preparation. All authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors meet these criteria. Individuals who do not meet the authorship criteria may be acknowledged appropriately.

6. Manuscript Types

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika accepts scientific articles in mathematics education and mathematical sciences, including research and development, didactical design research, quantitative and qualitative research, experimental studies, correlation and regression studies, applications of theory, and critical analysis. Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been approved or accepted for publication in another journal. Authors must follow the journal’s author guidelines and manuscript template. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned or rejected.

7. Allegations of Research Misconduct

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. Misconduct may include plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, and other violations of research or publication ethics. All allegations will be assessed fairly and confidentially. The journal may request supporting evidence and an explanation from the authors before making a decision. Depending on the findings, the journal may reject the manuscript, request corrections, publish a correction or retraction notice, or take other appropriate action.

8. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial interests that could influence their research, interpretation of results, or manuscript preparation. Reviewers and editors must also disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality and decline to handle a manuscript when necessary. The journal manages conflicts of interest to ensure that editorial and peer-review decisions are fair, independent, and based on scientific merit.

9. Ownership and Management Information

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika is published by the Mathematics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas PGRI Palembang, Indonesia. The journal is managed by an editorial team responsible for manuscript screening, peer review, editorial decisions, and publication. Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality, originality, relevance, and compliance with the journal’s publication ethics. Advertising, commercial interests, and other external influences must not determine editorial decisions. The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining publication quality, transparency, and research integrity

 

Plagiarism, Correction, Reatraction Policy

Plagiarism Policy

Jurnal Indiktika is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. The journal takes plagiarism and other forms of research misconduct seriously and is committed to ensuring that all published articles meet established standards of scholarly ethics.

Plagiarism occurs when authors use another person's words, ideas, data, findings, or other intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment or citation. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Directly copying text from other sources without proper quotation and citation.

  • Paraphrasing or rephrasing another person's work without appropriate acknowledgment.

  • Using ideas, data, figures, tables, or research findings from other sources without proper citation.

  • Presenting another person's work as one's own.

  • Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without proper acknowledgment (self-plagiarism).

Similarity Index

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Indiktika may be screened for similarity using plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin. The journal applies a maximum similarity index of 20%, excluding properly identified references, quotations, and other legitimate matches where applicable.

The similarity index is used as an initial screening indicator and does not, by itself, determine whether plagiarism has occurred. Each similarity report will be evaluated by the editorial team to assess the nature, source, and context of the detected similarities.

Manuscripts that exceed the journal's similarity threshold or contain indications of plagiarism may be returned to the authors for clarification or revision, or rejected, depending on the severity of the findings and the journal's editorial judgment.

Plagiarism Screening Process

  1. Initial Screening: Submitted manuscripts are screened for similarity before or during the editorial assessment process.

  2. Similarity Assessment: The editorial team examines the similarity report, considering the sources matched, the extent of overlap, the accuracy of citations, and the originality of the manuscript.

  3. Editorial Decision: Manuscripts that meet the journal's originality and ethical standards may proceed to peer review. Manuscripts with substantial or inappropriate similarities may be returned for revision or rejected.

  4. Further Investigation: If potential plagiarism or other research misconduct is identified, the journal may request an explanation from the authors and conduct further assessment before making a decision.

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is identified during submission, peer review, or after publication, Jurnal Indiktika will take appropriate action based on the seriousness of the case and the available evidence. Possible actions include:

  1. Manuscript Rejection: A manuscript may be rejected if plagiarism is confirmed during the submission or review process.

  2. Request for Correction: Authors may be asked to correct citation errors or other inappropriate similarities when the issue is minor and can be appropriately resolved.

  3. Retraction: If serious plagiarism is confirmed after publication, the journal may retract the article in accordance with its retraction policy and publication ethics procedures.

  4. Notification of Relevant Institutions: Where appropriate and justified, the journal may notify the authors' affiliated institutions or other relevant parties.

  5. Author Notification: The corresponding author will be informed of the editorial decision and, where appropriate, provided with relevant evidence or a similarity report.

All allegations of plagiarism will be assessed fairly and confidentially. Authors will be given an opportunity to respond to allegations before a final decision is made, where appropriate.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal Indiktika are responsible for ensuring the originality and integrity of their work. Authors must:

  • Submit original work that has not been published previously, except where prior publication or reuse is explicitly permitted and properly disclosed.

  • Cite all sources of ideas, statements, data, methods, figures, tables, and other materials taken from other works.

  • Use quotation marks and appropriate citations when reproducing text verbatim.

  • Paraphrase sources accurately and provide appropriate attribution.

  • Obtain permission for copyrighted material when required.

  • Disclose any substantial overlap with their previously published work.

  • Cooperate with the editorial team in addressing questions concerning originality and research integrity.

Correction

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article that affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of the publication but does not invalidate its main findings or conclusions.

Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, reviewers, or other relevant parties. All requests will be assessed by the editorial team to determine the nature and significance of the error and the appropriate action.

Corrections may include, but are not limited to:

  • Errors in author names, affiliations, or other publication details.

  • Typographical, formatting, or factual errors that affect the interpretation or accuracy of the article.

  • Errors in tables, figures, references, or other published information.

  • Other inaccuracies that can be corrected without undermining the validity of the research findings.

When a correction is approved, Jurnal Indiktika will publish a correction notice describing the error and the changes made. The correction notice will be linked to the original article to ensure transparency and traceability. The original article will remain available, with appropriate links to the correction notice, unless further action is necessary.

Minor typographical errors that do not affect the meaning or interpretation of the article may be corrected without a separate formal correction notice, where appropriate.

Retraction

Indiktika: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Matematika is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of published research. A published article may be retracted if there is clear evidence of a serious problem that affects the reliability or integrity of the article.

An article may be retracted for the following reasons:

  1. The research findings are unreliable because of data fabrication, data falsification, or serious errors in the research or analysis.

  2. The article has been published elsewhere without proper acknowledgment or justification.

  3. The article contains plagiarism or other serious violations of publication ethics.

  4. The research was conducted or reported in an unethical manner.

  5. Other serious ethical violations are found that affect the validity or integrity of the published article.

The editorial board will carefully review the evidence before making a decision to retract an article. Authors will be given the opportunity to explain the issues when appropriate.

If an article is retracted, the journal will publish a retraction notice explaining the reason for the retraction. The notice will be linked to the original article to ensure transparency and inform readers.

The retraction process will follow the relevant guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), available at https://publicationethics.org.