1. Introduction

Welcome to the Author Guidelines for Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri (JOSI). These guidelines are designed to assist you in preparing and submitting your manuscript to our journal. JOSI is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research papers, technical papers, conceptual papers, and case study reports in the field of industrial engineering and systems optimization.

Adherence to these guidelines is crucial for a smooth and efficient submission, peer review, and publication process. We strongly encourage all authors to read these guidelines carefully before submitting their work. For details on manuscript formatting (e.g., structure, style, and referencing), please refer to our separate "Manuscript Preparation Guidelines" page.

JOSI is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Before You Submit

Careful preparation before submission can significantly enhance the likelihood of your manuscript progressing smoothly through the editorial and peer review process.

• Scope and Fit: Ensure your manuscript aligns with JOSI's Focus and Scope. We publish research that advances industrial systems and engineering, with a primary focus on optimizing soft systems (human, organizational, and managerial aspects) and hard systems research that supports soft systems optimization. Key areas include Production Planning, Ergonomics, Multicriteria Decision Making, Product Design, Supply Chain Management, Optimization and Mathematical Modelling, Information Systems, and Human Resource Development, among others. Please review our detailed Focus and Scope page on the journal website.

• Types of Articles Accepted: JOSI considers the following types of manuscripts:

  • High-quality research papers
  • Technical papers
  • Conceptual papers
  • Case study reports If you are unsure about the suitability of your manuscript type, please contact the editorial office.

• Originality and Prior Publication:

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original work and must not have been published previously in any peer-reviewed journal or conference proceedings with an ISSN/ISBN (except in the form of an abstract, as part of a published lecture or academic thesis, or as an electronic preprint, as detailed in JOSI's Repository Policy).
  • The manuscript must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere simultaneously. Submission of a manuscript to JOSI implies that all authors have read and agreed to its content and its submission to the journal.

• Permissions for Third-Party Material:

  • Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission from the copyright holders to reproduce or adapt any third-party copyrighted material included in their manuscript (e.g., figures, tables, substantial text excerpts, questionnaires). Evidence of such permissions must be provided to the journal upon request.

• Authorship:

  • All individuals listed as authors must meet JOSI's criteria for authorship, which are based on substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript. All authors must consent to their listing and give their approval for both the submitted and any revised versions.
  • The order of authors and the designation of the corresponding author should be agreed upon by all authors prior to submission.
  • Those who helped but don't qualify as authors should be thanked in the "Acknowledgements" section, with their consent.
  • For comprehensive details, please refer to JOSI's "Policy on Authorship and Contributorship."

• Ethical Considerations:

  • All research submitted to JOSI must have been conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
  • If the research involves human participants (e.g., surveys, ergonomic studies, interviews), authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained, privacy and confidentiality were protected, and approval was obtained from an appropriate ethics committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • For detailed requirements, please consult JOSI's "Policy on Ethical Oversight."

• Conflicts of Interest:

  • It is mandatory for all authors to reveal any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that might potentially impact their work. A conflict of interest statement is required for all submissions, even if there are no conflicts to declare.
  • Please refer to JOSI's "Policy on Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests" for detailed information.

• Data Availability and Reproducibility:

  • JOSI encourages authors to share the data, code, and other materials underlying their research findings to enhance transparency and reproducibility.
  • A Data Availability Statement is required for all research articles.
  • For detailed guidance, consult JOSI's "Policy on Data and Reproducibility."

• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools:

  • Authors using AI tools in manuscript preparation must do so responsibly and transparently. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Substantive use of AI for content generation or analysis must be disclosed. Authors are fully accountable for all aspects of their manuscript, including AI-assisted portions.
  • Please review JOSI's "Policy on the Use of AI Tools in Manuscript Preparation" for specific requirements.

• Language:

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English (American English spelling and conventions are preferred).
  • JOSI is committed to inclusivity and also considers high-quality manuscripts originally written in other languages. If a manuscript in another language is provisionally accepted after peer review, authors will be responsible for arranging and covering the cost of professional translation into publishable English before final acceptance. Authors intending to submit in a language other than English are advised to contact the editorial office prior to submission to discuss suitability.

• Publication Fees:

  • Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri is an open-access journal funded by Universitas Andalas. There are no Article Processing Charges (APCs), submission fees, or other publication-related fees charged to authors.

3. Submission Process

• How to Submit:

  • All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through JOSI's online submission system (Open Journal Systems - OJS). The link to the submission system is available on the journal website.
  • New users will need to register for an account. Please ensure your contact details, especially your email address, are correct and up-to-date.

• Cover Letter:

  • A cover letter must accompany every manuscript submission. The cover letter should:
    • Briefly introduce the manuscript and explain its significance and relevance to JOSI's scope.
    • Verify that the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review by another journal.
    • Declare any prior submissions of the manuscript to JOSI or other journals and any related preprints or conference presentations.
    • Confirm that all authors have read and approved the manuscript for submission.
    • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest (or state that there are none).
    • Include the name, affiliation, and contact information of the corresponding author.
    • Optionally, authors may suggest potential reviewers (with their affiliations and contact details) or request the exclusion of specific individuals, providing a justification. The editors reserve the right to make the final reviewer selection.

• Manuscript Files for Submission:

  • Authors will need to prepare and upload the following files (as applicable):
    • Anonymized Main Manuscript File: This file should contain the full text of the manuscript, including the abstract, keywords, main body, tables, and figures (or figure/table captions with figures/tables at the end or as separate files, as specified in Manuscript Preparation Guidelines). Crucially, for double-blind peer review, this file must be anonymized, with all author-identifying information removed.
    • Separate Title Page: Containing the manuscript title, full names of all authors, their affiliations, email addresses, ORCID iDs, and clear indication of the corresponding author. Any acknowledgments, funding information, and conflict of interest statements should also be on this page.
    • Figures and Tables: These can be embedded in the main manuscript file at the end or uploaded as separate files, as per the "Manuscript Preparation Guidelines."
    • Supplementary Materials (if any): Datasets, code, appendices, multimedia files, etc.
    • Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form(s) (if required as a separate document).
    • Ethical Approval Documentation (if applicable and requested).
    • Permissions for Third-Party Copyrighted Material (if applicable).
  • For detailed instructions on file formats and structuring your manuscript, please refer to JOSI's "Manuscript Preparation Guidelines."

• Anonymization for Double-Blind Review:

  • Since JOSI employs a double-blind peer review process, authors must ensure their main manuscript file (and any supplementary files intended for reviewers) does not contain any information that could reveal their identity. This includes removing names, affiliations, self-citations phrased in the first person, and any identifying information from file properties.

• ORCID iDs:

  • JOSI encourages all authors to register for an ORCID iD (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and to include it with their submission. The corresponding author is typically required to provide an ORCID iD. ORCID iDs help ensure proper attribution and improve the discoverability of your work.

4. Editorial and Peer Review Process

• Initial Editorial Assessment (Desk Review):

  • Upon submission, the editorial office will perform an initial check for completeness, adherence to JOSI's guidelines, and suitability for the journal's scope.
  • The manuscript will also be screened for plagiarism using appropriate software.
  • Manuscripts that do not meet these initial criteria or are clearly outside the journal's scope may be rejected at this stage (desk rejection) without being sent for external peer review.

• Peer Review Process:

  • JOSI employs a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other.
  • Manuscripts deemed suitable after the initial assessment are assigned to an editor who will select and invite at least two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field.
  • Reviewers assess the manuscript for originality, scientific soundness, methodological rigor, significance of contribution, clarity of presentation, and adherence to ethical standards.
  • The typical timeframe for the peer review process will be communicated, though it can vary depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.
  • For more details, please see JOSI's "Policy on Peer Review Processes."

• Confidentiality:

  • All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents by the editors, editorial staff, and reviewers.

• Author Responsibilities During Review:

  • If reviewers and editors request revisions, they expect authors to respond promptly and constructively.
  • A detailed point-by-point response to all comments must accompany any revised manuscript submission.
  • Authors should adhere to any deadlines provided for revisions.

5. After Acceptance

• Copyright and Licensing:

  • Upon acceptance, authors retain copyright of their work.
  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.
  • Authors will be required to sign a Publishing Agreement confirming these terms.
  • For full details, refer to JOSI's "Policy on Intellectual Property."

• Proofs:

  • The corresponding author will receive galley proofs (typically in PDF format) for final checking before publication. Authors are responsible for carefully reviewing the proofs for any typesetting errors or other inaccuracies.
  • Only minor corrections are permitted at this stage; substantial changes to the content are not allowed. Corrected proofs should be returned to the editorial office by the specified deadline.

• Early Online Publication (if applicable):

  • JOSI may publish accepted articles online in an "early view" or "online first" format prior to their inclusion in a specific issue.

• DOI Assignment:

  • All published articles will be assigned a unique and persistent Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure stable and reliable linking.

• Archiving and Repository Deposition:

  • JOSI ensures long-term preservation of its content through services like Portico and the PKP Preservation Network. Authors are also encouraged to self-archive their work in accordance with JOSI's policies.
  • Please see JOSI's "Archiving Policy" and "Repository Policy" for details.

6. Post-Publication

• Open Access:

  • All articles published in JOSI are immediately and permanently available open access, free of charge to all readers worldwide.

• Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections:

  • JOSI encourages scholarly discussion of published articles. Mechanisms are in place for readers to comment on articles and for authors to respond.
  • The journal has clear procedures for handling corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions if errors or issues are identified in published work.
  • Refer to JOSI's "Policy on Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections."

• Promotion of Your Work:

  • Authors are encouraged to promote their published articles through appropriate channels (e.g., institutional repositories, academic social networks, personal websites, conference presentations) to enhance visibility and impact, in line with JOSI's sharing and licensing policies.

7. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors (Summary)

Authors submitting manuscripts to JOSI are expected to adhere to the highest ethical standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Originality and Integrity: Ensuring the work is original, accurately reported, and free from fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or redundant publication.
• Authorship: Assigning authorship appropriately based on significant intellectual contributions and ensuring all authors approve the submission.
• Conflicts of Interest: Disclosing all potential conflicts of interest that could influence the work or its interpretation.
• Ethical Conduct of Research: Complying with all ethical requirements for research involving human or animal subjects (if applicable), and ensuring data integrity.
• Reporting Standards: Presenting research findings clearly, honestly, and without manipulation, adhering to relevant reporting guidelines.
• Cooperation: Cooperating with the journal editors and publisher in addressing any queries or investigations regarding submitted or published work, including providing data or clarifications if requested.

Breaches of publication ethics are taken very seriously and will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and JOSI's relevant policies (e.g., "Policy on Allegations of Misconduct").

8. Contact Information

For any queries regarding these Author Guidelines, the submission process, or any other aspect of publishing with JOSI, please contact the editorial office. Contact details are available on the JOSI website (https://josi.ft.unand.ac.id/).