Jurnal Optimasi Sistem Industri (JOSI) adheres to the principles of transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing by COPE and DOAJ. The journal management ensures a precise and well-structured infrastructure with robust policies, efficient workflows, and appropriate software to maintain editorial independence.

Infrastructure and Policies

JOSI is an open-access journal with no Article Processing Charges (APC). Authors retain the copyright of their articles, and the journal operates under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA license, allowing broad accessibility and reuse rights while protecting the authors’ intellectual property. The infrastructure includes a sound business model, transparent policies, and efficient processes to effectively manage submissions, reviews, and publications.

Training and Management of Editorial Board

JOSI provides regular training for its editorial board and staff to ensure they are updated on the latest practices in scholarly publishing, ethical guidelines, and the technical management of an open-access journal. This training helps the journal maintain high standards in publication.

Editorial Independence

JOSI maintains strict editorial independence, ensuring decisions are based solely on the quality of submissions. This independence is safeguarded by clear policies and adherence to COPE’s guidelines for avoiding conflicts of interest.

Software and Technology

JOSI uses Turnitin for plagiarism detection and Grammarly for proofreading. Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero. The journal's website is secured with an SSL security certificate and operates on the HTTPS protocol, ensuring a safe platform for manuscript submission and publication. Additionally, JOSI utilizes advanced journal management software to streamline editorial processes and facilitate efficient communication between authors, reviewers, and editors.

Review of Journal Management Policies

JOSI regularly reviews and updates its management policies to align with industry best practices, stakeholder feedback, and changes in open-access publishing standards. Any updates are communicated transparently and made publicly available on the journal’s website.