Journal Management

1. Introduction

Indonesian Treasury Review (ITRev) is committed to transparent, ethical, and efficient journal management practices. Our goal is to ensure the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research that is openly accessible to the global academic community, while maintaining strict editorial independence. This policy outlines the governance, operational structures, financial model, and ethical commitments that underpin the management of ITRev. We adhere to the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

2. Description

Journal management encompasses all strategic, operational, editorial, and financial activities necessary for the sustainable and ethical functioning of ITRev. Key components include:

  • Governance and Ownership: The formal structure and ultimate responsibility for the journal.
  • Editorial Independence: The principle that editorial decisions are made free from undue external influences.
  • Financial Model: The sources of funding and revenue that support the journal's operations, and policies regarding fees.
  • Operational Processes: The workflows for manuscript submission, peer review, production, publication, and archiving.
  • Editorial Team and Board Management: The selection, roles, responsibilities, and support for individuals involved in the editorial process.
  • Ethical Conduct: Adherence to ethical standards in all aspects of journal operation, including marketing and business practices.

3. Policy

  • Governance and Ownership:
    • Indonesian Treasury Review (ITRev) is owned and published by the Directorate General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance of The Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.
    • While benefiting from the support of Directorate General of Treasury, ITRev's editorial operations are governed by its Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief to ensure academic integrity.
  • Editorial Independence:
    • ITRev upholds the principle of strict editorial independence. All decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are based exclusively on their scholarly merit, including scientific validity, originality, clarity, relevance to the journal's scope, and compliance with ethical guidelines.
    • These decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief and designated editors, free from any influence by the journal owner (Directorate General of Treasury), funders, or any other commercial, political, or personal interests. The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over the entire editorial content of the journal.
  • Financial Model and Revenue Sources:
    • ITRev is an open-access journal and is committed to disseminating research widely without financial barriers to authors or readers.
    • Every article submitted to ITRev Journal will not be imposed to any 'Article Processing Charges'. This includes submission, peer-review process, editing, publishing, maintaining and archiving, and allows immediate access to the full text versions of the articles. Detailed APC information will be provided on the journal’s website.
    • The entire financial support for ITRev is provided through the State Budget (Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara – APBN) of the Republic of Indonesia. This funding covers essential operational costs, including but not limited to the procurement and maintenance of plagiarism detection software (e.g., iThenticate), grammar-checking tools (e.g., Grammarly), Digital Object Identifier (DOI) registration services, and the journal's online hosting and infrastructure.
    • This funding model ensures that editorial decision-making is never influenced by an author's ability or willingness to pay.
  • Open Access Statement:
    • ITRev adopts the gold open access model, allowing all articles published in the journal to be freely accessible to readers without subscription or payment barriers. Authors retain the copyright to their articles, and ITRev applies the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) to safeguard authors' rights and promote the sharing and adaptation of content.
  • Editorial Board and Team:
    • ITRev maintains an active and appropriately qualified Editorial Board, comprising recognized experts State Treasury and Public Financial Management, Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Public Policy and Governance, Economics and Public Sector Accounting, and related fields.
    • The roles, responsibilities, and terms of service for Editorial Board members are clearly defined.
    • Full names and affiliations of the Editor-in-Chief, editorial staff, and all Editorial Board members are publicly available on the ITRev website.
    • Remuneration and Support: Editorial team members who are staff of Directorate General of Treasury receive support as part of their institutional roles. Other national and international editorial board members and reviewers typically contribute on a voluntary basis, reflecting a common practice in scholarly publishing. This arrangement does not influence editorial decision-making.
  • Operational Processes and Software:
    • ITRev utilizes efficient, well-documented, and transparent processes for manuscript submission, peer review (as detailed in the "Peer Review Processes" policy), copyediting, production, and online publication.
    • These processes are supported by appropriate online journal management software and tools to ensure quality and timeliness.
  • Training and Ethical Development:
    • ITRev is committed to ensuring that its editorial staff, editors, and Editorial Board members receive adequate guidance and training on best practices in scholarly publishing, including publication ethics (referencing COPE guidelines), journal policies, and the use of editorial management systems.
  • Advertising and Marketing Policy:
    • Advertising: ITRev currently does not accept paid advertising on its website or in its articles. Should this policy change in the future, a clear and transparent advertising policy will be established, ensuring that advertisements are clearly distinguishable from editorial content and have no influence whatsoever on editorial decisions.
    • Direct Marketing: Any direct marketing activities conducted by ITRev, such as calls for papers or announcements, will be appropriate, well-targeted, unobtrusive, and factually accurate, avoiding any misleading information for potential authors or readers.
  • Archiving and Digital Preservation:
    • ITRev is committed to the long-term preservation of its digital content. Measures are in place to ensure that published articles remain accessible for future readers and researchers. This may involve partnerships with national libraries, digital archiving services (e.g., Internet Archive), or robust institutional archiving solutions provided by Directorate General of Treasury.
  • Journal Metrics and Performance:
    • ITRev may periodically report on relevant journal metrics (such as submission numbers, acceptance rates, or typical review times) to provide transparency regarding its operational performance. All such reporting will be accurate and contextually appropriate.

4. Technicalities to Achieve and Materialise the Policies

  • Website Transparency:
    • Detailed information about the journal's ownership (Directorate General of Treasury, Ministry of Finance of The Republic of Indonesia) and publisher details.
    • The journal's aims, scope, and target readership.
    • Full list of the Editor-in-Chief, editorial office staff, and Editorial Board members with their current affiliations.
    • Comprehensive "Instructions for Authors," including ethical guidelines, manuscript preparation, and submission procedures.
    • A clear statement of its open-access policy, the CC BY license terms, and APC.
    • A detailed description of the peer review process.
    • Information on the journal's indexing and abstracting services.
    • The journal's digital archiving strategy.
    • Up-to-date contact information for the editorial office.
    • The ITRev website serves as the primary platform for communicating its policies and practices. It will clearly and accessibly provide:
  • Editorial Office Management:
    • Implementation of efficient workflows for manuscript submission, tracking, peer review management, and production.
    • Maintenance of clear and timely communication channels with authors, reviewers, and editors throughout the publication process.
    • Established procedures for handling post-publication issues such as corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern, in line with COPE guidelines.
  • Selection and Governance of Editorial Personnel:
    • The appointment of the Editor-in-Chief and members of the Editorial Board is based on their recognized expertise in relevant fields, experience in scholarly publishing, and commitment to ITRev's aims, scope, and ethical standards. Efforts are made to ensure diversity and broad representation within the editorial structure.
    • Clear terms of reference and responsibilities are provided to all editorial personnel.
  • Management of Editorial Conflicts of Interest:
    • Robust procedures, as detailed in ITRev’s "Policy on Conflicts of Interest," are in place to identify and manage any potential conflicts of interest for editors, editorial board members, and journal staff, ensuring they recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.
  • Use of Supporting Software and Tools:
    • Consistent use of a reliable online manuscript submission and peer review management system.
    • Systematic application of plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin) for all submissions.
    • Utilization of grammar and language enhancement tools (e.g., Grammarly) where appropriate.
    • Ensuring persistent identification of published articles through the assignment of Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
  • Policy Review and Updates:
    • ITRev's journal management policies and operational practices are subject to regular review by the editorial leadership and publisher. Updates will be made as necessary to align with evolving best practices in scholarly publishing, COPE guidelines, and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

This Journal Management policy reflects ITRev's dedication to maintaining a reputable, ethical, and efficiently run scholarly publication.

 

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