Journal Management and Ownership

1. Introduction

IJASCE is committed to transparency, editorial independence, and responsible governance. This policy outlines the journal’s ownership, sponsorship, and management structures, as well as principles that ensure the editorial process remains free from undue influence. It is guided by COPE Core Practices and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all operational aspects of the journal, including:

  • Governance and ownership structure

  • Editorial board roles and independence

  • Journal sponsorship and collaborations

  • Infrastructure and administrative management

3. Policy Statement and Guidelines

IJASCE is jointly organized and supported by:

  • Soft Computing and Data Mining Centre, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), Malaysia

  • Society of Visual Informatics, Indonesia

3.1 Journal Ownership

IJASCE is an academic, non-profit, open access journal. The ownership and sponsorship are shared by the above academic and professional institutions. These entities provide infrastructural and administrative support but do not interfere with editorial decisions or journal content.

3.2 Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made solely by the editorial team and Editor-in-Chief based on the scholarly merit, originality, and relevance of submissions. Owners and sponsors:

  • Do not influence editorial outcomes

  • Do not interfere with peer review or content selection

  • Provide operational support while respecting editorial autonomy

The Editor-in-Chief is appointed based on academic merit and is provided with a formal agreement outlining duties, authority, and duration of appointment.

3.3 Editorial Board and Staff Roles

The journal’s editorial board is composed of independent scholars with relevant expertise. Their responsibilities include:

  • Advising on editorial policy and scope

  • Supporting the peer review process

  • Upholding ethical standards

Board appointments are based on subject expertise, research integrity, and professional contributions, and are periodically reviewed.

The journal staff includes managing editors and technical editors who handle manuscript processing, production workflows, and publication logistics.

3.4 Sponsorship and Collaboration

IJASCE may collaborate with academic institutions or research societies for events, special issues, or funding support. All collaborations are documented and made transparent on the journal’s website. Financial or in-kind support does not affect content selection or editorial decisions.

3.5 Operational Infrastructure

IJASCE uses open-source journal management systems and repositories to support sustainable, community-led open access publishing. The journal does not charge publication fees (Diamond OA model).

The journal maintains digital preservation and archiving through institutional repositories and third-party services, as applicable.

4. Responsibilities

Owners and sponsors support infrastructure and funding without influencing editorial content.
Editors ensure academic independence and ethical publishing.
Editorial board members contribute to journal strategy and peer review.
Staff manage day-to-day operations and technical processes.

5. Process for Handling Breaches

Any allegations of editorial interference, mismanagement, or governance misconduct will be reviewed confidentially by the Editor-in-Chief and may be escalated to an independent advisory panel. Appropriate actions may include:

  • Policy revisions

  • Public disclosures

  • Editorial or organizational restructuring

All actions will be consistent with COPE's recommendations for managing journal governance and editorial independence.

6. Related Policies and References

  • COPE Guidelines on Journal Management

  • Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

  • IJASCE’s Editorial Independence Statement

  • IJASCE’s Peer Review and Complaints Policies

7. Review and Updates

This policy was last reviewed in August 2025 and is reviewed annually or when ownership or governance structures change.