Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Komunikologi : Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial memfokuskan pada kajian, pengembangan teori, terapan/aplikasi teori Komunikasi baik berupa hasil penelitian maupun gagasan konseptual.

Ruang lingkup : Komunikasi politik, komunikasi pembangunan, komunikasi publik, media dan teknologi komunikasi, Komunikasi pemasaran, Komunikasi pendidikan, Komunikasi antar dan lintas budaya, Komunikasi organisasi, kelompok, dan interpersonal.

 

Section Policies

Articles

Checked Open Submissions Checked Indexed Checked Peer Reviewed
 

Peer Review Process

After a manuscript has been submitted, it will an initial review of the manuscript by the editor of Komunikologi: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial. A manuscript will be reviewed to see the suitability of page formats, images, tables, cites, and reference lists as well as systematics article generation. The plagiarism element check is conducted through the Plagiarism CheckerX.

The editor will decide whether the manuscript in accordance with the scope and focus and proper to give to the reviewer. Sometimes, editors may recommend revision before submitting for review. This initial review of activities usually takes a week. Submissions that pass the initial review will be assigned to a reviewer. Based on the reviewer's recommendation, the editor will first make editorial decisions.

There are five possible editorial decisions to a manuscript: (1) be accepted; or (2) be revised; or (3) be re-submit; or (4) be sent to another publisher, or (5) be rejected.

The review process is done for 4-8 weeks. If desired, the reviewer may request to be reviewed again after the author revises his article. The decision about whether the article is accepted or not, fully in the authority of the Managing Editor based on recommendations from reviewers.

 

Open Access Policy

Komunikologi Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content based on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Komunikologi provides immediate open access to all published content, meaning that:

  • Everyone has free and unrestricted access to the full text of all articles published in this journal.

  • Articles are made freely available online without subscription fees or access barriers.

  • Accepted papers are published in open access format without unnecessary delay.

Benefits of Open Access for Authors

  • High Visibility and Accessibility – Publications are freely and permanently accessible online, increasing their reach to a global audience.

  • Increased Citation Potential – Open access publications are more likely to be read and cited due to their wider availability.

  • Enhanced Discoverability – Articles are more easily found through search engines, indexing databases, and academic search platforms.

  • Cost-Effective Dissemination – Editorial processing and publication costs are supported through the journal’s publication model, enabling free access for readers.

  • Rapid Publication – Accepted manuscripts are published online promptly, ensuring timely dissemination of research findings.

 

Publisher

Publisher

Fakultas Ilmu Sosial UIN Sumatera Utara Medan

Sponsored by

UIN Sumatera Utara Medan

 

 

Article Processing Charge

Article Submission: IDR 0.00

An Article Processing Charge (APC) is applied to accepted manuscripts to support editorial processing, peer review, DOI registration, article production, and journal maintenance.

 

AI Tools Usage Policy

Introduction

Komunikologi: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial acknowledges the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in academic research and scholarly publishing. AI tools can assist authors in improving language quality, supporting data analysis, organizing references, and enhancing research productivity. However, their use must be guided by principles of academic integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical responsibility.

This policy establishes guidelines for the responsible use of AI tools in the preparation and submission of manuscripts to Komunikologi: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial. The policy is aligned with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other recognized standards in scholarly publishing.

Definition of AI Tools

For the purposes of this policy, AI tools refer to software applications, platforms, or systems that utilize artificial intelligence technologies, including machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), deep learning, and related computational methods, to generate, edit, translate, summarize, analyze, or visualize content.

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Generative AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, and other Large Language Models (LLMs);

  • Writing and language enhancement tools such as Grammarly, DeepL Write, and QuillBot;

  • AI-assisted data analysis and visualization software;

  • AI tools for literature discovery, citation management, and reference generation;

  • AI-based image, figure, and infographic generation platforms.

Acceptable Use of AI Tools

Authors may use AI tools to support the manuscript preparation process, provided that such use remains transparent and under human supervision.

Permissible Uses

AI tools may be used for:

  • Grammar, spelling, and punctuation correction;

  • Language editing and improvement of readability;

  • Formatting references and citations;

  • Preliminary literature searches and research support;

  • Assisting data analysis and visualization under researcher supervision;

  • Creating figures, diagrams, or illustrations that are appropriately reviewed and verified by the authors.

Prohibited Uses

AI tools must not be used to:

  • Generate an entire manuscript or substantial portions of scholarly content without significant human authorship and critical revision;

  • Fabricate, manipulate, or falsify research data, findings, images, or evidence;

  • Produce misleading interpretations or unsupported conclusions;

  • Engage in plagiarism, including AI-assisted paraphrasing designed to conceal original sources;

  • Generate content that violates copyright, intellectual property rights, or ethical research standards.

Author Responsibilities

Authors remain fully responsible for all content submitted to Komunikologi: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial, regardless of whether AI tools were used during manuscript preparation.

Authors must:

  • Verify the accuracy and reliability of all AI-assisted content;

  • Review AI-generated outputs for factual errors, bias, hallucinations, and misleading information;

  • Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism;

  • Properly acknowledge and disclose the use of AI tools when required;

  • Take full responsibility for the integrity of the manuscript and all published content.

Authorship and AI

Artificial Intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors, co-authors, contributors, or corresponding authors.

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the work and who can take responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical standards of the manuscript.

The inclusion of AI systems in authorship statements, author contribution statements, or acknowledgments as authors is strictly prohibited.

Disclosure Requirements

Authors must disclose the use of AI tools whenever such tools have contributed beyond routine language correction or minor editorial assistance.

The disclosure should include:

  • The name of the AI tool;

  • The developer or provider of the tool;

  • The version used (if applicable);

  • The purpose and extent of its use;

  • A statement confirming that the authors reviewed, verified, and assumed responsibility for all AI-assisted content.

Placement of AI Disclosures

Depending on the nature of AI use, disclosures may be included in one or more of the following sections:

Methods Section

When AI tools are used in research activities such as data analysis, coding, visualization, content analysis, or methodological processes.

Acknowledgments Section

When AI tools are used primarily for language editing, translation assistance, grammar correction, or manuscript formatting.

Declaration of AI Tool Usage

Authors are encouraged to include a separate statement using the following format:

Declaration of AI Tool Usage

"During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors utilized [AI tool name, version, and developer] for [describe purpose]. All AI-assisted content was critically reviewed, verified, and revised by the authors. The authors accept full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of the manuscript."

Editorial and Peer Review Oversight

Editors and reviewers may evaluate disclosures concerning AI use as part of the manuscript assessment process.

If undisclosed, inappropriate, or unethical AI use is suspected, the editorial team may:

  • Request additional information or clarification;

  • Require revisions before further review;

  • Reject the manuscript;

  • Initiate an investigation in accordance with publication ethics procedures.

Editorial decisions will always be made by human editors and reviewers. AI tools will not be used as autonomous decision-makers in editorial or peer-review processes.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript;

  • Withdrawal of an accepted manuscript;

  • Retraction of a published article;

  • Notification to the author's affiliated institution when serious ethical violations are identified;

  • Restrictions on future submissions in cases of repeated misconduct.

Appeals and Dispute Resolution

Authors may appeal editorial decisions related to AI usage by submitting a written explanation to the Editor-in-Chief.

Appeals should clearly state:

  • The basis for the appeal;

  • Relevant supporting evidence;

  • The specific aspects of the policy being contested.

Appeals will be reviewed according to the journal’s publication ethics procedures.

Use of AI by the Editorial Team

Komunikologi: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial does not use AI systems to independently determine editorial decisions, peer-review outcomes, manuscript acceptance, or rejection.

Should AI tools be utilized in the future for administrative or technical support purposes, such use will remain subject to human oversight and editorial responsibility.

Policy Updates

This policy may be revised periodically to reflect developments in artificial intelligence technologies, scholarly publishing practices, and international publication ethics standards.

Authors are encouraged to consult the latest version of this policy before submitting manuscripts.

Ethical Framework and References

This policy is informed by internationally recognized publication ethics standards, including:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices;

  • COPE Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Scholarly Publishing;

  • COPE Guidelines on Authorship and Contributorship;

  • COPE Retraction Guidelines;

  • Relevant recommendations from scholarly publishing organizations and indexing bodies.

Submission of a manuscript to Komunikologi: Jurnal Pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi dan Sosial constitutes acknowledgment and acceptance of this policy.

 

Archiving

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