Self-citation in academic publishing is a complex issue that can have a significant impact on how people perceive scholarly work. Institutional frameworks may unintentionally encourage authors to cite themselves, reducing the value of their work. This raises concerns about academic integrity and the possibility of technical plagiarism. Researchers should consider why authors self-cite and promote honesty in scholarly communication in order to reduce self-citation and increase credibility. Authors should exercise caution when citing their own work, particularly if they write for the same publisher. This can raise concerns about academic integrity and result in biased research dissemination. Avoiding self-citation not only improves the credibility of their work, but it also encourages a more comprehensive engagement with a larger body of scholarship. Understanding proper citation techniques strengthens an author's adherence to ethical scholarly practices. Navigating the nuances of academic citation practices is critical for scholars seeking integrity and clarity in their work. Over-reliance on one's own publications may unintentionally indicate a lack of interaction with the broader scholarly community. Scholars from various backgrounds may face unique challenges in understanding academic integrity conventions, particularly those involving self-referential citations. To maintain objectivity and credibility, authors should use a strategic approach when referencing their own work. Overreliance on previous papers can give the impression of self-validation and reduce the impact of research within the larger academic discourse. As a result, authors should avoid citing their published papers from this publisher whenever possible in the future.

Dear Authors,

Authors should only submit original work that has not previously been published or is currently under review for another refereed publication. The Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES) and Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama (IPMU) does not allow manuscripts under review in a journal or conference proceeding to be under review for another publication at the same time.

Simultaneous submissions should be avoided because they may result in copyright violations or disputes if the work is published in multiple publications and consumes the production and financial resources of more than one publication that could have been used for other research. Multiple publications waste money and space, do not provide full value to members and libraries, and cause citation and indexing confusion. It should be avoided.

Authors who fail to properly cite their previous work or who submit the same manuscript to two or more publications without informing the editor that the paper is under review by another publication may face disciplinary actions such as:

1. A reminder that the action is unethical scholarly practice
2. A requirement to submit an apology to the editors, and/or
3. Authors are suspenseful of publication in the IAES journals for one year.

Your cooperation is very appreciated

Best Regards,
IAES Editorial Office