Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Jurnal Titik Imaji is an academic journal that focuses on the field of Creative Industries, particularly within the discipline of Visual Communication Design. The journal welcomes high-quality scholarly articles that explore the creation, application, and theoretical development of visual communication across a range of media and platforms. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Graphic Design
Encompasses the conceptualization and execution of visual content to communicate messages effectively. This includes branding, visual identity, editorial design, packaging, advertising, typography, and the use of visual systems to solve communication problems across print and digital media.

Film and Cinematic Arts
Covers all aspects of filmmaking and film studies, including narrative development, screenwriting, cinematography, directing, editing, production, distribution, and film analysis. Articles may also address the role of film as a medium of visual storytelling and cultural expression.

Animation
Focuses on the study and production of 2D and 3D animation for various applications such as animated films, short videos, games, visual novels, infographics, and experimental media. Topics may include character design, storytelling, animation techniques, and the integration of animation in interactive platforms.

Interactive Design
Explores user-centered design approaches in interactive media, including UI/UX design, web and mobile interfaces, game design, digital installations, and immersive experiences such as AR/VR. Contributions should address both functional and aesthetic aspects of interactivity in communication.

Visual Communication Design
Broadly investigates the theories, methods, and practices of conveying information and meaning through visual elements. This includes semiotics, visual literacy, communication strategies, design thinking, and the impact of visual culture in contemporary society.

Jurnal Titik Imaji aims to contribute to the academic and professional discourse in design by providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to publish original studies, critical analyses, and design innovations relevant to the evolving landscape of visual communication.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

Jurnal Titik Imaji implements a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the published articles. Each submitted manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Both the reviewers’ and authors’ identities are concealed during the review process.

Review Criteria include:

  • Originality and novelty of the research
  • Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope
  • Methodological soundness
  • Clarity and organization of the manuscript
  • Quality of analysis and interpretation

Contribution to the field of visual communication design

The review process typically takes 4–6 weeks from the date of submission. The editorial team may request revisions based on reviewers’ feedback before making a final decision on acceptance or rejection.

Reviewer Recruitment is based on academic expertise, publication record, and experience in peer review. All reviewers are expected to uphold high ethical standards, ensure confidentiality, and declare any potential conflicts of interest.

The journal maintains editorial independence and transparency throughout the review process to promote academic integrity and scholarly excellence.

 

Open Access Policy

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

 

Publication Frequency

Jurnal Titik Imaji published twice annually March and October

 

Open Access Policy

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

 

Publication Ethics

Journal Titik Imaji is a peer-reviewed journal published Department of Design and Technology of Universitas Bunda Mulia. This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer and the publisher. This statement explains the ethical behavior of all parties involved in publishing articles in JPK, including authors, editors, review partners, and publishers. This statement is based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors

 

AUTHORS

  • Reporting standards: Authors must provide accurate reports and/or data from submitted manuscripts. The manuscript must contain sufficient detailed information and references. Deliberate deception of the content of a manuscript is unethical and unacceptable behavior.

  • Originality and plagiarism: Authors must ensure the originality of their work and provide clear information/sources when using citations. Authors are not allowed to publish their research papers to more than one journal, because submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and unacceptable behavior.

  • Acknowledgment of sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others should always be included. Authors must cite publications that have been used to base the creation of a scientific work.

  • Authorship of the paper: Papers should be limited to researchers who have made a significant contribution to the concept, design, conduct, or interpretation of the research reported. All researchers who have made significant contributions must be listed as co-authors. Researchers who participate in substantive aspects of a study must be recognized or registered as contributors. The lead author must ensure that the co-authors are eligible for inclusion on the list of researchers and all authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript to be published.

  • Disclosure and conflicts of interest: Authors must disclose every substantive financial or interest that may be construed to influence the outcome of a manuscript.

  • Fundamental errors in published works: If the author finds errors or inaccuracies in the published manuscript, the author is expected to notify the journal editor or publisher for the solution that will be carried out (revising / withdrawing the manuscript)


EDITORS

  • Publication decisions: Editors are responsible for deciding articles that have been accepted by the editors for publication. Editors can refer to the policies of the journal editors and are limited by applicable legal provisions regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism. Editors can also confer with the editorial team in making decisions.

  • Fair play: Editors may at any time evaluate the content of manuscripts regardless of the race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political philosophy of the authors.

  • Confidentiality: Editors do not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to parties other than the authors, reviewers, and publishers.

  • Disclosure and conflicts of interest: Material in manuscripts submitted and not published in a journal may not be used in the editor's research, without the written consent of the author.

 

REVIEWERS

  • Contribution to editorial decisions: Reviewers help editors make editorial decisions and communicate with authors, which can help authors improve/revise manuscripts. The reviewer provides suggestions for improvements to the results of the review.
  • Promptness: A reviewer who feels unqualified to review the research or performs a rapid review of a manuscript may notify the editor and will not be involved in the review process. The designated reviewer confirms his/her willingness/unwillingness to review the article.
  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts reviewed are confidential documents. The manuscript should not be displayed or discussed with other parties unless permission from the editor is obtained.
  • Standards of objectivity: Reviews are conducted objectively. The author is not allowed to criticize personally. The reviewer provides clear information about the results of the review along with supporting arguments.
  • Acknowledgment of sources: Reviewers identify citations of sources from written manuscripts. Statements about previously reported observations, derivations or arguments should be accompanied by relevant citations. The reviewer coordinates with the editor on any substantial similarities between the manuscript under consideration and other published articles.
  • Disclosure and conflict of interest: Information or ideas obtained from sources/resources are kept confidential and are not used for personal gain. Reviewers are not allowed to consider (accept/reject) a manuscript because of a conflict of interest, collaboration, or other interest with the author, company, or related institution.

 

 

References Management

In writing Citation and Bibliography, editor Jurnal Titik Imaji suggests authors to use the Mendeley Reference Management Software.