ITS reaffirms commitment to academic integrity amid research manipulation allegations

Surabaya (ANTARA) - The Surabaya-based Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) has reaffirmed its commitment to academic integrity following allegations of research manipulation involving the misattribution of its Biomedical Engineering Department and an alumnus in a scientific publication.

01cITS respects the clarifications, verifications, and investigations conducted by relevant parties,01d said ITS Rector Bambang Pramujati in Surabaya on Friday.

ITS has reviewed various circulating information regarding alleged fraud or research manipulation involving the institution.

He stated that ITS upholds academic integrity, research ethics, and scientific honesty as core principles in all academic and research activities.

ITS also urges all parties to exercise caution when investigating circulating information and verifying the case. Following investigations and clarifications, ITS found information inconsistent with the facts.

01cIn ITS’s official structure, the correct name is the Biomedical Engineering Department,01d he said.

Additionally, ITS has clarified with Dimas Fajar Prasetyo, whose name was listed as a contributor in the publication. Dimas is confirmed to be an alumnus of the Marine Systems Engineering Department.

However, Dimas stated that his name was used without authorisation and he had no involvement in the research.

01cI affirm that I was completely unaware of this and did not conduct the research,01d he said.

ITS rejects all forms of research ethics violations, data manipulation, fabrication of research results, and misuse of the institution’s name. The university has stated it will take action against any violations in accordance with academic, legal, and regulatory provisions.