We would like to clarify a few things regarding citations in manuscripts submitted to the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES) or Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama (IPMU):
- The Freedom of Citation
We neither encourage nor discourage authors from citing papers that have been published in IAES or IPMU. Citation in a paper is entirely an academic decision of the author. - Citing Papers Published in IAES or IPMU Will Not Affect Acceptance Rate
Citing papers that have been published in IAES or IPMU will not increase the chances of your paper being accepted. The acceptance decision depends entirely on the quality of the research, relevance, and scientific contribution. - References Must Be Relevant and Natural
We encourage the use of references that are truly relevant to the topic at hand. They should be used in a natural way, i.e. they should support the argument or theoretical basis of the research, rather than being forced to appear related.
We prioritize academic integrity and research quality. Therefore, we urge all authors to compile the reference list carefully and based on actual scientific needs.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.