Publication Ethics

 

The scientific code of ethics statement is a declaration of ethical principles for all parties involved in the publication process of a scientific journal, namely journal managers, editors, reviewers, and authors. This publication ethics statement is based on the Regulation of the Head of LIPI Number 5 of 2014 concerning the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications, which upholds three core ethical values in publication:

  1. Neutrality, namely freedom from conflicts of interest in managing publications;

  2. Justice, namely granting authorship rights to individuals who are entitled to be recognized as authors; and

  3. Honesty, namely freedom from duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (DF2P) in publications.

The journal is committed to upholding academic integrity and adhering to ethical principles of scientific publication as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Each submitted article must be original work, has never been published previously, and is not currently under consideration by another journal.

The journal upholds the following principles:

  • Honesty and transparency in the publication process;

  • Double-blind peer review;

  • Avoidance of conflicts of interest;

  • Article retraction in accordance with ethical procedures if violations are identified.

These publication ethics apply to all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers. The journal adheres to the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

Duties and Responsibilities of Journal Manager

  • Determine the journal name, scientific scope, publication frequency, and accreditation if necessary;

  • Appoint members of the editorial board;

  • Define contractual relationships between publishers, editors, reviewers, and other parties;

  • Respect confidentiality of authors, editors, reviewers, and research data;

  • Implement norms and regulations related to intellectual property rights, particularly copyright;

  • Review journal policies and communicate them to relevant stakeholders;

  • Develop a code of conduct for editors and reviewers;

  • Publish the journal regularly;

  • Ensure availability of funding for journal sustainability;

  • Build cooperation and marketing networks;

  • Prepare permits and fulfill other legal requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

  • Meet the needs of readers and authors;

  • Continuously improve publication quality;

  • Ensure quality control of published manuscripts;

  • Prioritize objective freedom of academic opinion;

  • Maintain the integrity of authors’ academic records;

  • Provide corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary;

  • Be responsible for the style and format of manuscripts, while content remains the author’s responsibility;

  • Actively seek feedback from authors, reviewers, readers, and editorial board members;

  • Encourage journal evaluation when necessary;

  • Support efforts to prevent research and publication misconduct, including requiring ethical clearance where applicable;

  • Promote education on publication ethics;

  • Review and improve editorial policies to enhance responsibility and minimize errors;

  • Remain open to differing viewpoints;

  • Avoid defending personal, author, or third-party interests that may compromise objectivity;

  • Encourage authors to revise manuscripts until they meet publication standards.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Review manuscripts assigned by editors and submit evaluations as a basis for publication decisions;

  • Refrain from reviewing manuscripts in which they have direct or indirect involvement;

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and review results;

  • Provide constructive criticism, suggestions, and recommendations;

  • Encourage authors to improve manuscript quality;

  • Review revised manuscripts according to established standards;

  • Complete reviews in a timely manner based on scientific principles.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

  • Ensure all listed authors meet authorship criteria;

  • Take collective responsibility for the content of the manuscript, including methods, analysis, and conclusions;

  • Clearly state sources of funding and other resources;

  • Explain research limitations honestly;

  • Respond to reviewers’ comments professionally and promptly;

  • Inform the editor if the manuscript must be withdrawn;

  • Declare that the submitted manuscript is original, unpublished in any language, and not under review elsewhere.