PUBLICATION ETHICS

Publication Ethics

The publication ethics referenced by Senentang: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Berkelanjutan are adapted from the Peraturan Kepala LIPI Number 5 of 2014 on the Kode Etika Publikasi Ilmiah. This code includes:

Duties and Responsibilities of Journal Managers

  1. Establishing Journal Identity
    Determine the journal’s name, scope, periodicity, and accreditation process when necessary. Define the membership of the editorial board.

  2. Defining Relationships
    Establish clear relationships among publishers, editors, reviewers, and other stakeholders within a formal agreement.

  3. Upholding Confidentiality
    Respect the confidentiality of contributors, authors, editors, and reviewers.

  4. Ensuring Intellectual Property Rights
    Apply norms and rules regarding intellectual property rights, especially copyrights.

  5. Policy Communication
    Communicate journal policies clearly to authors, editorial boards, reviewers, and readers.

  6. Guidelines Development
    Develop behavioral guidelines for editors and reviewers.

  7. Consistent Publication
    Publish journals regularly and ensure continuity.

  8. Funding Assurance
    Secure funding sources for sustainable journal operations.

  9. Institutional Collaboration
    Build cooperative networks with research institutions and related agencies.

  10. Legal Preparedness
    Prepare licensing and other legal aspects related to publication.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

  1. Meeting Stakeholder Needs
    Balance the needs of readers and authors.

  2. Continuous Quality Improvement
    Strive to enhance publication quality consistently.

  3. Ensuring Quality Control
    Apply rigorous processes to guarantee the quality of published works.

  4. Fostering Objectivity
    Promote freedom of expression and objective discourse.

  5. Maintaining Academic Integrity
    Preserve the academic track record of authors.

  6. Corrections and Clarifications
    Issue corrections, clarifications, or apologies when necessary.

  7. Writing Style and Format
    Ensure the conformity of writing style and format, while authors remain accountable for the content.

  8. Engaging Stakeholders
    Actively seek feedback from authors, readers, reviewers, and editorial board members to improve publication quality.

  9. Periodic Evaluation
    Conduct periodic assessments of journal quality.

  10. Supporting Ethical Initiatives
    Include ethical clearance forms in manuscript submissions.

  11. Openness to Diverse Perspectives
    Embrace new ideas and differing opinions for scientific advancement.

  12. Avoiding Bias
    Make impartial decisions, avoiding self-interest or external influences.

  13. Encouraging Improvements
    Motivate authors to refine their manuscripts to meet publishing standards.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

  1. Reviewing Manuscripts
    Evaluate manuscripts and provide constructive feedback to editors to determine their publication suitability.

  2. Timely and Methodical Reviews
    Conduct reviews promptly based on journal guidelines and scientific standards (e.g., data collection methods, author authenticity, conclusions).

  3. Reevaluations
    Reassess revised manuscripts to ensure they meet the required standards.

  4. Providing Constructive Feedback
    Offer constructive criticism, suggestions, and recommendations to improve manuscripts.

  5. Maintaining Confidentiality
    Protect the privacy of authors by not disclosing review outcomes.

  6. Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
    Refrain from reviewing manuscripts that involve direct or indirect conflicts of interest.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

  1. Authorship Criteria
    Ensure all individuals listed as authors meet authorship criteria.

  2. Collective Responsibility
    Share collective accountability for the work and its contents, including methods, analyses, and details.

  3. Source Acknowledgment
    Disclose all funding and resource sources explicitly.

  4. Research Limitations
    Clearly state the study’s limitations.

  5. Professional Responses
    Respond promptly and professionally to reviewer and editorial comments.

  6. Error Notification
    Notify editors in writing of any errors or intentions to withdraw the manuscript.

  7. Originality Statement
    Declare that the submitted manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another publisher.