Publication Ethics

PUBLICATION ETHICS

The statement of scientific publication ethics is a code of ethics applicable to all parties involved in the process of publishing scholarly journals, including: Publishers, Editors, Reviewers, and Authors. This statement refers to the Regulation of the Head of LIPI Number 5 of 2014 concerning the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publication, which essentially upholds three ethical values in publication, namely:

• Neutrality, meaning free from conflicts of interest in managing publications;
• Fairness, meaning granting authorship rights to those who are entitled as authors; and
• Honesty, meaning free from Duplication, Fabrication, Falsification, and Plagiarism (DF2P) in publication.

This guideline for scientific publication ethics is translated and adapted based on Elsevier’s publication ethics policies, which include:

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:

• Determine the journal name, scope of discipline, publication frequency, and accreditation if required.
• Appoint editorial board members.
• Define relationships among the publisher, editors, reviewers, and other parties.
• Respect confidentiality for contributing researchers, authors, editors, and reviewers.
• Apply regulations regarding intellectual property rights, particularly copyright.
• Review journal policies and communicate them to authors, editors, reviewers, and readers.
• Establish a code of conduct for editors and reviewers.
• Publish the journal regularly.
• Ensure the availability of funding sources for sustainability.
• Develop cooperation networks and marketing strategies.
• Improve journal quality.
• Prepare permits and other legal aspects.
• The Editor-in-Chief’s decision is final based on submitted articles.

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR EDITORS:

Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published. Decisions are based on the validity and contribution of the article to researchers and readers. Editors may consult reviewers or other editors and must adhere to legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Fair Evaluation
Editors evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual content without discrimination based on religion, ethnicity, gender, nationality, or other factors.

Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, and editorial board.

Conflict of Interest
Unpublished materials must not be used in an editor’s own research without written consent from the author. Editors must avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships.

Cooperation in Investigations
Editors must respond to ethical complaints regarding submitted or published manuscripts. This may include contacting authors, institutions, or research bodies. If necessary, actions such as corrections, retractions, or statements of concern should be issued.

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR REVIEWERS:

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in decision-making and helps authors improve their work through editorial communication.

Timeliness
Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to review promptly should inform the editor immediately.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents and not shared or discussed without authorization.

Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate; comments should be clearly supported by arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and notify editors of any substantial similarity with other publications.

Conflict of Interest
Unpublished materials must not be used for personal research without written permission. Reviewers must decline review if conflicts of interest exist.

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR AUTHORS:

Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate research and objective discussion. Data should be clearly presented, allowing replication. Fraudulent or inaccurate statements are unethical.

Data Access
Authors may be required to provide raw data and should retain it for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
Plagiarism in all forms is unacceptable. Authors must ensure originality and properly cite others’ work. Self-plagiarism is also prohibited.

Multiple Submission
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal is unethical and unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of others’ work must always be given. Personal communications must not be used without written permission.

Authorship
Authorship is limited to those who significantly contributed to the work. All contributors should be listed as co-authors, and all must approve the final manuscript.

Hazards and Human Subjects
Authors must clearly identify any hazardous procedures. Research involving human subjects must comply with legal and ethical standards, including informed consent and protection of privacy.

Errors in Published Works
Authors must promptly notify editors of significant errors and cooperate in correcting or retracting the publication.

ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR WEBSITE ADMINISTRATORS:

The Website Administrator is responsible for managing the journal website. Specifically, duties include:

• Preparing the journal website;
• Configuring system options and managing user accounts;
• Registering editors, reviewers, and authors;
• Managing journal features;
• Monitoring statistical reports; and
• Uploading/publishing accepted manuscripts.