Publication Ethich

A. Ethics for Authors

  1. Originality and Plagiarism

    • Authors must ensure that the submitted article is an original work, not an adaptation or translation, and has never been published in any form, either print or digital. The manuscript is also not being submitted for consideration in another journal. Any findings, ideas, or interpretations submitted must reflect the author's independent intellectual contribution.

    • Any use of scientific work, data, or ideas originating from other parties must be accompanied by proper recognition through an appropriate citation and reference system. Authors must include the source of the quotation clearly and accurately to avoid indirect forms of plagiarism, including paraphrasing without attribution.

    • Any form of plagiarism, whether in the form of direct plagiarism, unsourced paraphrasing, or unauthorized recognition of the work of others, will not be tolerated. Likewise, self-plagiarism is the reuse of substantial parts of the author's own previously published work without citing the source and the editor's approval. Violation of these provisions will be subject to sanctions in the form of rejection of the manuscript, retraction of publication, or other academic actions.

  2. Author Attribution

    • Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to significant aspects of the research, including conception of the idea, design of the methodology, execution of the study, analysis, and interpretation of data, are eligible for authorship. Contributions of an administrative or technical nature without significant intellectual involvement do not qualify as authorship.

    • The principal author is responsible for ensuring that only individuals who meet the criteria for authorship are included as authors and that no ineligible individuals are included. The principal author must also coordinate communication among all authors and ensure transparency of each party's contributions.

    • All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before it is submitted for publication. By agreeing to this, the authors acknowledge joint responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the manuscript's content and agree to answer any questions regarding any part of the research.

  3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

    • Authors are required to honestly and transparently disclose any potential conflict of interest, whether financial or non-financial, that may influence the design, implementation, interpretation, or conclusions of the research. This disclosure is part of the ethical commitment to maintain scientific integrity, prevent bias, and ensure accountability in scientific publications.

  4. Data Usage

    • Data used in research must be obtained, managed, and analyzed ethically, transparently, and accurately. Authors must ensure that data collection is carried out in accordance with the principles of scientific integrity, respect for individual rights, and subject to valid consent when involving human or animal subjects.

    • Authors should be willing to provide raw data or other supporting documentation to editors or reviewers upon request, for verification of research results. Provision of data must be done while maintaining confidentiality, subject privacy, and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

  5. Research Ethics

    • Research involving human or animal subjects must first obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee (e.g., the ethics committee of the relevant institution or agency). Evidence of such approval must be included in the manuscript as part of scientific transparency and accountability. Research must adhere to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki or other relevant international ethical guidelines.

    • Authors are required to include written informed consent from each human research subject, especially when personal, identifiable, or sensitive information is presented in the publication. Authors are also responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and privacy of subjects and ensuring that participation is voluntary and without coercion, with full understanding of the objectives and risks of the research.

  6. Correction and Retraction

    • If the author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in the results or interpretation after the article has been published, the author has an ethical and professional responsibility to promptly notify the editor. The author must cooperate with the editor to make corrections or retractions of the article in accordance with applicable procedures and ethical guidelines for scientific publication.

B. Ethics for Editors

  1. Publication Decision

    • The editor is fully responsible for the final decision to accept, reject, or revise the submitted manuscript, based on the evaluation of its scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the scope and objectives of the journal.

    • Such decisions must be based on the results of a fair, objective and transparent peer-review process, and not influenced by external pressure, personal bias or conflicts of interest.

  2. Confidentiality

    • Editors are required to maintain the confidentiality of all information related to submitted manuscripts, including the contents of the manuscript and the identities of authors and reviewers, and may not disclose this information to other parties who are not involved in the publication process. Information or data obtained from unpublished manuscripts must not be used for the personal benefit of the editor or any other party without written permission from the author.

  3. Handling Conflict of Interest

    • Editors should decline to consider manuscripts where there is a potential conflict of interest, either direct or indirect, with any of the authors, institutional affiliations, research funding, or personal/professional relationships.

    • If an editor submits a manuscript to the same journal, the editorial process should be completely outsourced to another editor who is independent and has no conflict of interest, to ensure a fair and impartial process.

  4. Fairness and Objectivity

    • Editors are required to evaluate manuscripts based on academic quality without regard to the authors' personal identity, including race, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, ethnicity, religious belief, disability status, institutional affiliation, or political opinion. Any form of discrimination or unfair treatment in the editorial process is intolerable and must be strictly avoided.

  5. Publication Ethics Supervision

    • Editors are responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the journal by monitoring and following up on suspected ethical violations such as plagiarism, data manipulation, fabrication of research results, duplication of publication, and copyright abuse. Editors are required to take appropriate action against manuscripts that violate publication ethics, including making corrections, retracting the article, or providing clarification if necessary.

C. Ethics for Reviewers

  1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

    • Reviewers play an important role in supporting the editorial process through honest and objective scientific evaluation. Feedback from reviewers not only helps editors in making publishing decisions, but also makes a real contribution to improving the quality of manuscripts through constructive, relevant, and evidence-based feedback.

  2. Confidentiality

    • All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, or use information in the manuscript for personal or other advantage, except with explicit permission from the editor.

  3. Standard of Objectivity

    • The review process must be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of the author is unethical and unacceptable.

    • Reviewers should express their views clearly, with supporting arguments and based on data or scientific principles that can be accounted for.

  4. Source Acknowledgement

    • Reviewers should pay attention to and point out relevant literature that has not been cited by the authors but is important to the substance of the manuscript.

    • If reviewers suspect plagiarism, duplication, or other ethical violations, they are required to report them to the editor with sufficient supporting evidence.

  5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

    • Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have actual or potential conflicts of interest with any of the authors, institutional affiliations, or funding bodies. Any personal, professional, or financial relationships that might impair the objectivity of the reviewer should be disclosed to the editor.

  6. Punctuality

    • Reviewers must complete the review process within the time limit specified by the editor. If a reviewer is unable to complete the review within the specified time, he/she must immediately notify the editor so that the manuscript can be transferred to another reviewer without hindering the editorial process.

This publication ethics is applied to maintain academic integrity and professionalism in scientific publishing. Nizamiyah: Jurnal Sains, Sosial dan Multidisiplin is committed to carrying out the publication process ethically, transparently, and responsibly according to international standards.