Publication Ethics

Publication ethics of Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia Journal is Based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This publication ethics statement is designed to ensure integrity and quality in scientific publishing. All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—must uphold high ethical standards as outlined by COPE.

Ethics of Journal Publishing Code

  • Identifying the journal’s name, the science’s scope, the timeline and the accreditation.
  • Identifying the editorial boards’ membership.
  • The relationship between authors, publishers, peer reviews and other contract parties is established.
  • Appreciating the confidentiality of contributors to research, author, editor, and peer review.
  • Applying intellectual property rights norms and regulations, in particular, to copyrights.
  • Conducting policy reviews and introducing them to authors, publishing committees, peer reviewers and readers.
  • Preparing the editor and peer review behavior code guidelines.
  • Publishing periodicals on a regular basis.
  • Ensure the resources are available for publishing the sustainable journal.
  • Establishing a network of cooperation and marketing.
  • Licensing preparation as well as other legal aspects.

 

Codes of Ethics for Editors

  • Improvement of publishing standard.
  • Ensure that the quality of the published papers is maintained.
  • Lead the right to express an opinion.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the academic track record of the author.
  • Corrections, clarifications, withdrawals and disclaimers should be submitted.
  • The authors are responsible for styling and formatting the paper, while the contents and any statements in the paper are the responsibility of the authors.
  • Evaluating the author's policies and attitudes in the published journal and peer review in order to increase accountability and minimize errors.
  • The author or third parties that may contribute to a false judgment are preventing defending our own views.
  • Encourage the author to refine the document until it is worth publishing.

 

Code of Ethics for Peer Review

  • The editors have the responsibility of evaluating the documents and submitting a review to the publisher in order to determine the paper's viability.
  • Reviewing the papers promptly (on time) in compliance with the scientific guideline.
  • Checking the records corrected according to the standards.
  • Motivating the author to develop documents by offering reviews, feedback, and advice.
  • Maintaining the privacy of the author by covering the findings and recommendations obtained from the author.
  • Reviewers shall not analyze documents which directly or indirectly involve reviewers in their work.
  • Following the peer review criteria for article review and editor evaluation.
  • Substantially reviewing the papers without correcting grammar, punctuation, and mistypes.
  • Ensuring reality, novelty and originality principles, prioritizing research, technology and innovation value.
  • Review must remain objective and uninfluenced by personal judgment or interests.
  • Ensure paper results remain confidential before publication.
  • Review only within areas of expertise; otherwise recommend another expert.
  • Remain open-minded to differing viewpoints.
  • Decline review if deadlines cannot be met and notify editors accordingly.
  • Provide honest, objective, and clear arguments. Review outcomes may include:
    • Accepted without revision
    • Accepted with minor revision
    • Accepted with major revision (resubmission required)
    • Rejected with recommendation for further submission
    • Rejected due to scientific flaws or ethical violations
  • Reviewed documents must not be used for personal or third-party interests.

 

Code of Ethics for Authors

  • Author responsible for the work and content of the paper including methods, analyses, and details.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to peer review comments.
  • Inform the editor if withdrawing a paper.
  • Clearly describe study limitations.
  • Respect publisher’s embargo policies prior to official publication.
  • Disclose if the manuscript is part of a multi-phase or multidisciplinary study.
  • Declare originality and exclusivity of the submitted manuscript.
  • Notify editor or publisher of any discovered error.
  • Obtain permissions for using copyrighted content.
  • Cite and quote other works appropriately.
  • Give credit to prior discoveries and inventions.
  • Do not cite unread publications.
  • Provide proof that ethical research standards were followed if requested.
  • Respond to post-publication feedback appropriately.