Publication Ethics

The ethics statement for BioSatu: Journal of Biological Science and Biology Education, developed by the Konsorsium Pengetahuan Innoscientia, aligns with the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, reviewers, and authors, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct throughout the publication process.

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Journal Scope and Ethical Standards: BioSatu: Journal of Biological Science and Biology Education aims to establish a reputable and interconnected knowledge network across various disciplines. The quality and integrity of the articles reflect the authors and their institutions, necessitating high ethical standards for all involved in the publication process. The Editor is committed to a fair and rigorous evaluation of all submissions, ensuring impartiality and using plagiarism detection tools to maintain article integrity.

Author Responsibilities: Authors must ensure their work is original and free from plagiarism, not previously published elsewhere, and not simultaneously submitted to multiple journals. They must report significant errors in their published work for correction or retraction and take responsibility for their contributions.

Reviewer Responsibilities: Reviewers should confirm their expertise before accepting assignments, avoid conflicts of interest, and conduct reviews objectively and professionally. They must report ethical issues, ensure the authenticity of submissions, maintain confidentiality, and complete reviews within the given timeframe.

Editorial Board Member Responsibilities: Members are expected to actively contribute to the journal's development, act as ambassadors, support, and promote the journal, and participate in manuscript reviews.

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities: The Editor-in-Chief evaluates manuscripts based on intellectual merit, maintains confidentiality, decides on the timing and selection of articles for publication, seeks input to enhance the journal's quality, provides clear guidelines to contributors, and ensures the selection of suitable reviewers.