Publication Ethics

Ethics Statement for CoSBelife: Community Service For Better Life

Published by Konsorsium Pengetahuan Innoscientia

The ethics statement for CoSBelife: Community Service For Better Life, formulated by the Konsorsium Pengetahuan Innoscientia, is in line with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This document outlines the ethical obligations of the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, reviewers, and authors. The fundamental principles include:

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Journal Scope and Ethical Standards:

Articles published in CoSBelife: Community Service For Better Life are crucial in forming a reputable and connected knowledge network across various fields. These publications reflect the quality and integrity of the authors and their institutions. Therefore, maintaining high ethical standards is essential for all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the general public. The Editor of CoSBelife is dedicated to ensuring a fair and thorough evaluation of all submissions. Editors and reviewers assess manuscripts impartially, without bias towards the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or political views. Plagiarism detection tools are used to uphold the integrity of the articles.

Author Responsibilities:

Authors must ensure their submissions are original and free from plagiarism. Previously published works in other journals cannot be reproduced. Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is not allowed. Publication in another journal is only permissible after the manuscript has been rejected or withdrawn by the current journal. Authors must promptly report any significant errors in their published work to the Editor-in-Chief or publisher for correction or retraction. Authors must significantly contribute to their work and accept responsibility for any shortcomings.

Reviewer Responsibilities:

Reviewers should confirm their expertise before accepting a review assignment. They should decline to review if they have conflicts of interest or insufficient knowledge of the subject. Reviews should be conducted objectively, fairly, and professionally. Ethical issues encountered during the review process should be reported to the Editor-in-Chief. Reviewers should ensure the authenticity of the submissions and be vigilant against plagiarism and redundant publication. The confidentiality of the review process must be maintained, and discussions without permission are prohibited. Reviews should be completed within the allocated time frame, with extension requests subject to the Editor-in-Chief's discretion.

Editorial Board Member Responsibilities:

Editorial Board members should actively contribute to the journal's development and excellence, act as ambassadors for the journal, support and promote the journal, and participate in the review of assigned manuscripts.

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities:

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for evaluating manuscripts based on intellectual merit alone, maintaining the confidentiality of the manuscripts, deciding on the timing and selection of articles for publication, seeking input from board members, reviewers, and authors to enhance the journal's quality and visibility, providing clear guidelines to contributors on the submission process and expectations, and ensuring the selection of suitable reviewers.