Publication Ethics

JUPMASA: Jurnal Pengembangan Masyarakat is published by Konsorsium Pengetahuan Innoscientia and adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics. This includes the following responsibilities for authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the editor-in-chief:

Author Responsibilities

  1. Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere. Proper citation of sources and acknowledgment of others' work is essential.
  2. Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their data and must report any errors or discrepancies promptly.
  3. Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects or animals must receive ethical approval from the relevant authorities, and authors should disclose this in their manuscript.
  4. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their research.
  5. Plagiarism: Authors should avoid any form of plagiarism and must ensure their work is free from unacknowledged copying.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential and not disclose information to third parties.
  2. Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide constructive and unbiased feedback to help improve the manuscript.
  3. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts where necessary.
  4. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their evaluations in a timely manner to ensure the prompt processing of manuscripts.

Editorial Board Member Responsibilities

  1. Quality Assurance: Editorial board members are responsible for maintaining the journal's academic standards and ensuring a rigorous peer review process.
  2. Decision Making: Board members should contribute to decision-making regarding manuscript acceptance and rejection based on quality and relevance.
  3. Policy Development: They should help develop and uphold ethical guidelines and policies for the journal.
  4. Community Engagement: Board members are encouraged to promote the journal within their academic communities to attract high-quality submissions.

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities

  1. Editorial Independence: The editor-in-chief has the authority to make final decisions on manuscript acceptance and ensures that all decisions are made based on academic merit.
  2. Conflict of Interest: The editor-in-chief must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from decisions involving manuscripts they are associated with.
  3. Ethical Oversight: They are responsible for ensuring that the journal adheres to ethical standards and addressing any ethical issues that arise.
  4. Author and Reviewer Support: The editor-in-chief should support both authors and reviewers, providing guidance on the submission and review processes.