Publication Ethics

Partisipan: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is published by Konsorsium Pengetahuan Innoscientia and adheres to the highest ethical standards in publishing. The following outlines the responsibilities of authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the editor-in-chief to ensure integrity and quality in the publication process.

Author Responsibilities

  1. Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  2. Citation: Properly acknowledge and cite all sources and contributions from other researchers.
  3. Disclosure: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the research or its interpretation.
  4. Ethical Compliance: Ensure that the research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining necessary approvals and consent from participants.
  5. Data Accuracy: Authors must present accurate data and findings, and must not manipulate or fabricate data.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and not discuss it with others.
  2. Objective Evaluation: Provide an unbiased assessment of the manuscript based on its quality, relevance, and contribution to the field.
  3. Timeliness: Complete the review within the stipulated time frame to facilitate the publication process.
  4. Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest that may bias their judgment.

Editorial Board Member Responsibilities

  1. Quality Assurance: Ensure the journal maintains high standards of scholarly integrity and quality.
  2. Fairness: Treat all manuscripts impartially and without discrimination, based solely on their merits.
  3. Advisory Role: Provide guidance and support to the editor-in-chief in policy development and editorial decisions.
  4. Conflict of Interest Management: Avoid any conflicts of interest in their decisions regarding manuscripts.

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities

  1. Decision-Making: Make final decisions on manuscript submissions based on the peer review process, considering the feedback from reviewers and editorial board members.
  2. Integrity of the Journal: Uphold the ethical standards of the journal and address any issues related to publication ethics or misconduct.
  3. Transparency: Ensure transparency in the publication process and communicate openly with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members.
  4. Conflict Resolution: Address any disputes or conflicts that arise in the publication process promptly and fairly.