Publication Ethics


Journal.my.id is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability in scholarly publishing.

1. Ethical Principles

All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—must adhere to ethical standards to ensure the credibility and quality of scholarly publications.

Journal.my.id follows ethical guidelines aligned with:

  • Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
  • International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
  • Best practices in academic publishing

2. Duties of Authors

2.1 Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, objective, and transparent accounts of their research. Sufficient detail and references should be provided to allow replication. Fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation of data constitutes unethical behavior .

2.2 Data Access and Retention

Authors should retain raw data and be prepared to provide access for editorial review or public use when appropriate.

2.3 Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be original. All sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

2.4 Multiple or Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish redundant work.

2.5 Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper credit must be given to all sources that influenced the research.

2.6 Authorship Criteria

Authorship should reflect significant contributions to:

  • Conceptualization
  • Design
  • Execution
  • Interpretation

All co-authors must approve the final manuscript prior to submission.

2.7 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may affect the interpretation of results.

2.8 Corrections of Errors

If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in corrections or retractions.

2.9 Ethical Considerations in Research

Research involving human participants, animals, or hazardous materials must clearly state ethical approval and safety considerations.


3. Duties of Editors

3.1 Fair Evaluation

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit, without discrimination regarding race, gender, religion, or political views .

3.2 Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to unauthorized parties.

3.3 Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted based on:

  • Scientific quality
  • Relevance
  • Originality

3.4 Conflict of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials for their own research without written consent from authors.

3.5 Peer Review Oversight

Editors must ensure:

  • Fair and unbiased review
  • Selection of qualified reviewers
  • Avoidance of conflicts of interest

4. Duties of Reviewers

4.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in decision-making and help improve manuscript quality.

4.2 Promptness

Reviewers must complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or decline if unable.

4.3 Objectivity

Reviews must be objective, constructive, and supported by clear arguments.

4.4 Confidentiality

Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.

4.5 Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review if any conflict of interest exists.

4.6 Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and potential overlap with existing publications .


5. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

5.1 Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts exceeding acceptable similarity thresholds will be rejected.

5.2 Retraction and Correction Policy

Articles may be:

  • Corrected (Erratum/Correction)
  • Retracted (if misconduct is proven)

5.3 Complaints and Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a formal request to:
📧 cs@journal.my.id
📱 WhatsApp: +62 815-1300-1300

5.4 Data Integrity

Any manipulation of data or images is strictly prohibited.


6. Open Access Policy

Journal.my.id supports open access to scholarly work to enhance knowledge dissemination and global visibility.


7. Ethical Oversight

Editors may request:

  • Ethical clearance documents
  • Informed consent (if applicable)
  • Data transparency statements

8. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Journal.my.id ensures:

  • Transparent editorial processes
  • Accountability in publication decisions
  • Continuous improvement aligned with global standards
For inquiries related to publication ethics, please contact:

📧 Email: editor@journal.my.id
📱 WhatsApp: +62 815-1300-1300