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:
📧 editor@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