Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

JIPENDIKA: Jurnal Inovasi Pembelajaran dan Pendidikan is a peer-reviewed journal. This statement outlines the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the publication of scientific articles in this journal, as well as the handling of alleged research misconduct, including authors, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, reviewers, and the publisher. This statement refers to the COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in JIPENDIKA: Jurnal Inovasi Pembelajaran dan Pendidikan is an essential part of developing a reliable and high-quality network of scientific knowledge. The peer-reviewed publication process reflects the quality of the author’s work and the institutions that support them. Therefore, it is important to establish standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing: authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the scientific community.

The publisher of JIPENDIKA is committed to maintaining the integrity of all publishing processes and ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial revenue, advertising, or any other irrelevant interests.

 

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in producing, conducting, reviewing, or reporting research results. If authors are found to have engaged in misconduct, the editor is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.

All suspected cases of misconduct will be handled in accordance with COPE’s best practices. Articles found to contain violations will be rejected, or if already published, will be retracted with an official notice.

 

Publication Decisions

The editors of JIPENDIKA are responsible for deciding which articles are suitable for publication based on validity, scientific contribution, and relevance to readers. Editorial decisions may be guided by the editorial board’s policies and by legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, or plagiarism.

 

Complaints and Appeals

JIPENDIKA provides a mechanism for handling complaints related to the editorial process, suspected citation manipulation, conflicts of interest, or unfairness in the review process. All complaints will be managed according to COPE’s guidelines.

 

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual content without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.

 

Confidentiality

Information about submitted manuscripts must be kept confidential and only disclosed to the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher.

 

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts may not be used in an editor’s or reviewer’s personal research without the written consent of the author.

 

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

  • Promptness: Reviewers who feel unqualified to review or unable to provide a timely review must notify the editor immediately.

  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review are confidential and must not be disclosed or discussed with others.

  • Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively and supported by clear arguments.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work and report any potential plagiarism or substantial similarity.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest with the authors or their institutions.

 

Author Responsibilities

  • Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their research. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical.

  • Data Access and Retention: Authors should be prepared to provide raw data for editorial review and retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that submitted works are original and free of plagiarism.

  • Multiple or Redundant Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of all relevant sources must be given.

  • Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those who made a significant contribution. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including sources of financial support.

  • Fundamental Errors: If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor to correct or retract the paper.

  • Research Ethics: Authors must describe ethical considerations of their research, including ethical approval if the study involves humans, animals, or sensitive data.

 

By implementing these principles, JIPENDIKA: Jurnal Inovasi Pembelajaran dan Pendidikan is committed to maintaining the quality, integrity, and credibility of scientific publications in the field of learning and education.