Publication Ethics
Jurnal Arbitrase is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows guidelines set forth by reputable organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher are expected to adhere to the following ethical standards:
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Authorship and Originality:
- Authors must ensure that their manuscripts represent original work and have not been published elsewhere.
- All authors listed on a manuscript should have made significant contributions to the research and agree to its submission for publication.
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Plagiarism and Attribution:
- Authors should acknowledge all sources of data and ideas used in their research and cite publications that have influenced their work.
- Plagiarism in any form is unethical and not tolerated. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected or retracted.
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Conflict of Interest:
- Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or presentation of their research findings.
- Editors and reviewers are also required to declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts exist.
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Peer Review Process:
- All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Arbitrasi undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality and validity of published research.
- Reviewers are expected to provide constructive feedback, maintain confidentiality, and declare any conflicts of interest.
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Data Access and Retention:
- Authors should be prepared to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review, if requested, and retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.
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Ethical Treatment of Subjects:
- Research involving human subjects or animals must adhere to ethical guidelines and receive approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees.
- Informed consent should be obtained from participants involved in studies where applicable.
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Publication Decisions:
- Editorial decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are based on the academic merit of the work, its relevance to the journal's scope, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Editors have the responsibility to maintain the integrity of the peer-review process and ensure fairness and transparency in publication decisions.
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Correction and Retraction:
- Authors, editors, or readers who identify errors in published articles should promptly notify the journal's editorial office.
- Corrections, clarifications, or retractions will be issued as appropriate to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
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Editorial Independence:
- Editorial decisions are made independently of the journal's sponsoring organization or commercial interests.
- Editors uphold the principle of editorial freedom and are guided solely by the academic merit and integrity of submitted manuscripts.
Jurnal Arbitrase is dedicated to promoting ethical practices in academic publishing and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability among all stakeholders involved in the publication process.