Publication Ethics
The Journal of Global Community Service and Innovation (JGCSI) is committed to upholding integrity and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers—are required to understand and adhere to the ethical principles outlined below.
This statement clarifies the ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of article publication in JGCSI, including the author(s), Editor in Chief, the Editorial Board, the Managing Editor, the peer-reviewer, and the publisher (Jakarta Global University). This statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
Author Responsibilities
1. Reporting Standards
Authors must present their research findings accurately, completely, and objectively. Research data should be clearly reported to allow replication by other researchers. Misleading or dishonest reporting constitutes unethical behavior and is unacceptable.
2. Data Access and Retention
Authors are expected to provide raw data for editorial review if required. Where feasible, data should be made publicly accessible in accordance with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases. Data should be retained for a reasonable period after publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original. Proper citation and acknowledgment must be provided when using or adapting the work of others.
4. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
The same manuscript must not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously or republished without proper scientific justification. Such practices constitute unethical publishing behavior.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources
All sources that have significantly influenced the research must be properly acknowledged. Fair recognition of others’ work through appropriate citation is a fundamental responsibility of authors.
6. Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.
7. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of their results. All sources of funding must be clearly stated.
8. Correction of Errors
If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor so that corrections or retraction can be made.
9. Research Safety and Ethics
If the research involves hazardous materials, special procedures, or risky equipment, these must be clearly stated in the manuscript.
Editor Responsibilities
1. Fair Evaluation
Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their academic merit without regard to the authors’ personal characteristics, such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.
2. Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts. Information may only be shared with relevant parties, such as authors, reviewers, or the publisher, as necessary in the editorial process.
3. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished information disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s explicit written consent.
4. Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. Decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance, and alignment with the journal’s scope, as well as legal requirements related to copyright and plagiarism.
5. Manuscript Review Process
Editors must ensure that all manuscripts undergo an originality screening before entering the peer review process. The review process must be conducted fairly and transparently, involving competent reviewers who are free from conflicts of interest.
Reviewer Responsibilities
1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions by providing objective and constructive feedback to improve the quality of manuscripts.
2. Timeliness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript or unable to complete the review within the specified time should inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.
3. Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear arguments supported by evidence. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
4. Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without the editor’s permission.
5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Information obtained through the peer review process must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist with the authors, institutions, or related parties.
6. Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published works must be reported to the editor.
