Publication Ethics

Takhdimul Mujtama: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is committed to maintaining integrity in scientific publishing. This publication ethics statement outlines the responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in the publishing process, based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

  • Ensure originality and avoid any form of plagiarism.

  • Declare that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere and has not been previously published.

  • Cite all references properly and accurately.

  • Report data honestly without fabrication or manipulation.

  • Include all individuals who contributed significantly to the manuscript as authors.

2. Editors’ Responsibilities

  • Ensure a fair, objective, and timely peer review process.

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Refrain from using information from submitted papers for personal gain.

  • Make decisions based solely on the academic quality and relevance to the journal’s focus.

3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  • Review manuscripts objectively, constructively, and in a timely manner.

  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript content.

  • Avoid using information from reviewed manuscripts for personal purposes.

  • Provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the manuscript.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

  • Support the editorial process in a professional and ethical manner.

  • Ensure that all manuscripts are handled according to academic and ethical standards.

  • Take appropriate actions in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.