Publication Ethic
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Publication Ethics
The publication of an article in the peer-reviewed JUSTNESS journal is an essential component in developing a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality and integrity of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. This publication ethics statement is based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors .
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Duties of Editors
Editorial Responsibility
The editor is responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published. Decisions must be based on the validity, academic quality, relevance, and importance of the work for researchers and readers. Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Hukum Zainul Hasan, as the publisher, is committed to maintaining integrity throughout every stage of the publication process.
Fair Play
Editors must evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript except to the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial advisers, and publisher when appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished material contained in a submitted manuscript must not be used in the editor's own research without the author's explicit written consent.
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Duties of Reviewers
Peer Review Standards
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive communication.
Promptness
A reviewer who is unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or unable to complete the review promptly must notify the editor and withdraw from the process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shown to or discussed with others without editorial authorization.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism is inappropriate, and reviewers should express their assessments clearly with relevant supporting arguments.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant works not cited by the authors and inform the editor of substantial similarities or overlaps with other published papers.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Information obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal benefit. Reviewers must decline manuscripts involving competitive, collaborative, financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest.
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Duties of Authors
Authorial Integrity
Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate account of the research and an objective discussion of its significance. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review, facilitate public access when appropriate, and retain research data for a reasonable period after publication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is original. Any ideas, words, data, or materials derived from other sources must be properly cited or quoted.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors must not publish substantially similar research in more than one primary publication or submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship must be limited to individuals who made substantial contributions to the conception, design, implementation, analysis, or interpretation of the research. The corresponding author must ensure that all eligible co-authors approve the final manuscript and its submission.
Disclosure and Fundamental Errors
Authors must disclose relevant financial or substantive conflicts of interest. When a significant error is discovered after publication, the author must promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.
