1. Author Responsibilities:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit original work, and any previously published material must be properly cited. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.
• Authorship: All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial contributions to the research. All authors should approve the final manuscript and are accountable for the integrity of the research.
• Data Integrity: Authors must present data and results accurately. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unethical and prohibited.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.
• Ethical Compliance: Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards, with appropriate approval and informed consent obtained where applicable.

2. Reviewer Responsibilities:

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts and associated information as confidential. They should not discuss or share manuscript details with others without permission.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and focused on improving the quality and clarity of the manuscript. Personal criticism of authors is not acceptable.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality. If a conflict arises, the reviewer should recuse themselves from the review process.
• Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews within the specified timeframe to ensure the timely processing of manuscripts.

3. Editor Responsibilities:

• Fair and Unbiased Decision-Making: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on scientific merit and relevance to the journal’s scope, free from any personal bias. Decisions should not be influenced by the authors' race, gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.
• Confidentiality: Editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the identities of reviewers. Information about the manuscript should only be shared with individuals involved in the editorial process.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the manuscript. They should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a personal or financial interest.
• Ethical Oversight: Editors are responsible for ensuring that the journal adheres to ethical guidelines and best practices in publishing, such as COPE’s Code of Conduct for Journal Editors. This includes ensuring that proper procedures are followed in cases of research misconduct or ethical violations.

4. Publication Integrity:

• Corrections, Retractions, and Clarifications: If an error or misconduct is detected in a published article, the journal will take appropriate action, such as issuing corrections, retractions, or clarifications. This is in line with COPE’s guidelines on dealing with research and publication misconduct.
• Plagiarism Detection: All submissions are checked for plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected.
• Transparency: The journal will ensure transparency in the publication process, including clear documentation of all decisions related to manuscript acceptance or rejection, and actions taken in cases of misconduct.

5. Ethical Standards and Compliance:

• COPE Compliance: The journal adheres to the COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors and follows COPE guidelines on handling ethical issues in publishing, such as authorship disputes, data falsification, and duplicate publication.
• DOAJ Compliance: As part of its commitment to open access, the journal ensures that all published content is freely available to the public and complies with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) guidelines, ensuring accessibility and widespread dissemination of research.
• Sinta Accreditation Compliance: The journal follows the ethical standards and publication guidelines as set by Sinta (Science and Technology Index) for Indonesian academic journals, ensuring high-quality research and academic integrity.