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Publication Ethics
International Journal of Culture and Edu-Tourism (IJCET) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher, are expected to adhere to ethical principles and professional responsibilities. The journal follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in addressing all aspects of publication ethics, including research integrity, publication malpractice, corrections, and retractions. Balai Publikasi Indonesia, as the publisher of IJCET, is committed to supporting editorial independence and ensuring the integrity of the scholarly record without interfering with editorial decisions.
Ethics for Editors
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Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's scholarly merit, originality, relevance to the journal's scope, and reviewers’ recommendations. Editors shall comply with applicable legal requirements concerning copyright, plagiarism, libel, and ethical research practices.
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Fair and Objective Evaluation
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic and intellectual merit, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religious beliefs, institutional affiliation, or political philosophy.
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Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
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Conflict of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the author's explicit written consent. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, financial, institutional, or other relationships with the authors or affiliated organizations.
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Handling Ethical Complaints
Editors must take reasonable and responsive measures when ethical concerns are raised regarding submitted or published manuscripts. Such measures may include contacting the authors, consulting relevant institutions, conducting investigations, and, where necessary, issuing corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other appropriate notices.
Ethics for Reviewers
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Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive feedback.
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Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or who know that they cannot complete the review within the requested timeframe should promptly notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
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Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without authorization from the editor.
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Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly and support their evaluations with relevant arguments and evidence.
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Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. They should also alert the editor to any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works of which they are aware.
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Conflict of Interest
Information obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, financial, institutional, or other relationships with the authors or organizations connected to the work.
Ethics for Authors
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Reporting Standards
Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed and provide an objective discussion of its significance. Data should be reported accurately and honestly. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.
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Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide the raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.
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Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. When the work or words of others are used, appropriate citation and acknowledgment must be provided. All forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are considered unethical and unacceptable.
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Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Submitting or publishing substantially the same work in multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior.
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Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have significantly influenced their research and manuscript preparation.
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Authorship of the Manuscript
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors, while others should be acknowledged appropriately.
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Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their findings. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.
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Correction and Retraction of Published Articles
When authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the publication as necessary.
