Publication Ethics

Jurnal EkoRegion is committed to maintaining academic integrity and upholding ethical publication standards throughout its editorial and publishing processes. In handling all aspects of research and publication ethics, including suspected ethical violations, this journal adheres to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The following ethical standards apply to editors, reviewers, and authors.

Editorial Duties and Responsibilities

1. Publication Decisions

The editor is responsible for deciding which manuscripts are suitable for publication based on their scientific validity, academic contribution, novelty, and relevance to the scope of Jurnal EKOREGION. Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political views.

In carrying out their duties, the editor may consult with members of the editorial board and/or reviewers and is required to comply with legal regulations regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

2. Peer Review Process

Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial selection process by the editor and is then evaluated through a peer review system. The editor is responsible for appointing competent, independent reviewers free from conflicts of interest.

3. Confidentiality

Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all information related to submitted manuscripts. Information regarding manuscripts may only be shared with the corresponding author, reviewers, the editorial board, and the publisher as required by the editorial process.

4. Conflict of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information disclosed in a manuscript for their own research without the express written consent of the author. Editors must avoid any conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Responsibilities

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

The peer review process assists editors in their decision-making and assists authors in improving the quality of their manuscripts.

2. Timeliness

Any reviewer who feels they lack the competence or are unable to complete the review process in a timely manner should immediately notify the editor and excuse themselves from the review process.

3. Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed without the editor's permission.

4. Objectivity

Evaluations should be made objectively, based on clear scientific arguments and supported by sufficient evidence. Personal criticism of the authors is unacceptable.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant uncited work and notify the editor of any indication of substantial similarity to other publications.

6. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should not review manuscripts if they have any personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could impair their objectivity.

 

Author Obligations

1. Reporting Standards

Authors are required to present research results honestly, accurately, and objectively. Data should be presented transparently and in sufficient detail to permit replication of the research. Falsification or fabrication of data is an ethical violation.

2. Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that the manuscript is their original work. All sources must be properly cited. EKOREGION Journal performs similarity checks on each manuscript.

3. Multiple and Simultaneous Publication

Authors should not submit the same or substantially similar manuscripts to more than one journal concurrently.

4. Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and approved the submission.

5. Conflict of Interest and Funding Sources

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and all sources of funding for the research.

6. Corrections and Retractions

If a significant error is discovered in a published article, the author must immediately notify the editor for correction, clarification, or retraction in accordance with journal policy.

This ethics policy aims to ensure that the EKOREGION Journal publishes high-quality, credible, and high-integrity scientific work, and supports the sustainable development of science.