Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics Policy for Jurnal Wasian

1. Introduction

Jurnal Wasian upholds the highest standards of academic integrity by implementing strict ethical guidelines and a rigorous peer-review process. Our editorial team takes professional ethics violations, such as plagiarism, data falsification, or misattribution of authorship, very seriously. This policy outlines the responsibilities of all stakeholders and ensures adherence to ethical practices.

2. Ethical Principles

Jurnal Wasian's commitment to ethical publishing is underscored by its adherence to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) principles and guidelines. These COPE flowcharts are a robust framework for addressing ethical concerns, including misconduct. Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Wasian must uphold these high standards, being original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

3. Ethical Considerations for Research

3.1 Human Research

  1. Research involving human participants must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki.
  2. Participants must provide informed consent, and ethical review board approval is required.
  3. Privacy and anonymity must be protected, with special considerations for vulnerable populations.
  4. Research involving children must adhere to appropriate consent procedures.

3.2 Clinical Trials

  1. Clinical trials must be registered with reputable organisations, such as those listed by the WHO Clinical Trials Registry Platform.
  2. Registration details must be included in the manuscript.

3.3 Animal Research

  1. Studies involving animals must prioritise animal welfare and minimise harm.
  2. Approval from relevant authorities is required, with records maintained on procedures impacting animal welfare.
  3. Special permissions are required for research involving higher animals, and exceptions must be disclosed.

3.4 Plant Research

  1. Research on plants must comply with the Convention on Biological Diversity and follow guidelines from plant conservation organisations.
  2. Rare plant species must be protected, and thorough records of plant collections must be maintained.

3.5 Cell Culture Research

  1. Cell culture research must credit the source and provide detailed descriptions, particularly for non-publicly available cultures.

4. Responsibilities of Authors

4.1 Authorship

  1. Authors must have contributed significantly to the study's conception, data collection, analysis, writing, and final manuscript approval.
  2. Changes to authorship must be approved by all authors and communicated to the editorial team.

4.2 Originality and Plagiarism

  1. Manuscripts must be original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism or self-plagiarism.

4.3 Conflict of Interest

  1. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work.

4.4 Data Integrity

  1. Authors must ensure the accuracy and reliability of data and provide raw data if requested for review.

5. Open Access Policy

Jurnal Wasian reaffirms its commitment to open-access principles as outlined by the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI). All articles are freely available for reading, downloading, copying, distribution, and use without legal, financial, or technical barriers, fostering a sense of inclusivity and belonging in the academic community.

6. Editorial and Peer Review Process

6.1 Editorial Responsibilities

  1. Editors must ensure fair and unbiased manuscript evaluations based solely on academic merit.
  2. Confidentiality must be maintained, and conflicts of interest avoided.
  3. Ethical concerns like plagiarism will be addressed promptly using COPE guidelines.

6.2 Peer Review

  1. Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, provide constructive feedback, and respect confidentiality.
  2. Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and report ethical issues, such as suspected plagiarism.

7. Addressing Ethical Misconduct

7.1 Investigation

  1. Following COPE procedures, the editorial board thoroughly investigates allegations of misconduct.

7.2 Corrective Actions

  1. Corrective actions may include retractions, corrections, or notifications to the author’s institution if misconduct is confirmed.

8. Ethical Compliance Statement

Authors, reviewers, and editors who submit manuscripts to Jurnal Wasian agree to the ethical principles outlined in this policy and periodically review them to ensure compliance with moral principles and alignment. The policy is based on evolving ethical standards and best practices.