Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Analisis Sejarah: Mencari Jalan Sejarah is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in academic publishing. Our publication ethics policies are guided by the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). The following ethical guidelines apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to ensure the credibility and transparency of the scholarly work published in this journal.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and free from plagiarism. Any use of other works must be properly cited or quoted. The journal utilizes plagiarism detection software (Turnitin) to screen submitted manuscripts. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unacceptable and will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

  • Data Accuracy and Integrity: Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of data presented in their work. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data constitutes unethical behavior and will result in manuscript rejection or retraction.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of all sources is mandatory. Authors should cite any publications or data that have been influential in shaping their research. Failure to appropriately cite others’ work will be considered unethical conduct.

  • Authorship Criteria: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission. Any changes to the authorship (additions, deletions, or rearrangements) must be approved by all authors and reported to the editor.

  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their research. All sources of financial support must be acknowledged in the manuscript.

  • Multiple or Redundant Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting a manuscript concurrently to more than one publication or publishing the same research in multiple journals is considered unethical publishing behavior and will result in rejection or retraction.

  • Ethics Approval for Research Involving Humans or Animals: For research involving human participants or animals, authors must include a statement confirming that all procedures were conducted following ethical standards, including approval from relevant ethics committees. Consent from human participants must be obtained and stated clearly in the manuscript.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editorial Independence: The editor-in-chief and editorial board members are responsible for making final decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. These decisions are based solely on the manuscript's academic merit, relevance to the journal's scope, and adherence to ethical standards. Editorial decisions will not be influenced by personal, financial, or political considerations.

  • Confidentiality: The editor and editorial team must ensure that submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Information about a submitted manuscript will not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and editorial advisors. Editors must protect the identities of peer reviewers in a double-blind review process.

  • Fairness: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their scholarly content, regardless of the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality, or political philosophy. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated.

  • Handling of Conflicts of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where there is a conflict of interest, whether personal, professional, or financial. In such cases, another member of the editorial board will take over the decision-making process for that manuscript.

  • Addressing Misconduct: Editors are responsible for investigating any allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, or breaches of research ethics. In cases of misconduct, the editor will follow COPE guidelines to ensure a fair and transparent process, which may include retracting or correcting published articles if necessary.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: Peer reviewers are required to treat the manuscripts they review as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share the manuscript with others or discuss its contents, except with the editor. Reviewers must not use the information gained during the peer review process for personal advantage.

  • Objective Evaluation: Reviewers must provide an objective and constructive evaluation of the manuscript. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should offer clear and detailed feedback to improve the quality of the work, identifying strengths and weaknesses without bias.

  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest, whether financial, personal, or professional. They should notify the editor if they feel unqualified to review the manuscript or cannot provide a fair and impartial review.

  • Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed-upon timeframe. If they are unable to meet the deadline, they should promptly notify the editor and, if possible, suggest alternative reviewers.

4. Handling Allegations of Misconduct

  • Allegations of Research Misconduct: The journal takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. If misconduct (such as plagiarism, falsification of data, or inappropriate authorship) is suspected, the editor will initiate an investigation following COPE guidelines. The investigation may involve contacting the authors’ institutions and/or retracting the published article if misconduct is confirmed.

  • Corrections and Retractions: When errors or misconduct are identified in published articles, the journal will take appropriate action by issuing corrections or retractions. Minor errors that do not affect the results or conclusions will be corrected through errata. For major errors or ethical violations, the journal will retract the article, explaining the reason for retraction clearly.

5. Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Authors: All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may affect the research. Such relationships include, but are not limited to, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, and personal relationships with other authors or institutions.

  • Editors: Editors and editorial staff must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including relationships with authors, institutions, or funders related to the manuscript. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest.

  • Reviewers: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where they cannot provide an unbiased evaluation.

6. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

The journal encourages post-publication discussion through letters to the editor or commentary on published articles. Authors are required to respond promptly and professionally to questions about their research. If errors or inconsistencies are found post-publication, the authors must work with the editor to make corrections or issue retractions where necessary.