Publication Ethics

1. Introduction

The Publication Ethics of Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Ubhara Jaya (JIMU) serves as a guideline for authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers in maintaining scientific integrity, academic quality, and public trust in scholarly publications. This guideline refers to the COPE Best Practice Guidelines and ensures that the publication process is conducted ethically, transparently, and responsibly.

2. Author Responsibilities

  1. Originality and Authenticity
    Authors must submit original work that is free from plagiarism and has not been previously published or under review elsewhere.

  2. Accuracy of Data
    Authors are responsible for the validity and accuracy of the data presented and must provide access to research data if verification is required.

  3. Proper Citation and Referencing
    All sources used in the manuscript must be accurately cited and listed in the references.

  4. Research Ethics Compliance
    Authors must ensure the research follows ethical standards and includes ethical clearance documentation when required.

  5. Authorship Criteria
    Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and writing process may be listed as authors.

  6. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
    Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including funding sources or affiliations that may influence the research.

  7. Corrections and Retraction
    Authors must be willing to correct or retract their manuscript if substantial errors or unethical practices are identified.

3. Editor Responsibilities

  1. Publication Decision
    Editors are responsible for selecting and approving manuscripts based on academic merit, relevance, and reviewer evaluation.

  2. Fair and Objective Evaluation
    Manuscripts must be assessed objectively without discrimination based on race, gender, institution, or ideology.

  3. Confidentiality
    Editors must maintain confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and refrain from using content for personal benefit.

  4. Conflict of Interest Avoidance
    Editors should not handle manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.

  5. Ensuring a Robust Peer Review Process
    Editors must ensure that every manuscript undergoes a fair, rigorous, and high-quality peer review by qualified and independent reviewers.

4. Reviewer Responsibilities

  1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions
    Reviewers assist editors in making informed publication decisions by providing objective, constructive, and scholarly feedback.

  2. Confidentiality
    Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

  3. Objectivity and Professionalism
    Reviews should be conducted professionally, without bias, and based on clear academic reasoning.

  4. Timeliness
    Reviewers should complete evaluations within the timeframe provided by the journal.

  5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
    Reviewers must decline assignments when conflicts of interest exist between themselves and the authors or the research topic.

5. Publisher Responsibilities

  1. Ensuring Editorial Independence
    The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are independent from institutional or commercial influences.

  2. Supporting Academic Integrity
    The publisher guarantees that all publication processes uphold ethical research and publication practices.

  3. Addressing Ethical Violations
    The publisher collaborates with editors in handling alleged ethical misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, or conflicts of interest.

  4. Transparency of Publication Fees
    The publisher must communicate article processing or publication fees clearly (if any).

6. Ethical Misconduct

If ethical misconduct is suspected, including but not limited to:

  • plagiarism,

  • fabrication or falsification of data,

  • duplicate publication,

  • undisclosed conflicts of interest,

  • manipulation of the peer review process,

the journal may take actions such as:

  • manuscript rejection,

  • request for major revision,

  • retraction of published articles,

  • notification to affiliated institutions.

7. Statement of Originality

Authors must include a statement confirming that:

  • the manuscript is original,

  • the work does not contain plagiarism,

  • the manuscript is not under review elsewhere,

  • all authors have approved the final version and agreed to publication.