Publicationethic

JPHK (Jurnal Pemerintahan, Humaniora, dan Komunikasi) is a scholarly journal that upholds a peer-review process as part of its commitment to academic quality and integrity. This publication ethics statement outlines the ethical standards expected of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, the editor-in-chief, editorial board members, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

This policy is guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, as well as the current COPE Core Practices recognized globally.

JPHK is committed to promoting honesty, objectivity, and scientific responsibility throughout the entire publication process—from manuscript submission to final publication—in order to ensure that each article published contributes meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and society.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in a peer-reviewed journal such as JPHK serves as a fundamental pillar in the development of a credible, structured, and widely respected body of knowledge. Each published article reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the integrity of the institutions that support them, while also reinforcing the principles of scientific inquiry and academic rigor.

Therefore, it is essential that all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, publishers, and the academic community—adhere to established ethical standards. Upholding these ethical principles is crucial not only for maintaining the quality and credibility of each publication, but also for fostering public trust in scholarly research disseminated through JPHK.

Publisher and Editor

As the official publisher of JPHK, Pustaka Akademia takes full responsibility for overseeing every stage of the publication process with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We are fully committed to ensuring that all commercial activities—such as advertising, reprints, or sponsorships—have no influence whatsoever on editorial decisions.

Pustaka Akademia, together with the editorial board, also supports transparent communication with other journals or publishers when necessary, in order to uphold the quality, consistency, and ethics of the publishing process.

  • Publication Decisions: The editor of JPHK is responsible for deciding which manuscripts are suitable for publication, based on academic quality, originality, and relevance. Editors may consult with reviewers when appropriate.
  • Fair Evaluation: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on scholarly merit, without regard to the authors’ identity, gender, beliefs, or affiliations.
  • Confidentiality: All manuscripts are handled confidentially by the editor and staff.
  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and not use unpublished material for personal research.

Reviewers

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making informed publication decisions and improving manuscripts.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers should promptly respond to invitations and notify the editor if unable to complete the review on time.
  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Objectivity and Professionalism: Reviews must be fair, constructive, and free from personal criticism.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should point out relevant works not cited by authors and report any potential plagiarism or overlap.
  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must not use privileged information or review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Authors

  • Reporting Standards: Authors must present their research accurately and objectively, avoiding fabrication or falsification of data.
  • Data Access and Retention: Authors may be required to provide raw data for verification and should retain such data for a reasonable period.
  • Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and properly cite the work of others; all forms of plagiarism are strictly prohibited.
  • Multiple or Concurrent Submissions: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
  • Acknowledgment of Sources: All influential sources must be cited appropriately in the manuscript.
  • Authorship Criteria: Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the research.
  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources.
  • Corrections and Retractions: If significant errors are found after publication, authors are obliged to notify the editor for correction or retraction.

This publication ethics policy follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic integrity in scholarly publishing.