Publication Ethics

Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Sosiosaintifik (JurDikMas) is committed to integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

• Submit original work and report activities and outcomes accurately;
• Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and misleading presentation of evidence;
• Acknowledge sources, community partners, and other contributors appropriately;
• Ensure that authorship reflects substantive scholarly contributions;
• Disclose funding and relevant conflicts of interest;
• Obtain permissions, informed consent, and ethical approval where required;
• Protect personal information and respect the dignity of community participants; and
• Cooperate with editorial enquiries and necessary corrections.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Maintain manuscript confidentiality;
• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations;
• Declare relevant conflicts of interest;
• Avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit; and
• Inform editors of suspected ethical concerns.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Evaluate manuscripts fairly and independently;
• Protect confidential information;
• Manage conflicts of interest appropriately;
• Base decisions on scholarly quality and journal policies; and
• Investigate credible concerns and take proportionate corrective action.

Complaints and Ethical Concerns

Concerns about submitted or published work may be reported to the editorial office with supporting evidence. The journal will assess the concern, seek clarification from relevant parties, and determine appropriate action while respecting confidentiality and allowing a reasonable opportunity to respond.

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