EDUKASI is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles and guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works and properly cite all sources used.

Multiple Submission

Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to more than one journal.

Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that may influence the research.

Data Accuracy

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of data, analyses, and conclusions.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

• Editors are responsible for publication decisions.
• Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit.
• Editors must maintain confidentiality.
• Editors must avoid conflicts of interest.
• Editorial decisions must be free from commercial influence.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Reviewers assist editors in editorial decisions.
• Reviews must be objective and constructive.
• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality.
• Sources not cited by authors should be identified.
• Reviewers must declare conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports editors and editorial boards in maintaining publication ethics and academic integrity. The publisher is committed to ensuring editorial independence and transparency throughout the publication process.

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Duplicate publication
• Citation manipulation
• Authorship manipulation

Plagiarism Screening Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer-review process.

Retraction Policy

Articles may be retracted if evidence of misconduct, unreliable findings, duplicate publication, or major ethical violations is discovered.

Publication Ethics Statement

By submitting a manuscript to EDUKASI, authors acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Publication Ethics Statement.