Publication Ethics

Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of academic misconduct. This ethical statement is based on the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The journal expects all participants to uphold integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the editorial and publication process.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JLE are required to comply with the following ethical standards:

A. Originality and Plagiarism

  • Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal or publisher.
  • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or equivalent tools.
  • The maximum acceptable similarity index is 20%, excluding references and properly cited quotations.
  • Authors must appropriately acknowledge and cite all sources using the journal’s required referencing style.

B. Accuracy and Scientific Integrity

  • Authors must present research findings honestly, accurately, and transparently.
  • Fabrication, falsification, manipulation of data, or misleading reporting is considered unethical and unacceptable.
  • Authors must provide sufficient methodological detail to allow reproducibility and verification of the research.

C. Authorship and Contribution

  • Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant scholarly contribution to the research and manuscript preparation.
  • The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors approve the final version before submission.
  • Practices such as ghost authorship, guest authorship, and gift authorship are prohibited.

D. Conflict of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the research findings or interpretation.

E. Revision and Cooperation

  • Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments professionally and revise manuscripts accordingly within the specified timeframe.
  • Failure to provide justified revisions may result in rejection.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity, quality, and fairness of the editorial process.

A. Fair and Objective Decision-Making

  • Manuscripts must be evaluated solely on their academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope.
  • Editorial decisions must be free from discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

B. Confidentiality

  • Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not disclose any information to unauthorized parties.

C. Conflict of Interest

  • Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest.

D. Ethical Oversight

  • Editors are responsible for investigating suspected ethical misconduct and taking appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the scholarly quality of the journal through a fair and constructive peer-review process.

A. Objectivity and Constructive Feedback

  • Reviews must be conducted objectively, professionally, and based on scholarly evidence.
  • Comments should be constructive, respectful, and aimed at improving manuscript quality.

B. Confidentiality

  • Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential and may not be shared, discussed, or used for personal advantage.

C. Conflict of Interest

  • Reviewers must decline invitations if they have any conflict of interest that may affect their objectivity.

D. Timeliness

  • Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe and notify the editor promptly if delays occur.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

As the publisher, Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi is committed to:

  • supporting editorial independence,
  • ensuring transparency in the publication process,
  • protecting intellectual property rights,
  • and maintaining the integrity of the academic record.

The publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions.

5. Publication Malpractice and Corrective Actions

In cases of suspected or confirmed ethical misconduct, JLE reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including but not limited to:

  • issuing formal warnings,
  • rejecting submitted manuscripts,
  • requesting corrections or clarifications,
  • retracting published articles,
  • temporarily banning authors from future submissions,
  • and notifying relevant institutions or authorities where appropriate.

Cases of misconduct may include:

  • plagiarism,
  • duplicate submission/publication,
  • data fabrication or falsification,
  • authorship manipulation,
  • undisclosed conflicts of interest,
  • and unethical research practices.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

JLE may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, following international publication ethics standards.

By submitting to this journal, authors agree to the use of their personal information solely for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes.