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Publication Ethics Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed Journal of ICSAR represents an essential contribution to the development of a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles uphold and embody the scientific method.

It is therefore important to establish clear standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and affiliated institutions. Universitas Negeri Malang and the Department of Special Education, as the publishers of this journal, take their responsibilities seriously at all stages of the publication process.

The journal is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenues. The publisher and editorial board will also assist in communication with other journals or publishers when necessary.

Editorial Responsibilities

Publication Decisions

The editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. Decisions are based on the validity, significance, and originality of the work, as well as its relevance to the journal’s scope. Editors may consult with reviewers or other editors and must comply with legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher.

Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the author’s explicit written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to review a manuscript in a timely manner should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without authorization.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear arguments supporting the reviewer’s opinions. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant work that has not been cited and inform the editor of any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published works.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must not use privileged information obtained through peer review for personal advantage and should avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors should present an accurate account of their work and an objective discussion of its significance. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow replication.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and that any use of others’ work is properly cited.

Multiple or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish redundant work.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

Human and Animal Subjects

Research involving humans or animals must clearly state ethical considerations and approvals where applicable.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their work.

Errors in Published Works

Authors must promptly notify the editor if significant errors are discovered and cooperate in correcting or retracting the publication.