Publication Ethics

PALAWA Journal of Community Service is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually by the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Wahid Hasyim, Indonesia. This statement outlines the ethical standards expected from all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. These guidelines are aligned with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and DOAJ best practices.

  1. General Principles

All manuscripts submitted to this journal must be:

  • Original and not previously published
  • Not under consideration elsewhere
  • Based on valid and ethical research or community service activities

The journal upholds integrity, transparency, and academic accountability in all stages of publication.

  1. Editorial Responsibilities

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted for publication based on:

  • Academic merit
  • Relevance to the journal scope
  • Validity and originality

Decisions are made independently and without influence from commercial interests.

Fairness

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research and must avoid handling manuscripts with conflicts of interest.

  1. Reviewer Responsibilities

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review supports editorial decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively, supported by clear arguments, and free from personal criticism.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential and not share them without permission.

Timeliness

Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or notify the editor if unable to do so.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited and report any similarity or overlap with other publications.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

  1. Author Responsibilities

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, clear, and complete descriptions of their work. Data must be reported honestly and transparently.

Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be original. Proper citation is required for all referenced works.

Multiple or Concurrent Submission

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who significantly contributed to the work. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript.

Acknowledgment of Sources

All sources and contributions must be properly acknowledged.

Conflicts of Interest

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

Correction of Errors

Authors are responsible for notifying the editor if significant errors are found and must cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

  1. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher ensures that:

  • Editorial decisions remain independent
  • Ethical standards are maintained
  • No commercial interests influence the publication process
  1. Ethical Oversight

The journal follows COPE guidelines in handling:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Redundant publication
  • Ethical complaints

Appropriate actions may include revision, rejection, or retraction.