Publication Ethics

Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora(PERSEPTIF) adheres to the principles of scientific publication ethics based on the Head of LIPI Regulation No. 5 of 2014 on the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications. This statement of publication ethics outlines the moral standards and professional responsibilities that must be followed by all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the editorial board—to ensure the integrity of scientific communication.

General Principles

This journal allows its content to be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, searched, indexed, or linked to in full text without financial, legal, or technical barriers other than those inherent in gaining access to the internet itself. The ethical code emphasizes the following values:

  • Morality — the ability to distinguish good and bad conduct in writing and publishing.

  • Scientific Integrity — upholding academic truth and intellectual honesty in every stage of publication.

  • Neutrality — ensuring freedom from conflicts of interest in managing and reviewing manuscripts.

  • Fairness — granting authorship rights only to those who have made a significant contribution.

  • Honesty — avoiding duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism (DF²P) in research and publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s or reviewer’s own research without the written consent of the author. All parties involved are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity of the review and publication process.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for:

  • Determining the journal’s title, scope, frequency, and accreditation needs.

  • Appointing editorial members and defining their roles.

  • Establishing relationships between the publisher, editors, reviewers, and other parties.

  • Respecting confidentiality of contributors, authors, reviewers, and editorial decisions.

  • Enforcing policies regarding intellectual property and copyright.

  • Communicating editorial policies to authors, reviewers, and readers.

  • Developing and maintaining a code of conduct for editors and reviewers.

  • Ensuring regular publication and maintaining the continuity of the journal.

  • Securing financial support for sustainable publication.

  • Building partnerships and promoting the journal’s visibility.

  • Improving journal quality through periodic evaluation.

  • Managing legal documentation and licensing related to publication.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are expected to:

  • Provide constructive and objective feedback to help authors improve their manuscripts.

  • Ensure that submissions adhere to proper academic language standards (Bahasa Indonesia or English).

  • Continuously strive to enhance the quality of the journal’s content.

  • Maintain editorial independence and fairness in decision-making.

  • Publish corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary.

  • Ensure that all manuscripts are free from discriminatory or harmful content.

  • Handle complaints objectively and transparently.

  • Educate authors and reviewers about good publication practices.

  • Avoid any decisions influenced by personal, political, or commercial interests.

  • Assist authors in revising manuscripts to achieve publishable quality.

  • Ensure that accepted articles conform to the journal’s layout and formatting standards.

  • Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief to finalize publication of each issue.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers (Peer Reviewers)

Reviewers are responsible for:

  • Providing written, unbiased, and constructive evaluations of manuscripts.

  • Assessing the clarity, completeness, and relevance of each submission within the journal’s scope.

  • Refraining from personal criticism or subjective bias.

  • Maintaining confidentiality by not discussing or sharing manuscripts with unauthorized parties.

  • Identifying potential ethical issues such as plagiarism or data manipulation.

  • Ensuring timely completion of the review process.

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors submitting to PERSEPTIF must:

  • Uphold the principles of scientific integrity and transparency in research and writing.

  • Avoid any form of misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism.

  • Appropriately cite all sources that have influenced their work.

  • Ensure that their manuscript does not contain statements that could harm individuals, institutions, or society.

  • Include only those who have made a significant contribution as co-authors.

  • Refrain from submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously (no double submission).

  • Ensure that the submitted work has not been published elsewhere, in whole or in part.

  • Confirm that the manuscript represents original research, analysis, or conceptual contribution.