Publication Ethics

Leadership: Jurnal Mahasiswa Manajemen Pendidikan Islam (LENSI)

In line with international standards and ethical guidelines in scholarly publishing, LENSI adheres to the principles set out by the APA Publication Manual (7th edition) and other relevant guidelines from organizations such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors), and WAME (World Association of Medical Editors). The ethical responsibilities for authors, reviewers, and editors are outlined below.

A. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to follow ethical principles in all aspects of the research and publication process, including:

1. Originality and Plagiarism: a) All submitted manuscripts must be the author's original work. Any work or words borrowed from other sources must be properly cited in accordance with the APA citation style. b) Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism (reusing substantial portions of one’s own previous work without proper citation), is strictly prohibited. c) Authors must ensure that their manuscripts have not been published elsewhere in any form, and they must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

2. Proper Citation and Acknowledgment: a) Authors are responsible for acknowledging all sources and individuals who contributed to the research. This includes correctly citing all sources used for data, ideas, and text in the manuscript. b) All individuals who have contributed to the research, including those who provided technical or editorial assistance, must be acknowledged.

3. Data Integrity: a) Authors must ensure the accuracy of the data presented in their manuscripts. Data must not be manipulated or fabricated to achieve desired results. b) Authors should report research findings honestly and clearly, and if errors are found in the manuscript after submission, authors are obligated to notify the journal immediately to correct the record.

4. Authorship: a) Authorship must reflect significant intellectual contribution to the research. Authors should only include those who have made substantial contributions in terms of conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. b) Individuals who have not made a significant contribution should be acknowledged in the manuscript but not listed as authors. c) Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest (financial, personal, or professional) that could affect their work.

5. Conflict of Interest: All authors are required to disclose any financial, personal, or professional relationships that may have influenced the research. This includes funding sources, patents, affiliations, and any other interests that may lead to a conflict.

6. Human and Animal Rights: Research involving human participants or animals must adhere to ethical standards set out by relevant institutional review boards (IRBs) or ethics committees. Informed consent must be obtained from human participants, and studies involving animals must comply with applicable animal welfare regulations.

B. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of the peer review process. They are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

1. Confidentiality: a) Reviewers must keep the contents of the manuscript confidential and should not share the manuscript or any information regarding the review process with others. b) Reviewers should not use information from the manuscript for personal or professional advantage.

2. Fairness and Objectivity: a) Reviews must be conducted objectively and without bias. Reviewers should assess the manuscript based on its scientific quality, contribution to the field, and clarity, rather than personal biases against the authors. b) Reviewers should provide constructive feedback to authors, highlighting strengths as well as areas for improvement in the manuscript.

3. Conflict of Interest: a) Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If they have a personal or professional connection to the authors, they must recuse themselves from reviewing the manuscript. b) Reviewers should avoid reviewing manuscripts in which they have a direct conflict with the research topic or authors.

4. Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their review within the timeframes agreed upon. Delayed reviews can hinder the editorial process, so timely feedback is essential for efficient publication.

5. Integrity of Review: Reviewers should evaluate the manuscript for scientific rigor, ethical considerations (such as data fabrication or plagiarism), and the relevance of the study to the field. If they suspect any misconduct, they must inform the editor.

C. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for overseeing the peer review process and making final decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection. Their ethical duties include:

1. Decision-Making: a) Editors are responsible for making unbiased decisions about manuscript acceptance based on the merit of the research, its novelty, relevance to the field, and adherence to ethical guidelines. b) Editors should ensure that editorial decisions are not influenced by the authors’ race, nationality, gender, or institutional affiliation.

2. Impartiality: a) Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts impartially, providing fair and transparent evaluations regardless of the authors' identity or affiliations. b) Editors must ensure that manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific quality and relevance, rather than personal relationships or biases.

3. Confidentiality: Editors must maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process. Manuscripts, reviewer comments, and other related correspondence should not be shared with anyone other than the relevant editorial staff and reviewers.

4. Conflict of Interest: a) Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest, whether financial, personal, or professional, and recuse themselves from decision-making processes when necessary. b) Editors must not use information from manuscripts for their own research or personal gain.

5. Handling of Misconduct: Editors are responsible for investigating any allegations of research misconduct, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical violations, and for taking appropriate action, which may include retracting the article or contacting the relevant authorities.

6. Transparency: Editors should work to promote transparency in the review process. This includes clear communication with authors and reviewers and the publication of peer-review reports when appropriate.

D. Ethical Considerations in Publishing

1. Open Access: a) LENSI supports an Open Access publication model. Articles are made freely available to the public, ensuring wider dissemination of knowledge. b) Authors are encouraged to ensure that their work adheres to copyright laws, and the journal complies with fair usage policies.

2. Duplicate Publication: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publishing the same work in more than one journal is prohibited. Manuscripts must not be considered for publication elsewhere while under review by LENSI.

3. Retraction and Correction: a) If serious ethical issues are discovered post-publication, such as plagiarism or falsification of data, LENSI will issue retractions or corrections as per the guidelines set by COPE. b) If an article contains significant errors that affect the validity of the results, the journal will publish a correction or retraction.

4. Human and Animal Research: a)Authors must obtain approval from appropriate ethics committees or institutional review boards (IRBs) before conducting research involving human participants or animals. Proof of approval must be included in the submission. b) Informed consent must be obtained from all human participants, and studies must adhere to relevant laws and ethical guidelines regarding animal welfare.

References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). (n.d.). COPE guidelines. Retrieved from https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). (2020). Recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing, and publication of scholarly work in medical journals. Retrieved from http://www.icmje.org/

World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). (n.d.). Ethical guidelines for publication. Retrieved from https://www.wame.org/