The journals published under Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa are peer-reviewed open-access academic journals committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, transparency, and scholarly responsibility. The publisher strictly opposes all forms of publication malpractice and unethical publishing behavior.

This publication ethics statement is developed in accordance with internationally recognized ethical publishing principles and best practices established by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• World Association of Medical Editors (WAME)
• International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
• Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA)
• Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT)

All parties involved in scholarly publishing — including authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher — are expected to fully comply with the ethical standards outlined below.

 

1. Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

Publication in journals managed by Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa represents a significant contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge across multidisciplinary academic fields, including public administration, communication studies, political science, law, Islamic studies, education, economics, health sciences, social sciences, and technology.

Maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record requires honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct from all stakeholders involved in the publication process.

The Editorial Board and publisher are committed to ensuring editorial independence. Commercial interests, sponsorships, advertising, or financial considerations shall not influence editorial decisions or the peer-review process.

The publisher also commits to cooperating with academic institutions, indexing bodies, and other publishers in addressing allegations of misconduct and preserving the integrity of academic publications.

2. Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data, figures, or citations
• Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Unethical authorship practices
• Peer-review manipulation

When allegations of misconduct arise, the Editor-in-Chief will follow ethical investigation procedures based on COPE Guidelines.

The investigation process may include:

• Preliminary assessment of the allegation
• Communication with the corresponding author for clarification
• Independent evaluation by editors or external experts
• Editorial actions such as correction, retraction, rejection, or expression of concern depending on the severity of the case

Where appropriate, the author’s affiliated institution may also be contacted to conduct further investigation.

3. Publication Decisions

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

• Academic quality
• Originality
• Relevance to the journal scope
• Methodological rigor
• Scientific contribution

Editorial decisions are conducted independently and objectively in accordance with ethical publishing standards, copyright regulations, and plagiarism policies.

Editors may consult reviewers and editorial board members during the evaluation process; however, final publication decisions remain the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief.

4. Complaints and Appeals

Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa provides a transparent mechanism for handling complaints, appeals, and ethical concerns related to editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or journal management.

Complaints must be submitted formally through the journal’s official contact email.

All complaints and appeals will be evaluated objectively, confidentially, and fairly following COPE ethical standards.

5. Fair Play and Editorial Independence

Manuscripts shall be evaluated solely on the basis of academic merit, intellectual content, originality, and relevance to the journal scope.

Editors and reviewers must not discriminate against authors based on:

• Race
• Gender
• Religion
• Nationality
• Institutional affiliation
• Political orientation
• Ethnic background

Editorial decisions must remain free from personal bias and external influence.

6. Confidentiality

Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.

Information regarding submitted manuscripts must not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisors, or authorized publishing personnel when necessary.

Materials obtained during the review process must not be used for personal advantage or unauthorized research purposes.

7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of the publication process.

Conflicts of interest may include:

• Financial relationships
• Professional affiliations
• Institutional connections
• Personal relationships

Unpublished materials contained in submitted manuscripts must not be used without written permission from the author.

8. Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in evaluating the quality, originality, and scientific contribution of manuscripts while providing constructive recommendations for improvement.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or discuss them without editorial permission.

Objectivity

Peer review must be conducted objectively, professionally, and respectfully. Personal criticism toward authors is unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify uncited relevant works and report substantial similarity or overlap with previously published materials.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review assignments if conflicts of interest exist with the authors, institutions, or research topics involved.

9. Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, original, and objective accounts of their research methods, findings, and interpretations.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide raw data or supporting materials during the editorial process and should retain research data appropriately after publication.

10. Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original works. Proper citation and acknowledgment must be provided when using ideas, data, or words from other sources.

 

11. Multiple or Redundant Publication

Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals is considered unethical publishing behavior.

 

12. Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant academic contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

The corresponding author must ensure that:

• All co-authors approve the submitted manuscript
• All contributors are properly acknowledged
• No inappropriate authorship practices occur

13. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

Research involving human participants, animals, hazardous materials, or sensitive data must comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations.

Authors must provide ethical clearance documentation where applicable.

14. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose all funding sources, sponsorships, or financial interests related to the research.

15. Fundamental Errors

Authors who discover significant errors in published works must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.

16. Intellectual Property and Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright ownership of their published work while granting Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa the right of first publication.

All articles are published under the:

Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0)

This license permits sharing, distribution, adaptation, and reproduction of the work for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate attribution is given to the original authors and publisher.

17. Peer Review Process Policy

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two independent reviewers.

The review process is conducted to ensure:

• Academic quality
• Scientific integrity
• Originality
• Objectivity
• Relevance to the journal scope

Editors reserve the right to make final decisions based on reviewer recommendations and editorial evaluation.

18. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

The journals under Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa encourage academic discussion and scholarly dialogue after publication.

Readers may submit comments, discussions, or letters regarding published articles. Where necessary, corrections, clarifications, retractions, or expressions of concern will be published in accordance with COPE ethical guidelines.

All post-publication actions are intended to preserve the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of the academic record.