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:

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

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 health, medicine, nursing, biomedical sciences, health policy, nutrition, psychology, environmental health, and social sciences.

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.

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 arise, the Editor-in-Chief follows COPE ethical procedures.

Investigation may include:

• Preliminary assessment
  • Author clarification
  • Independent evaluation
  • Editorial actions (correction / retraction / rejection / expression of concern)

3. Publication Decisions

Editors decide based on:

• Academic quality
  • Originality
  • Relevance
  • Methodological rigor
  • Scientific contribution

Final decision remains with the Editor-in-Chief.

4. Complaints and Appeals

Complaints must be submitted via official journal contact.

All complaints are handled:

• Objectively
  • Confidentially
  • Fairly

in accordance with COPE standards.

5. Fair Play and Editorial Independence

Manuscripts are evaluated based on merit only, without discrimination based on:

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

6. Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts are strictly confidential and may not be shared or used for personal advantage.

7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Conflicts may include:

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

Unpublished manuscript content must not be used without written permission.

8. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Support editorial decision-making
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be objective and professional
  • Identify missing citations or overlap
  • Decline review if conflict exists

9. Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure:

• Accuracy and originality
  • Proper reporting
  • Data retention when required

10. Originality and Plagiarism

All manuscripts must be original and properly cited.

11. Multiple or Redundant Publication

Duplicate submission is strictly prohibited.

12. Authorship

Only qualified contributors may be listed as authors.

Requirements:

• All co-authors approve manuscript
  • All contributions acknowledged
  • No inappropriate authorship

13. Human and Animal Subjects

Research must comply with ethical standards and include ethical approval where required.

14. Disclosure and Funding

All funding sources must be disclosed transparently.

15. Fundamental Errors

Errors must be reported and corrected promptly.

16. Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright and publish under CC BY 4.0, allowing reuse with proper attribution.

17. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review involving at least two reviewers, ensuring:

• Quality
  • Integrity
  • Originality
  • Objectivity

18. Post-Publication Discussions

The journal supports academic discussion and may issue:

• Corrections
  • Retractions
  • Expressions of concern

to preserve scholarly integrity.