Publication Ethics

Amali: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Pendidikan is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This publication ethics statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, professionalism, and academic responsibility adopted from internationally recognized publishing ethics standards.

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—must agree to and comply with ethical standards to ensure the quality and credibility of scholarly publishing.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are required to:

• Submit original works that have not been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal.
• Ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and unethical research practices.
• Present accurate data and objective discussion in the manuscript.
• Properly acknowledge all references and sources used in the research or community service activities.
• Include only individuals who significantly contributed to the manuscript as co-authors.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest related to the manuscript.
• Inform the editor immediately if significant errors are found after publication.
• Follow ethical standards involving human participants, institutions, or communities during research and community service implementation.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Evaluating manuscripts fairly based on academic merit without discrimination.
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
• Making publication decisions based on reviewers’ recommendations, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field.
• Preventing conflicts of interest in the editorial process.
• Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct, plagiarism, or duplicate publication.
• Ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the publication process.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Conduct reviews objectively, professionally, and constructively.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process.
• Provide clear recommendations and constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.
• Identify relevant published works not cited by the authors.
• Inform editors of any suspected plagiarism, ethical misconduct, or conflicts of interest.
• Complete reviews within the designated review period.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of Amali: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Pendidikan is committed to:

• Supporting editorial independence and ethical decision-making.
• Ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial policies.
• Preserving the integrity of the academic record.
• Providing access to scholarly publications for the advancement of education and society.

5. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical citation practices will be rejected immediately.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal reserves the right to retract, correct, or withdraw published articles if clear evidence is found regarding:

• Research misconduct
• Major errors affecting findings or conclusions
• Plagiarism or duplicate publication
• Unethical research or publication practices

Corrections and retractions will be published transparently to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their published works while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the articles. Published articles may be distributed and accessed openly for academic and educational purposes in accordance with the journal’s open access policy.

Amali: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Pendidikan continuously strives to uphold ethical publishing practices and promote responsible scholarly communication for the advancement of knowledge and community development.