Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics And Malpractice Statement in MISOOL: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar:

1. Ethical Standards

MISOOL: Jurnal Pendidikan Dasar is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the guidelines and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics.

All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publisher—are expected to adhere to ethical principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1 Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on their academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

2.2 Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts without discrimination regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

2.3 Confidentiality
Editors must ensure that information regarding submitted manuscripts is kept confidential and only shared with those involved in the publication process.

2.4 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials for their own research and must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

3. Duties of Reviewers

3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.

3.2 Promptness
Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe and inform the editor if they are unable to do so.

3.3 Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

3.4 Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear arguments and constructive feedback.

3.5 Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

3.6 Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

4. Duties of Authors

4.1 Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate, original research and provide sufficient detail to allow replication.

4.2 Data Access and Retention
Authors should be prepared to provide raw data upon request and retain data for a reasonable period after publication.

4.3 Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and properly cite the work of others.

4.4 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

4.5 Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.

4.6 Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the research.

4.7 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

4.8 Fundamental Errors in Published Works
Authors must promptly notify the editor if significant errors are discovered after publication.

5. Ethical Oversight

5.1 Human Subjects Research
Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and include informed consent.

5.2 Animal Research
Studies involving animals must follow ethical guidelines and ensure humane treatment.

5.3 Vulnerable Populations
Special care must be taken when research involves children or vulnerable groups.

6. Publication Misconduct
  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Citation manipulation
  • Improper authorship

Investigations will follow COPE guidelines and may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to institutions.

7. Retraction, Correction, and Expression of Concern

Retraction: Issued when findings are unreliable due to misconduct or serious error.

Correction: Issued for minor errors that do not invalidate the findings.

Expression of Concern: Published when there are serious concerns but insufficient evidence.

8. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit appeals against editorial decisions with clear justification. Complaints will be handled transparently.

9. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

The journal encourages authors to share data and materials to enhance transparency and reproducibility of research.

10. Post-Publication Discussions

The journal welcomes scholarly debate and encourages readers to engage in post-publication discussions.