Publication Ethics
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Journal of Applied Administration
The Journal of Applied Administration, published by the Polytechnic STIA LAN Makassar, is available in both print and online formats. The journal upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and strictly prohibits any form of plagiarism. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the editorial board, peer reviewers, and the publisher (Polytechnic STIA LAN Makassar). The guidelines are based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as the Journal of Applied Administration constitutes a vital component in the development of a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles embody and validate the scientific method. Therefore, it is essential to establish clear standards of expected ethical behavior for all stakeholders involved in the publication process: authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, publishers, and the scholarly community.
As the publisher, the Polytechnic STIA LAN Makassar takes its custodial role over all stages of publication seriously and recognizes its ethical and professional responsibilities. The publisher is committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions. Furthermore, the Polytechnic STIA LAN Makassar and the Editorial Board will, when necessary, support communication and cooperation with other journals and publishers.
Duties of Editors
Publication Decisions
The Editor of the Journal of Applied Administration holds full responsibility for determining which submitted manuscripts will be published. Decisions are based on the manuscript’s scholarly merit, validation of its findings, and significance to researchers and readers. Editors may be guided by the policies of the editorial board and are bound by applicable legal requirements, including those relating to libel, copyright, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers in making final decisions.
Fair Play
Editors shall evaluate manuscripts exclusively on the basis of intellectual merit, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic background, citizenship, or political ideology of the authors.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the explicit written consent of the author.
Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and, through constructive communication with authors, contributes to the improvement of manuscripts.
Promptness
Any referee who feels unqualified to review a manuscript or is unable to provide a timely review should immediately notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.
Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted objectively, without personal criticism of the author. Referees should present their views clearly, supported by evidence.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors. Any statement that relies on previously reported observations, derivations, or arguments should be accompanied by the appropriate citation. Reviewers must also notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works known to them.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Confidential information or ideas obtained through peer review must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the manuscript.
Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must provide an accurate account of the research conducted, along with an objective discussion of its significance. Data should be represented accurately, and the manuscript must contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the study. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention
Authors should be prepared to provide the raw data related to a manuscript for editorial review and, where practicable, to make such data publicly accessible. Authors should, in any case, retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their works are entirely original. When using the work or words of others, proper citation or quotation must be provided.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals is considered unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must give proper credit to the work of others. Publications that have been influential in shaping the research must be appropriately cited.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All those who have contributed substantially must be listed as co-authors. Others who have contributed in specific substantive ways should be acknowledged. The corresponding author must ensure that all listed co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that may be construed as influencing the results or interpretation of their work. All sources of financial support must be acknowledged.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, it is their obligation to promptly inform the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article.