Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan Widya Mandira

This statement outlines the ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process of JEPWIRA: Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan Widya Mandira, including authors, editors, peer reviewers, and publishers. This statement is based on Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication

Duties of Editor

• Publication Decisions: The editors of JEPWIRA must consider the validity, relevance, and impact of the submitted works, as well as adhere to the journal's internal policies and relevant legal provisions. They have the authority to accept, reject, or request modifications to manuscripts based on the assessment from the editorial board. Validating the work and its impact on researchers and readers should always be the primary consideration. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers in making these decisions and must be accountable for all published material and maintaining the integrity of the published record.
• Review of Manuscripts: Editors must ensure that each manuscript is initially evaluated for its originality. They should organize and utilize the peer review process fairly and judiciously. Editors need to clarify their peer review procedures in the author guidelines and designate which sections of the journal undergo peer review. They should select appropriate peer reviewers for manuscripts considered for publication, choosing individuals with sufficient expertise while avoiding those with conflicts of interest.
• Fair Play: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on their intellectual content, without consideration of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy. Upholding the principles of editorial independence and integrity is crucial to ensure impartial and fair decision-making.
• Confidentiality: The editor and editorial team must maintain the confidentiality of information regarding submitted manuscripts, only disclosing it to the authors, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisors, and publishers as needed, including ensuring appropriate consent for the research presented and publication.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by the editor for their own research without the explicit written consent of the author. Additionally, editors should refrain from being involved in decisions regarding manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

Duties of Reviewers

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review aids the editor in making editorial decisions and, through editorial communication with the author, also assists the author in improving the quality of the paper.
• Promptness: Reviewers are expected to provide feedback within a reasonable timeframe. Reviewers should only agree to review a manuscript if they are confident they can return the review within the proposed or mutually agreed-upon timeframe, notifying the journal if an extension is needed. If it is not possible to complete the review within the specified time, reviewers should inform the editor so that the manuscript can be assigned to another reviewer.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts submitted for review must be treated as confidential materials and should not be disclosed or discussed with others except with the editor's authorization.
• Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and without personal criticism of the author. Reviewers' opinions should be clear and supported by strong arguments. They should also follow the journal's guidelines on required feedback and provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their manuscripts, as well as clearly explain additional suggestions that are important to support the claims in the manuscript.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant works that are not acknowledged by the authors and substantial similarities with published works to the editor. Reviewers ensure that previously reported claims are accompanied by appropriate citations. If there are ethical issues or discrepancies, reviewers should inform the journal, while maintaining confidentiality and refraining from further investigation without the journal's request.
• Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: Information or ideas obtained confidentially through peer review must be kept confidential and not exploited for personal gain. Reviewers should not assess manuscripts involving conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the paper. In double-blind reviews, reviewers must inform the journal if they suspect the author's identity, which may pose a conflict of interest.

Duties of Authors

• Reporting Standards: Writing should adhere to reporting standards by presenting accurate and objective information about the conducted research and its significance. The data used must be presented clearly and include sufficient detail for other researchers to replicate the study. The use of inaccurate or misleading statements is ethically unacceptable and considered inappropriate behavior in scientific writing.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that the work they produce is entirely original. Submitting a manuscript to multiple publications simultaneously is not allowed unless there is agreement from the editors for joint publication. Researchers must appropriately acknowledge previous work and publications, whether by other researchers or their own. References to primary literature should be included wherever possible. Direct use of wording from publications by other researchers must be accompanied by appropriate quotation marks and references.
• Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication: Authors should not publish the same manuscript in more than one journal simultaneously, as this is considered unethical and unacceptable in scientific publishing practice. The same applies to manuscripts describing essentially the same research. Multiple publications arising from a single research project should be clearly delineated, and references should be provided to the primary publication.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Appropriate acknowledgment of others' work must always be provided. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in shaping the reported work.
• Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. If there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the manuscript and have agreed to its submission for publication.
• Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects: If the research involves the use of chemicals, procedures, or equipment that pose unusual risks, ensure that the authors clearly identify and specify them in the manuscript.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Each author must disclose any financial or substantial conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their research in their manuscript. Additionally, all sources of financial support for the project must be clearly stated.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works:When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author's obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.