Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Aksara Dasar Journal

Aksara Dasar Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing any form of publication malpractice. This publication ethics statement serves as a guideline for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher involved in the publication process. The policy follows best practices in academic publishing and international ethical standards.

1. Author Ethics

Authors submitting manuscripts to Aksara Dasar Journal are required to:

  1. Ensure that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

  2. Avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism.

  3. Present research data honestly and accurately, without fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.

  4. Properly acknowledge all sources and references used in the manuscript.

  5. Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research and writing process.

  6. Disclose any conflict of interest that may influence the research results.

  7. Comply with ethical standards of research, especially studies involving students, teachers, or other human subjects in primary education.

  8. Be willing to revise the manuscript according to suggestions from reviewers and editors.

2. Editor Ethics

Editors of Aksara Dasar Journal are responsible for:

  1. Making publication decisions based on the academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity of the manuscript.

  2. Evaluating manuscripts fairly without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

  3. Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and the identities of authors and reviewers.

  4. Avoiding any conflict of interest in the editorial process.

  5. Ensuring that the peer-review process is conducted objectively and transparently.

  6. Taking appropriate action when ethical complaints or allegations of misconduct arise.

3. Reviewer Ethics

Reviewers are expected to:

  1. Conduct reviews in an objective, constructive, and timely manner.

  2. Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.

  3. Provide clear and constructive feedback to improve the quality of manuscripts.

  4. Inform the editor of any conflict of interest or ethical concerns related to the manuscript.

  5. Report any indication of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices.

4. Publisher Ethics

The publisher of Aksara Dasar Journal is committed to:

  1. Supporting editorial independence and maintaining academic integrity.

  2. Ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

  3. Assisting editors in handling ethical issues and publication misconduct.

  4. Providing a transparent, accountable, and sustainable publication system.

5. Handling of Ethical Violations

Any suspected ethical misconduct will be investigated thoroughly. Aksara Dasar Journal reserves the right to:

  • Reject the manuscript,

  • Retract published articles,

  • Impose sanctions according to the severity of the violation.