Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Harati: The Journal of Science Education (HJSE) (ISSN: [isi ISSN online], ISSN: [isi ISSN print]) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Aisha Edutama, Indonesia. The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and taking all possible measures against publication malpractice.

This statement outlines the ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editor-in-chief, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

As a fundamental requirement, all manuscripts submitted to Harati: The Journal of Science Education (HJSE) must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Ethical publishing relies on trust among authors, editors, reviewers, and readers, supported by a transparent and rigorous peer-review process.

DUTIES OF AUTHORS

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, original research data and provide an objective discussion of its significance. Sufficient detail and references should be included to allow replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Proper citation is required when using others’ work. All manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin). Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously or publish redundant work without proper justification and agreement.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of others’ work must always be given. All relevant sources should be cited appropriately.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript. Contributions may include:

  • Conceptualization
  • Methodology
  • Data curation
  • Formal analysis
  • Writing (original draft, review, and editing)
  • Supervision, funding acquisition, and others (based on CRediT taxonomy)

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research results.

Figure Integrity

Manipulation of figures that misrepresents data is prohibited. Adjustments are allowed only if they do not alter the original meaning.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

Authors must promptly notify the editor if significant errors are found and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

DUTIES OF EDITORS

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are published based on peer review and academic merit.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated based on intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality

Editors must ensure confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose information to unauthorized parties.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Management of Unethical Behavior

Editors will take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct, following COPE guidelines.

DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in making decisions and improving manuscript quality.

Promptness

Reviewers should respond promptly and decline if unable to review in time.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.

Objectivity

Reviews should be objective and constructive, supported by clear arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and possible overlap with other publications.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must not evaluate manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

DUTIES OF PUBLISHER

As the publisher, Aisha Edutama is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are independent of commercial interests. The publisher supports ethical publishing practices, facilitates communication among stakeholders, and ensures adherence to best practices in handling ethical issues, corrections, and retractions.

MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

Any form of unethical behavior or publication malpractice will be handled seriously. The editorial team will follow the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in investigating allegations.

  • Manuscripts containing misconduct will be rejected.
  • Published articles found to contain misconduct may be retracted.
  • Retraction notices will be clearly linked to the original article.