Publication Ethic
Publication Ethics
Vifada Management and Social Sciences
This statement clarifies the ethical behavior expected of all parties involved in publishing an article in Vifada Management and Social Sciences (ISSN Online: 2987-1999), published by Yayasan Vifada Cendikia Indonesia. Publication ethics are essential to the development of a coherent and respected body of knowledge. They reflect the quality of the work produced by authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to establish standards of ethical behavior for authors, journal editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the scholarly community.
01 Duties of Editors
Publication Decisions
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published. Decisions are based on the recommendations of the editorial board and reviewers, as well as the manuscript’s scholarly contribution. The journal observes applicable legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The Editor-in-Chief consults with the editorial team and reviewers when making publication decisions.
Non-Discrimination
Editors and reviewers evaluate manuscripts on their intellectual content, without regard to the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
The Editor-in-Chief, reviewers, and editorial staff must not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial team, and publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by editors or reviewers in their own research without the author’s express written consent.
02 Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
The journal uses a double-blind review process. Reviewers assist the Editor-in-Chief in making editorial decisions. The Editor-in-Chief communicates with authors, as needed, to help improve the quality of their research papers.
Promptness
Reviewers should complete their evaluations within the agreed timeframe. If a reviewer cannot submit a report promptly, the Editor-in-Chief may assign the manuscript to another qualified reviewer.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not discuss a manuscript with anyone other than the Editor-in-Chief, unless authorized to do so.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be objective and focused on the content of the manuscript. Comments should be respectful and clearly explain the reasons for the reviewer’s evaluation and recommendation.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any claim that an observation, derivation, or argument has been reported previously should be supported by an appropriate citation. Reviewers should also inform the Editor-in-Chief of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published work of which they are aware.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts when they have a conflict of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any author, company, or institution connected to the manuscript.
03 Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data must be represented accurately. A manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work wherever possible. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review. They should be prepared to provide the data within a reasonable time.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is original. If they use the work or words of others, they must cite or quote them appropriately. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism may be rejected, and the authors will be notified.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
By submitting a manuscript, the submitting author confirms that it has not been published previously and is not currently under consideration by another journal. Simultaneous submission is considered unethical and is unacceptable.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite publications that have contributed to their research.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research. The corresponding author is responsible for keeping co-authors informed about the review process. If the manuscript is accepted, all authors must confirm that the work is original research.
Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
If the research involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment with unusual hazards, authors must clearly identify these in the manuscript.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the research must also be disclosed.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.
