Publication Ethics
Spektrum Cendekia: Multidisciplinary Journal upholds the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publishing process—editors, reviewers, and authors—must adhere to the following ethical principles:
1. Editors’ Responsibilities:
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Ensure objectivity and confidentiality in the peer review process.
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Make publication decisions based solely on academic merit, without discrimination.
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Avoid using unpublished materials for personal gain.
2. Reviewers’ Responsibilities:
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Provide objective, honest, and timely evaluations.
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Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content.
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Refrain from reviewing if a conflict of interest exists.
3. Authors’ Responsibilities:
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Ensure the originality of their work and avoid plagiarism.
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Provide accurate citations and references.
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Do not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
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Take full responsibility for the content of the manuscript.
Violations such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication will be taken seriously and handled in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.