Publication Ethics

1. Duties of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources must be provided.

  • All authors should have significantly contributed to the research.

  • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

  • If an error is discovered in a published work, the author must promptly inform the editor for correction or retraction.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit and relevance without discrimination.

  • They must ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.

  • Editors should maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed appropriately.

  • Editors should take necessary actions if ethical concerns arise about a submitted or published paper.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Reviewers should provide an objective and constructive evaluation of manuscripts.

  • They must maintain confidentiality and not use unpublished material for personal gain.

  • Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

  • Any potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed to the editor.

  • Reviews should be completed promptly, and reviewers should inform the editor if they are unable to complete the review.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • The publisher should ensure that ethical guidelines are followed throughout the publication process.

  • They must work with editors to investigate ethical concerns and take appropriate action when needed.

  • The publisher should provide access to published content and ensure long-term preservation.

5. Plagiarism and Data Fabrication

  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

  • Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation is unacceptable.

  • All submitted manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using appropriate software.

6. Ethical Oversight

  • Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards.

  • Authors should provide necessary approvals and informed consent statements when applicable.

  • Editors and reviewers should ensure that ethical considerations are properly addressed in manuscripts.

This Publication Ethics Statement follows international standards to maintain integrity, transparency, and credibility in the publishing process of CAKA Journal of Applied Community Services (CJACS).