PUBLICATION ETHICS

Jurnal Pembelajaran Fisika Universitas Jember is a peer-reviewed journal. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in publishing an article in this journal, including allegations of research misconduct. The parties involved are the authors, the chief editor, the editorial board, the peer reviewers, and the publisher (Universitas Jember). This statement is based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in the peer-reviewed Jurnal Pembelajaran Fisika Universitas Jember is an essential component of building a reliable and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of work from authors and the institutions supporting them. Peer-reviewed articles embody the scientific method and contribute to the field of physics education. Therefore, it is vital to establish ethical standards for all parties involved in the publishing process: authors, editors, peer reviewers, publishers, and the academic community.

Universitas Jember, as the publisher of Jurnal Pembelajaran Fisika, takes its responsibilities for overseeing all stages of the publication process very seriously. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or commercial revenues do not influence editorial decisions.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, and plagiarism in producing, performing, or reviewing research. If authors are found guilty of such misconduct, or if serious irregularities are detected in the articles published, the editors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record.

In cases of suspected misconduct, the editors and editorial board will adhere to COPE guidelines to fairly address the allegations. If a manuscript is found to contain misconduct, it will be rejected. For published articles, a retraction may be issued, and the retraction will be linked to the original article.

The first step is to verify the validity of the allegation and determine whether it meets the definition of research misconduct. This also includes assessing any potential conflicts of interest from those making the allegations.

If misconduct is suspected, the allegation will be shared with the corresponding author, who must provide a detailed response. Further review and expert consultations (such as statistical review) may be conducted. If misconduct is unlikely, clarifications or additional analyses will be published as corrections or letters to the editor.

Institutions are expected to conduct a thorough investigation of allegations of misconduct. Authors, journals, and institutions are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record. By addressing concerns appropriately and taking necessary actions (such as corrections, retractions, or retractions with replacement), Jurnal Pembelajaran Fisika Universitas Jember fulfills its duty of maintaining the scientific record's integrity.

Publication Decisions

The editor of Jurnal Pembelajaran Fisika Universitas Jember is responsible for deciding which articles should be published. This decision is guided by the validity of the work and its importance to researchers and readers. The editors may consult with other editors or reviewers, and their decisions are made according to the journal's editorial policies and relevant legal requirements, such as libel, copyright infringement, or plagiarism.

Complaints and Appeals

Jurnal Pembelajaran Fisika Universitas Jember has a clear procedure for handling complaints against the journal, editorial staff, editorial board, or publisher. Complaints will be reviewed and clarified with the appropriate parties. This includes complaints related to the editorial process, citation manipulation, unfair behavior by editors or reviewers, or peer-review manipulation. All complaints will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on their intellectual content, without regard to the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, or the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a manuscript must not be used in the editor's research without the author's explicit written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review helps the editor make decisions and, through communication with the authors, may assist in improving the manuscript.

Promptness
Reviewers should notify the editor if they feel unqualified to review a manuscript or if a timely review is impossible.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity
Reviews should be objective, and personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should support their opinions with clear arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and inform the editor if substantial similarities or overlaps are found with other published articles.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must keep privileged information from peer review confidential and not use it for personal gain. Reviewers should not review manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest with the authors or institutions involved.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate account of their work and provide sufficient details for replication. Fraudulent or inaccurate statements are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention
Authors should provide raw data for editorial review and be prepared to provide public access if feasible. They are responsible for data reproducibility.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors should ensure their work is original, and when using others' work, proper citations must be provided.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should avoid submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently, as this constitutes unethical behavior.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of others' work must always be given. Relevant prior publications should be cited.

Authorship and Contribution
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the research. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors should disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may affect the interpretation of the manuscript.

Fundamental Errors in Published Work
If an author discovers an error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Ethical Oversight
If the research involves hazardous materials or human/animal subjects, the author must identify these in the manuscript and provide ethical clearance from relevant bodies, if required.