Publication Ethics

Cahaya Logos: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines and applies to all parties involved in the publication process: editors, reviewers, and authors.

  1. Duties of Editors
  • Ensure that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated solely on the basis of academic merit, without discrimination of race, gender, religious belief, ethnicity, or political philosophy.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related information.
  • Ensure a fair and transparent peer-review process.
  • Make publication decisions based on the importance, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope.
  • Take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, including plagiarism or data falsification.
  1. Duties of Reviewers
  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback to improve the quality of the manuscript.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript under review.
  • Declare any potential conflict of interest with respect to the research, authors, or institutions.
  • Report any ethical concerns such as plagiarism, redundant publication, or potential data manipulation.
  1. Duties of Authors
  • Ensure that the submitted manuscript is an original work and has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
  • Properly acknowledge all sources and cite works of others.
  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.
  • Clearly disclose any potential conflict of interest and funding sources.
  • Ensure that all individuals who made significant contributions to the work are appropriately credited as co-authors, and that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  1. Duties of the Publisher
  • Ensure that best practices are followed in editorial processes.
  • Support the editorial board in handling complaints, ethical issues, and retractions when necessary.
  • Maintain academic integrity by promoting responsible research and publication practices.