JSHE: Jurnal Studi Hukum dan Etika is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures to prevent any publication malpractice. The following ethical guidelines apply to authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

  1. Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism.
  2. All sources, data, and references must be appropriately cited.
  3. Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously.
  4. Any conflict of interest must be disclosed.
  5. Proper acknowledgment of all contributors and co-authors is required.
  6. If an error is discovered after publication, authors must promptly inform the editor for correction or retraction if necessary.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

  1. Editors must evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit without discrimination.
  2. The confidentiality of submitted manuscripts must be maintained.
  3. Editors should ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process.
  4. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed and appropriately managed.
  5. Editors have the responsibility to act on suspected ethical breaches, such as plagiarism or fraudulent data.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

  1. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not disclose any information about the manuscripts they review.
  2. Reviews should be objective, constructive, and free from personal criticism.
  3. Reviewers should identify any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review if necessary.
  4. Any suspicion of plagiarism or unethical research should be reported to the editor.

Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

  1. The publisher ensures that ethical publication standards are maintained.
  2. JSHE is committed to protecting intellectual property and combating any form of publication misconduct.
  3. The publisher provides necessary support to the editorial team in handling ethical issues and retractions.

Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy

  1. JSHE strictly prohibits plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and follows plagiarism detection procedures.
  2. Authors found guilty of plagiarism or data falsification will have their work rejected and may face a publication ban.

Retraction and Correction Policy

  1. If a significant error or ethical violation is identified post-publication, JSHE reserves the right to retract or correct the article with due notice to the academic community.
  2. Retractions will be issued in cases of serious ethical breaches, while minor corrections will be addressed through errata.

These publication ethics align with the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and serve to uphold the integrity and credibility of the journal. JSHE is dedicated to maintaining a transparent and ethical scholarly communication environment.