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Publication Ethics
- Publication Ethics Statement and Publication Malpractice Statement
This statement outlines the ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process of LITERA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (LPPM Universitas Dhyana Pura).
This statement is based on COPE.
- Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
Publishing an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as LITERA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra LPPM Universitas Dhyana Pura is a crucial component in the development of a respected knowledge network. It reflects the quality of the authors' work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles embody and uphold scientific methods. Therefore, it is essential to establish ethical behavior standards expected from all parties involved in publication: authors, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and the community.
As the publisher, University of Dhyana Pura Bali is committed to overseeing all stages of publication with the utmost seriousness, fully aware of our ethical and other responsibilities. We ensure that advertising, reprints, or other commercial revenues do not influence editorial decisions. Additionally, LPPM Universitas Dhyana Pura and the Editorial Board of LITERA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra facilitate communication with other journals and publishers when necessary.
- Publication Decision
The Editor-in-Chief of LITERA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra is responsible for deciding which articles will be published. This decision is based on recommendations from the journal’s editorial board and reviewers, while adhering to legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editor consults with the editorial team and reviewers in making this decision.
- Non-Discrimination
Editors and reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
- Confidentiality
Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the appropriate authors, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial team, and publisher, as necessary.
- Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used by editorial board members or reviewers in their own research.
- Reviewer Duties
Contribution to Editorial Decision The journal uses a double-blind review process. Reviewers provide recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief on editorial decisions and assist authors in enhancing the quality of their research papers.
Timeliness Editors are committed to providing timely reviews. If a reviewer fails to submit their report promptly, the manuscript will be reassigned to another qualified reviewer without delay.
Confidentiality Manuscript content must remain confidential. Except for the Editor-in-Chief, editors and reviewers are prohibited from discussing the manuscript with anyone else, including the authors.
Standards of Objectivity Editors and reviewers must assess manuscripts based solely on content. Review comments should be respectful and justifiable.
Acknowledgment of Sources Reviewers should identify any relevant published work that the authors have overlooked. Any claims that observations, derivations, or arguments have been previously reported must be supported with appropriate citations. Reviewers should also inform the editor of any substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under review and other published works they are aware of.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest Confidential information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should not review manuscripts if they have a conflict of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions related to the manuscript.
- Author Duties
Reporting Standards Authors must present a clear and accurate report of their work and provide an objective discussion of its significance. Data should be represented accurately, with sufficient detail and references to enable replication of the work. Fraudulent or deliberately misleading statements are considered unethical and unacceptable.
Access and Retention of Data Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to make this data available within a reasonable timeframe.
Originality and Plagiarism Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite the work and/or words of others. Manuscripts with issues of plagiarism will be automatically rejected, and authors will be notified.
Duplicate, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication Authors must confirm that their manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another publication. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is considered unethical.
Acknowledgment of Sources Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is required. Authors should cite all publications that have influenced their research.
Authorship of the Paper Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. Corresponding authors are responsible for keeping co-authors informed about the review process. Upon acceptance, all authors must sign a statement confirming the authenticity of the research.
Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects If the research involves hazardous materials, procedures, or equipment, authors must clearly identify these risks in the manuscript.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest Authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the research must be disclosed.
Fundamental Errors in Published Work If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in withdrawing or correcting the work.
