PUBLICATION ETHICS

PUBLICATION ETHICS

Wastu Adabia: Journal of Language and Literature, ISSN xxxx-xxxx (Online), is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Arabic Literature, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. This policy is based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in Wastu Adabia: Journal of Language and Literature is an essential contribution to developing a coherent and respected body of knowledge in the fields of language, literature, and the humanities. It reflects the academic quality of the authors and the institutions that support them. Therefore, it is crucial to establish ethical standards for all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The Department of Arabic Literature, Faculty of Adab and Humanities, UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, as the official publisher of Wastu Adabia, takes its role in overseeing all stages of publication very seriously and is committed to maintaining ethical integrity. Editorial decisions are not influenced by financial or commercial interests. The department and editorial board will assist in communication with other journals or publishers whenever necessary.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief of Wastu Adabia is responsible for deciding which manuscripts submitted to the journal will be published. Decisions are based on the manuscript’s academic merit, clarity, relevance, originality, and its importance to readers. Editors may consult reviewers or other editorial board members when necessary.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on intellectual merit, without discrimination based on the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, citizenship, or political views.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and may only disclose information to those directly involved in the review process (authors, reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher).

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials included in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the explicit written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making informed decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or who cannot complete the review on time should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their opinions clearly and support them with logical arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published work should be reported to the editor.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Privileged information obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal gain. Reviewers should avoid evaluating manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors or their affiliated institutions.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate and objective account of their research. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the study. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide the raw data related to their research for editorial review and should be prepared to provide public access to such data when feasible.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure their submitted work is original and properly cite or quote the work and words of others. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting identical or substantially similar papers to multiple publications constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have significantly influenced their research.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All contributors who made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors. The corresponding author must ensure:

  • all co-authors have approved the final manuscript, and

  • all are aware of and agree to the submission.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate to retract or correct the article.