Publication Ethics

Aceh Journal of Community Engagement (AJCE) : is a periodic publication of the results of LPPM Almuslim University's Community Service. This statement explains the ethical behavior of all parties involved in publishing articles in the Aceh Journal of Community Engagement (AJCE), including the author, editorial board, bestari partners, and publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. This is an open access journal licensed under the CC-BY-NC international license.

Publishing Ethics Guidelines

The publication of articles in the Aceh Journal of Community Engagement (AJCE) is an important building block in the development of a coherent and respected knowledge network. This is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. The reviewed articles support and contain the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to agree on the standards of ethical behavior that are expected for all parties involved in publishing, namely: authors, journal editors, publishers, publishers and the public.

The Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) Almuslim University is responsible for overseeing all stages of publication seriously and recognizing ethical and other responsibilities. Apart from being committed to ensuring that reprint advertising and other commercial revenues do not have an impact or influence on editorial decisions, the institution is also committed to assisting communication with journal managers and/or other publishers if deemed useful and necessary.

Publishing Decisions

The editors of the Aceh Journal of Community Engagement (AJCE)  are responsible for deciding which of the submitted articles should be published. Validation of the work and its significance to researchers and readers should always drive such decisions. Editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and are limited by legal provisions as they must be enforced regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism (plagiarism). The editor may consult with other editors or the assessment team in making this decision.

Fair Treatment

Editors always assess manuscripts based on their intellectual content without distinguishing between the race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origins, nationalities or political philosophies of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the author, expert editors, bestari partners, and publishers.

Notice and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript may not be used in the editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Bestari partners' assessments help editors in making editorial decisions and through editorial communication with authors can also help authors improve their writing.

Speed

Any selected reviewer who feels he is not qualified to assess the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its rapid review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the assessment process.

Confidentiality

Every manuscript received for assessment must be treated as a confidential document. The document may not be shown or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity Standards

Assessment must be carried out objectively. Personal criticism of the author is not permitted. Assessors should state their views clearly with supporting arguments.