Publication Ethics

Jurnal MAHUPAS is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics at every stage of the publication process. We adhere to internationally recognized guidelines and best practices to ensure scientific integrity and transparency. The principles of publication ethics that we apply are as follows:

1. Originality and Plagiarism:
a. Submitted articles must be original work that has not been published elsewhere. Authors should ensure that the article is free from plagiarism and not include the work of others without giving appropriate credit.
b. All sources used in the research must be properly referenced, and direct quotes must be appropriately quoted and referenced.
2. Copyright and License:
a. Authors submitting articles agree to transfer copyright to Jurnal MAHUPAS if the article is accepted for publication. We are committed to providing open access and supporting authors' copyright.
b. Authors have the right to disseminate their articles through institutional repositories and other platforms by including appropriate references to publications in Jurnal MAHUPAS.
3. Transparency and Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
a. Authors must disclose any form of conflict of interest that might affect the results or interpretation of the research. This includes financial support, personal relationships, or other relevant interests.
b. Editors and reviewers are also expected to disclose their conflicts of interest to maintain objectivity in the review process.
4. Author Responsibilities:
a. Authors are solely responsible for the content of the article, including accuracy of data, validity of methodology, and interpretation of results.
b. All authors listed in the article must make substantial contributions and approve the final manuscript.
5. Revision and Correction:
a. If there are any errors or inaccuracies in the published article, the author should immediately submit a correction or revision request to the editor.
b. We will also update the article with necessary corrections and publish a correction or retraction of the article if significant errors are found.
6. Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers:
a. Editors are responsible for ensuring that the review process is fair, objective, and confidential. They should make decisions based on the scientific quality and relevance of the article.
b. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive and objective feedback and maintain the confidentiality of the article during the review process.
7. Research Ethics:
a. Research published in Jurnal MAHUPAS must comply with research ethics standards, including ethical approval for research involving humans or animals.
b. Authors must ensure that their research is conducted with integrity and respect for the rights of research participants.

Jurnal MAHUPAS dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in our published articles. We kindly request that all authors adhere to these guidelines to ensure the continued integrity and credibility of Jurnal MAHUPAS.