Publication Ethics
This publishing code of ethics is a statement from all parties involved in the scientific journal publication process, namely managers, editors, peer reviewers, and authors.
The Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications essentially upholds three ethical values in publication, namely:
Neutrality: which means being free from conflicts of interest in publication management;
Justice: which means giving authorship rights to those entitled to be authors;
Honesty: which means being free from duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in publications.
Duties of Editor
The Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications essentially upholds three ethical values in publication, namely:
Neutrality: which means being free from conflicts of interest in publication management;
Justice: which means giving authorship rights to those entitled to be authors;
Honesty: which means being free from duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in publications.
Duties of Editor
- After receiving the review report from the editorial review board, the editor has the authority to either accept, reject, or request revisions to the manuscript.
- The editors of LENTERA: Journal of Logistics, Entrepreneurship and TVET Education Research at Kolej Komuniti Pasir Mas are responsible for all articles published in the journal.
- In order to make the final decision, editors may consult with other editors or reviewers.
- Editors must objectively evaluate each manuscript for publication based on its quality, regardless of the author's nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, religion, gender, seniority, or institutional affiliation. If there is a potential conflict of interest, the editor should decline the assignment.
- Editors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript sent to the reviewer does not contain any identifying information about the author, and vice versa.
- The editor's decision regarding the publication of a manuscript should be communicated to the authors along with the comments from the reviewers, unless the comments are offensive or libellous.
- If authors provide a well-reasoned and practical request that a specific individual not review their submission, editors should respect that request.
- Editors and all staff members are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
- If there is suspected misconduct or disputed authorship, editors will follow the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) flowcharts.
- Duties of Reviewer
- Commenting on ethical concerns and potential misconduct related to research and publication is part of the reviewer's responsibility.
- Reviewers must complete their work within the given timeframe and inform the editor if they are unable to do so.
- Maintaining the confidentiality of the manuscript is an obligation for the reviewers.
- Reviewers should decline the invitation to review manuscripts if there is a potential conflict of interest with any of the authors.
- Duties of Author
- Making sure that individuals listed as authors fulfil the criteria for authorship.
- Holding collective responsibility for the content and work presented in the article, including methodology, analysis, calculations, and details.
- Disclosing the sources of resources, including funding, either directly or indirectly.
- Describing any limitations of the research.
- Addressing any feedback from collaborators in a professional and timely manner.
- Notifying the editor if the written work is to be withdrawn.
- Asserting that the submitted paper is original, has not been previously published in any language, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.