Publication Ethic

Khidmati: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is committed to upholding academic integrity, transparency, and publication ethics in every article publishing process. This policy refers to international principles such as those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and aims to ensure that all parties involved editors, reviewers, and authors adhere to high standards of scientific ethics, particularly in the context of community service activities.

Publication Ethics Policy Table Khidmati

No	Aspect	Provision
1	Scientific Integrity	Guaranteeing the authenticity, honesty, and validity of community service activities
2	Editorial Ethics	Objective, fair, maintain confidentiality, and free from conflicts of interest
3	Reviewer Ethics	Provide objective, constructive, and timely assessments
4	Author Ethics	Guarantee originality, no plagiarism, and no double submissions
5	Plagiarism	Prohibited in all forms, including self-plagiarism
6	Conflict of Interest	Must be disclosed by all parties involved
7	Authorship	Authors must make a real contribution to community service activities.
8	Data and Documentation	Activity data must be valid and accountable
9	Ethics of Service	Respectful of society, non-harmful, and consent-based
10	Retraction and Correction	Done if violations or errors are found

Explanation

The publication ethics policy for Khidmati: Journal of Community Service is designed to ensure that every published article not only meets academic standards but also upholds ethical values ​​in the implementation of community service. Scientific integrity is a key principle, where every activity must be reported honestly, transparently, and responsibly.

Editors are responsible for making objective, non-discriminatory decisions, while reviewers provide constructive evaluations to improve the quality of articles. Authors are required to ensure that manuscripts are original works, free from plagiarism, and not currently under consideration for publication in another journal.

Specifically in the context of community service, authors must also consider social ethics, such as respecting community participation, maintaining privacy, and ensuring that activities do not have negative impacts. Transparency in data reporting and activity documentation is also crucial.

If ethical violations or errors are discovered in a publication, the journal reserves the right to take action, such as correcting or retracting the article. With this policy, Khidmati strives to create a publication system that is credible, ethical, and oriented toward real benefits for the wider community.