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Publication Ethics

LITTERA BAKTI: Journal of Community Engagement upholds the highest standards of publication ethics based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must adhere to principles of academic integrity, honesty, and scientific responsibility.

  1. Authors’ Responsibilities

    • Present works honestly, originally, and free from plagiarism.

    • Provide appropriate citations for all references.

    • Avoid duplicate or multiple submissions.

    • Acknowledge all contributors involved in the research/community engagement.

  2. Editors’ Responsibilities

    • Ensure a fair, objective, and transparent editorial process.

    • Maintain manuscript confidentiality.

    • Avoid conflicts of interest.

    • Make publication decisions based on scientific merit, not personal interest.

  3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

    • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

    • Respect manuscript confidentiality.

    • Not use information from manuscripts for personal advantage.

  4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

    • Safeguard publication integrity.

    • Support editorial independence.

    • Ensure broad dissemination of published works.