KHIDMAT: Jurnal Penerapan Ilmu dan Pemberdayaan Berkelanjutan is a peer-reviewed scientific journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice. This statement applies to authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher, and is based on the principles and best practice guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal follows internationally recognized ethical standards for scholarly publishing and article retraction procedures.

Ethical Principles

Publication in this journal is an essential contribution to the development of scientific knowledge. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to uphold integrity, transparency, fairness, and academic responsibility. The publisher and editorial board ensure that editorial decisions remain independent from commercial, political, or personal interests.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity, without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation. Editors maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and ensure that all submissions undergo peer review by qualified reviewers before publication decisions are made. When ethical concerns arise, editors will investigate and take appropriate actions, including correction or retraction when necessary.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and in improving manuscript quality. They must conduct reviews objectively, maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, provide constructive comments, and identify relevant uncited literature or possible ethical concerns such as plagiarism or duplicate publication.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must submit original work, accurately report research methods and findings, acknowledge all sources, and avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate submission. Authorship should reflect substantial scholarly contributions, and all co-authors must approve the final manuscript. Authors are required to disclose conflicts of interest, obtain necessary ethical approvals for research involving humans or animals, and cooperate fully during the peer-review process. If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher works closely with the editorial team to address allegations of misconduct, protect the integrity of the scholarly record, and ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published articles through appropriate archiving and digital preservation systems.

Peer Review Policy

All submitted manuscripts are subjected to a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two independent reviewers. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, acceptance with revisions, or rejection, based on originality, scientific quality, relevance, and ethical compliance. Simultaneous submission to another journal is strictly prohibited.