Khidmah: Journal of Community Service and Innovation recognizes the importance of ethical principles in scholarly publishing and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement explains the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers involved in the publication process.

This publication ethics statement refers to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), including the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the Code of Conduct for Journal Publishers.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in Khidmah: Journal of Community Service and Innovation contributes to the advancement of knowledge and reflects the quality of research and community service conducted by authors and institutions. Peer-reviewed publications support scientific integrity and responsible scholarly communication.

Yayasan Yetti Afrida Center as the publisher is committed to maintaining editorial independence and ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

Duties of Editors

Fairness and Editorial Independence

Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, significance, and relevance to the journal’s scope without discrimination.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related information.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and must not use unpublished materials for personal purposes.

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted based on reviewer recommendations and academic quality.

Handling Ethical Issues

Editors will investigate allegations of misconduct and may publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and improving the quality of scholarly publications.

Promptness

Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed timeframe or decline invitations if unavailable.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.

Objectivity

Reviews should be objective, constructive, and supported by academic arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant references not cited by the authors and report suspected plagiarism.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline reviews where appropriate.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, honest, and objective reports of their work.

Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources used.

Multiple Submission

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.

Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose financial or non-financial conflicts of interest related to the manuscript.

Ethical Compliance

Research involving human participants or sensitive materials must comply with ethical standards and institutional regulations.

Participation in Peer Review

Authors must cooperate in the peer review process and revise manuscripts when required.

Correction of Errors

Authors must notify the journal immediately if significant errors are identified after publication.

Duties of Publisher

Yayasan Yetti Afrida Center works closely with editors to handle ethical issues, maintain publication integrity, and preserve scholarly records.

Section A. Publication and Authorship

1. All manuscripts undergo peer review by at least two reviewers.
2. The journal applies a blind peer review system.
3. Review criteria include originality, relevance, significance, clarity, and language quality.
4. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, revision, or rejection.
5. Duplicate publication is strictly prohibited.

Section B. Authors’ Responsibilities

1. Manuscripts must be original and unpublished.
2. Authors must participate in the review process.
3. All authors must contribute significantly to the work.
4. Authors must disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.
5. Errors discovered after publication must be reported immediately.

Section C. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

1. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality.
2. Reviews must be objective and constructive.
3. Reviewers should identify uncited relevant works.
4. Suspected plagiarism must be reported to the editor.
5. Reviewers must avoid conflicts of interest.

Section D. Editors’ Responsibilities

1. Editors have full authority to accept or reject manuscripts.
2. Editors maintain publication quality and integrity.
3. Editors preserve reviewer anonymity.
4. Editors handle ethical concerns appropriately.
5. Editors publish corrections or retractions when necessary.