Publication Ethics

Research in Art, New Creativity and Graphic Design (RANCANG) [(e-ISSN: XXXX-XXXX)] is a peer-reviewed journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. The journal disseminates research and creative scholarship in the fields of art, creativity, graphic design, visual communication, and related creative disciplines. RANCANG is available online as an open access resource.

This publication ethics statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

Journal Publication Ethics Guidelines

Author Ethics

Honesty and Clear Reporting
Authors must present their research, creative processes, methods, findings, and interpretations honestly, accurately, and transparently. Research materials and supporting data should be maintained appropriately for verification when necessary.

Originality and Anti-Plagiarism
Submitted manuscripts must be original works and must not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or other forms of academic misconduct. Authors must properly acknowledge all sources and must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.

Proper Authorship and Acknowledgement
All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research or creative work should be appropriately recognized as authors or contributors. All listed authors are responsible for the content of the manuscript.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or other conflicts of interest that could influence the research, creative work, interpretation, or publication process.

Correction of Errors
If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or, when necessary, retracting the article.

Editorial and Editorial Board Ethics

Objective and Fair Editorial Decisions
Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the fields covered by RANCANG. Editorial decisions must not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, nationality, religion, institutional affiliation, or other irrelevant characteristics.

Confidentiality
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and share manuscript information only with individuals directly involved in the editorial and review process.

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Editors must identify and appropriately manage conflicts of interest and should not participate in editorial decisions involving manuscripts in which they have a personal, professional, or financial interest.

Handling Plagiarism and Ethical Violations
Editors are responsible for addressing allegations of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of publication misconduct. Appropriate corrective action should be taken when ethical violations are identified.

Transparency and Promotion
The journal should maintain transparent editorial and publication policies and promote published research and creative works through appropriate academic channels.

Reviewer Ethics

Objective and Timely Assessment
Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations based on the academic quality, originality, methodology, creative contribution, and relevance of the manuscript.

Confidentiality of Manuscripts
Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not use unpublished information, ideas, or creative concepts for personal or professional benefit.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest and decline the review if such a conflict could affect their objectivity.

General Policy

Research in Art, New Creativity and Graphic Design (RANCANG) follows the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as a primary reference for maintaining publication integrity and ethical standards.

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and journal management—are expected to uphold the principles of integrity, neutrality, fairness, confidentiality, transparency, and honesty throughout all stages of publication.

By implementing these publication ethics guidelines, RANCANG seeks to maintain the quality and integrity of scholarly and creative publications, strengthen reader and academic trust, and support responsible development in art, creativity, graphic design, and related creative disciplines.