Publication Ethic

Publication Ethic

Fundamental and Applied Research in Medicine and Allied Sciences Indonesia (FARMASI) (e-ISSN: 3123-9374) is a peer-reviewed journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. The journal disseminates research findings and scholarly contributions in various fields of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and related allied health sciences. FARMASI is available online as an open access resource. This statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

Journal Publication Ethics Guidelines:

1. Author Ethics

Honesty and Clear Reporting
Authors are required to present research information honestly, accurately, completely, and transparently. Research data and supporting materials should be maintained securely and made available for verification when reasonably required.
Originality and Anti-Plagiarism
The submitted manuscript must be the authors’ original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all sources and must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.
Proper Acknowledgement of Authorship
All individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, implementation, analysis, or interpretation of the research should be appropriately recognized as authors. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and take responsibility for its content.
Ethical Research Practices
Research involving human participants, animals, biological materials, medicines, or other regulated research activities must comply with applicable ethical standards and obtain the necessary ethical approval, informed consent, permits, or other required authorizations.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could potentially influence the research, interpretation of findings, or publication process.
Correction of Errors
If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published article, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing a correction, clarification, or retraction when necessary.

2. Editorial and Editorial Board Ethics

Objective and Fair Editorial Decisions
Editors should make editorial decisions based on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and academic contribution of the manuscript without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, religion, institutional affiliation, or other personal characteristics.
Confidentiality
Information concerning submitted manuscripts must be kept confidential and may only be disclosed to individuals directly involved in the editorial and peer review process.
Independent and Transparent Peer Review
Editors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts undergo an appropriate and fair peer review process. Reviewers should be selected based on their expertise and suitability for evaluating the manuscript.
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Editors must disclose and appropriately manage any actual or potential conflicts of interest. Editors 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 responding appropriately to suspected plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, authorship disputes, and other forms of publication misconduct. Appropriate corrective actions, including corrections, retractions, or statements of concern, may be taken when necessary.
Transparency and Continuous Improvement
The journal management should maintain transparent publication policies and continuously improve editorial and publication practices to ensure the quality, credibility, and integrity of the journal.

3. Reviewer Ethics

Objective and Timely Assessment
Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively, constructively, fairly, and within the agreed timeframe. Evaluations should be based on the scientific quality, methodology, originality, relevance, and contribution of the manuscript rather than the identity or affiliation of the authors.
Confidentiality of Manuscripts
Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscripts under review. They must not share, reproduce, or use unpublished information contained in a manuscript for personal or professional advantage.
Constructive Feedback
Reviewer comments should be clear, professional, evidence-based, and constructive, with the primary purpose of helping authors improve the quality and scientific value of their manuscript.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest that could affect their objectivity. Reviewers should decline an assignment if they believe that their relationship with the authors, institution, research, or topic could compromise the impartiality of their evaluation.
Recognition of Relevant Previous Work
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited by the authors and notify the editor of any substantial similarities, suspected plagiarism, or other potential ethical concerns.

4. General Policy

Fundamental and Applied Research in Medicine and Allied Sciences Indonesia (FARMASI) refers to the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) principles and guidelines as a primary reference for maintaining the integrity, transparency, and quality of scientific publications.
All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers, must uphold the principles of integrity, neutrality, fairness, confidentiality, transparency, and honesty throughout all stages of manuscript submission, review, revision, acceptance, and publication.
FARMASI is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record. When ethical violations or significant errors are identified, the journal may publish corrections, retractions, expressions of concern, or other appropriate editorial notices.
FARMASI supports responsible dissemination of pharmaceutical and related scientific research while respecting intellectual property rights, research ethics, and applicable publication standards.

By implementing this publication ethics policy, Fundamental and Applied Research in Medicine and Allied Sciences Indonesia (FARMASI) aims to maintain high scientific standards, promote responsible research practices, strengthen reader and author trust, and preserve the integrity and credibility of the scholarly publication process.