Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics:

Journal of Health Service Administration and Hospital Management (LACERI) (e-ISSN: 3123-7185) is a peer-reviewed journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. The journal disseminates research findings in the fields of hospital administration, health service management, hospital operations, healthcare policy, healthcare quality improvement, and related disciplines. The journal 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 findings honestly, accurately, completely, and transparently, and to retain research data securely for verification when necessary.

• Originality and Anti-Plagiarism
  Submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors and must not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data. Authors are required to properly cite all sources and must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

• Proper Acknowledgement of Authorship
  All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation should be listed as authors. All authors share responsibility for the content and integrity of the manuscript.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
  Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their research.

• Correction of Errors
  If significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered after publication, authors are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections, retractions, or updates as appropriate.

2. Editorial and Editorial Board Ethics

• Objective and Fair Editorial Decisions
  Editors shall evaluate manuscripts based solely on their academic merit, scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, or personal beliefs.

• Confidentiality
  Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not disclose information to anyone other than those directly involved in the editorial and review process.

• Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
  Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest and ensure impartial editorial decision-making.

• Handling Plagiarism and Ethical Violations
  Editors are responsible for ensuring that published articles comply with ethical standards and are free from plagiarism and other forms of research misconduct. Appropriate corrective actions will be taken if ethical violations are identified.

• Transparency and Promotion
  The editorial team must maintain transparency regarding publication policies, peer review procedures, publication fees (if applicable), and ethical standards while promoting the dissemination of scholarly work.

3. Reviewer Ethics

• Objective and Timely Assessment
  Reviewers should provide objective, constructive, evidence-based, and timely evaluations of manuscripts according to their expertise and without bias.

• Confidentiality of Manuscripts
  Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use any unpublished information for personal, academic, or professional advantage.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
  Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts if their impartiality could be compromised.

4. Publisher Ethics

• Support for Editorial Independence
  The publisher supports editorial independence and ensures that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.
• Commitment to Ethical Publishing
  The publisher works closely with editors to uphold ethical publishing standards, address allegations of misconduct, and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

5. General Policy

• Journal of Health Service Administration and Hospital Management (LACERI) adheres to the ethical principles and guidelines established by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) as the primary reference for maintaining publication integrity and quality.
• All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to uphold the principles of honesty, fairness, transparency, accountability, and professional responsibility throughout all stages of publication.

By implementing this publication ethics statement, Journal of Health Service Administration and Hospital Management (LACERI) seeks to ensure scientific excellence, maintain reader confidence, and uphold the integrity of scholarly communication in the fields of hospital administration and health service management.