Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics:

Management and Applied Learning in Local and Adventure Tourism (MALALA) (e-ISSN: XXXX-XXXX) is a peer-reviewed journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. The journal disseminates research findings in the fields of tourism management, local tourism development, adventure tourism, hospitality, tourism education, and applied learning in tourism studies. 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, and transparently, and maintain research data properly for verification when necessary.

• Originality and Anti-Plagiarism
  The submitted manuscript must be the author’s original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data. Authors are required to cite references appropriately 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 must be listed as authors, and all authors share responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

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

• Correction of Errors
  If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article if required.

2. Editorial and Editorial Board Ethics

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

• Confidentiality
  Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not disclose information to parties outside the publication process.

• Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
  Editors should avoid conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts and must recuse themselves when necessary.

• Handling Plagiarism and Ethical Violations
  The editorial team is responsible for ensuring that all published articles comply with ethical standards and are free from plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct.

• Transparency and Promotion
  The journal management must maintain transparency in editorial policies and actively support the dissemination of scholarly research.

3. Reviewer Ethics

• Objective and Timely Assessment
  Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback based on the scientific content of the manuscript.

• Confidentiality of Manuscripts
  Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use unpublished materials for personal benefit.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
  Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts may affect their objectivity.

4. General Policy

• Management and Applied Learning in Local and Adventure Tourism (MALALA) follows the principles and guidelines established by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) in maintaining publication integrity and ethical scholarly communication.
• All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers, are expected to uphold the principles of fairness, integrity, transparency, and professionalism in all stages of publication.

By implementing these publication ethics principles, Management and Applied Learning in Local and Adventure Tourism (MALALA) aims to maintain high scientific quality, strengthen academic credibility, and support the advancement of tourism research and applied learning.