Publication Ethic

Publication Ethics for Journal of PROMKES: Public Research on Outreach, Motivation, and Knowledge for Education in Society

Journal of PROMKES: Public Research on Outreach, Motivation, and Knowledge for Education in Society with Electronic ISSN XXXX-XXXX is a peer-reviewed journal published by CV. Get Press Indonesia. LACERI upholds high standards of publication ethics to ensure the integrity, quality, and transparency of all articles published in the field of health promotion. This journal follows the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all parties involved—authors, editors, and reviewers—to adhere to the ethical principles outlined below:

Duties of Authors

  • Authors should present an accurate and honest account of their original research without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
  • Manuscripts must be original and not published or submitted elsewhere concurrently. Relevant previous work should be properly acknowledged with appropriate citations.
  • Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest and sources of funding that might influence their research.
  • Ethical standards regarding human and animal research must be adhered to, including obtaining necessary informed consent and approval.
  • Authors must cooperate with the editor to correct errors or withdraw articles if necessary.

Duties of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for the content and quality of the journal, making fair and unbiased decisions based on the academic merits of the manuscript.
  • They manage the peer review process transparently and confidentially, ensuring the anonymity of authors and reviewers where applicable.
  • Conflicts of interest must be declared and managed to avoid bias.
  • Editors act in accordance with legal requirements and ethical standards, and handle any suspected misconduct with appropriate investigation and action.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts in a timely, objective, and confidential manner.
  • They should identify relevant prior work that has not been cited by the authors and notify the editor of any ethical concerns or potential misconduct.
  • Reviewer comments should be constructive and aimed at improving the quality of the manuscript.
  • Conflicts of interest should be disclosed, and reviewers should decline to review a manuscript if they believe they have a conflict of interest.

Handling Misconduct

  • This journal takes all allegations of scientific misconduct seriously, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data falsification.
  • Appropriate steps, such as publication of corrections, retractions, or statements of concern, will be taken to maintain the integrity of the scientific record.

Open Access and Licensing

By adhering to these publication ethics, PROMKES aims to provide a credible and authoritative platform for advancing the science of health promotion, community health education, behavior change, and public health empowerment at both local and international levels.