Publication Ethics Statement

Sanitasi: Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and scientific integrity in all aspects of the publication process. The journal ensures that all parties involved in scholarly publishing, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, adhere to ethical principles and responsible research practices.

As a peer-reviewed scientific journal, Sanitasi: Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan follows the guidelines and principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), particularly in addressing issues related to publication ethics, research misconduct, plagiarism, authorship, conflicts of interest, corrections, and retractions.

This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities and expected behavior of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board members, reviewers, and the publisher (Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta).

The journal is committed to implementing best practices in scholarly publishing, maintaining transparency in editorial processes, ensuring fair peer review, and preserving the integrity of published scientific records. Any form of unethical behavior, including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of academic misconduct, is strictly prohibited.

The journal adopts COPE principles to maintain high ethical standards among publishers, editors, authors, and reviewers. The publisher supports the editorial process by providing the necessary infrastructure and resources while respecting editorial independence and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Sanitasi: Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan are responsible for ensuring that:

  1. The manuscript presents accurate, objective, and verifiable research findings.
  2. The submitted work is original and has not been published previously. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all sources, ideas, data, or statements obtained from other works. Any form of plagiarism is considered unethical behavior and is unacceptable.
  3. The manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal or publication platform.
  4. All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research and have approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.
  5. Any financial, institutional, personal, or other potential conflicts of interest that may influence the research process or interpretation of results are properly disclosed.
  6. All sources of research funding or financial support are clearly acknowledged in the manuscript.
  7. If authors identify significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly notify the Editor or Publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article when necessary.
  8. Research involving human participants, animals, hazardous materials, chemicals, procedures, or equipment with potential risks must include appropriate ethical considerations and relevant statements in accordance with applicable regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of Sanitasi: Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan are responsible for ensuring a fair, transparent, and ethical publication process.

Editors shall:

  1. Make objective decisions regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the field.
  2. Evaluate manuscripts solely based on their scientific merit without discrimination based on authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, religion, political views, or other personal characteristics.
  3. Ensure that manuscripts are handled confidentially and that unpublished information from submitted manuscripts is not used for personal research or other purposes without written permission from the authors.
  4. Select appropriate reviewers with relevant expertise and ensure that the peer-review process is conducted objectively and professionally.
  5. Handle complaints, appeals, ethical concerns, and allegations of research or publication misconduct according to COPE guidelines.
  6. Take appropriate action regarding ethical issues involving submitted or published manuscripts, including corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary.
  7. Avoid conflicts of interest and ensure that editorial decisions remain independent from external influence.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play an important role in maintaining the quality and integrity of published articles. Reviewers shall:

  1. Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and constructively based on scientific and academic considerations.
  2. Provide clear comments and recommendations supported by appropriate arguments and evidence.
  3. Assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.
  4. Maintain confidentiality regarding manuscripts, data, and information obtained during the review process.
  5. Not use unpublished information, ideas, or data obtained through peer review for personal advantage.
  6. Decline to review manuscripts when they have potential conflicts of interest arising from personal, professional, institutional, financial, or collaborative relationships with the authors or related organizations.
  7. Treat all manuscripts received for review as confidential documents and not share or discuss them with others unless authorized by the editor.
  8. Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors and notify editors of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or significant similarity with other published works.

The journal applies a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.

Duties and Responsibilities of Publisher

The publisher (Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta) supports the implementation of ethical publishing practices and respects the independence of the editorial process.

The publisher shall:

  1. Ensure that published articles comply with the journal's scope, quality standards, and publication ethics.
  2. Support editors in maintaining academic integrity and implementing transparent editorial policies.
  3. Ensure that manuscripts are published only after completing the required editorial evaluation, peer-review, and revision processes.
  4. Support the investigation and resolution of ethical issues, including plagiarism, research misconduct, copyright disputes, corrections, and retractions.
  5. Maintain the integrity and accessibility of published journal content.
  6. Respect editorial independence and does not interfere with editorial decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection.

Handling Research and Publication Misconduct

Sanitasi: Jurnal Kesehatan Lingkungan does not tolerate any form of research or publication misconduct, including:

  • Plagiarism;
  • Fabrication or falsification of data;
  • Duplicate or redundant publication;
  • Improper authorship practices;
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest;
  • Ethical violations involving human or animal subjects.

Suspected cases of misconduct will be investigated according to COPE recommendations. Appropriate actions, including correction, expression of concern, or retraction, will be taken when necessary to protect the integrity of the scientific record.

Reference:

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.
https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines-new/principles-transparency-and-best-practice-scholarly-publishing