Publication Ethics

PUBLICATION ETHICS AND MALPRACTICE STATEMENT

JURNAL BIOLOGI PAPUA

p-ISSN: 2086-3314 | e-ISSN: 2503-0450

1. Publication Ethics Statement

Jurnal Biologi Papua is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Cenderawasih, in collaboration with the Indonesian Biology Association (Perhimpunan Biologi Indonesia, PBI), Papua Chapter.

Jurnal Biologi Papua is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the scholarly publication process. The journal promotes responsible research practices and the dissemination of reliable scientific knowledge in biology and related disciplines.

This publication ethics statement is informed by the principles and recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.

All parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher, are expected to understand and comply with the ethical responsibilities outlined below.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

2.1 Editorial Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team are responsible for evaluating submitted manuscripts and making publication decisions based on scientific quality, originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, and contributions to the advancement of biological sciences.

Editorial decisions must be made independently and objectively, without discrimination based on an author's nationality, ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, institutional affiliation, or political views.

The editorial team must ensure that manuscripts are processed fairly, consistently, and within a reasonable timeframe.

2.2 Confidentiality

Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and all related editorial information.

Information concerning a manuscript must not be disclosed to individuals other than the corresponding author, assigned reviewers, relevant editorial staff, and the publisher when necessary for the editorial process.

2.3 Conflicts of Interest

Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their editorial judgment.

Editors must not participate in editorial decisions concerning manuscripts in which they have personal, professional, financial, or institutional conflicts of interest.

Such manuscripts must be assigned to an independent editor.

2.4 Research Integrity

Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record.

When credible concerns regarding plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, unethical research, or other forms of misconduct arise, editors must conduct an appropriate assessment and take necessary corrective action.

Editorial actions may include requesting clarification, rejecting a manuscript, issuing a correction, publishing an expression of concern, or retracting an article when justified.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the scientific quality and credibility of Jurnal Biologi Papua.

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, evidence-based, and academically justified evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

Reviewer recommendations should address the manuscript's scientific originality, research methodology, data interpretation, presentation, and relevance to the journal's scope.

3.2 Expertise and Timeliness

Reviewers should accept review invitations only when the manuscript falls within their area of expertise and they can reasonably complete the review within the agreed timeframe.

Reviewers who lack the necessary expertise or are unable to complete the review promptly must inform the editor.

3.3 Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Reviewers must not disclose, reproduce, distribute, or discuss unpublished manuscript content without authorization from the editor.

Information obtained during peer review must not be used for personal advantage, professional competition, or the benefit of other individuals or organizations.

3.4 Objectivity and Professional Conduct

Reviews must be conducted impartially, respectfully, and constructively.

Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear explanations and scientific justification for their assessments.

Reviewers should identify relevant published research that has not been appropriately acknowledged when such references are essential to evaluating the manuscript.

3.5 Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest arising from financial, institutional, collaborative, personal, or competitive relationships with the authors or their research.

Reviewers with significant conflicts of interest must decline the review invitation or consult the editor before proceeding.

4. Responsibilities of Authors

4.1 Originality and Scientific Integrity

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts represent original scholarly work and have not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal.

Research findings must be presented accurately, honestly, and transparently.

Fabrication, falsification, inappropriate data manipulation, plagiarism, and misleading presentation of research results are unacceptable.

4.2 Research Reporting Standards

Authors must provide sufficient information about research objectives, methodologies, data collection, analysis, and interpretation to allow readers to assess the validity and reliability of the findings.

Where relevant, authors should provide supporting data or additional methodological information upon reasonable request from the editorial team, subject to ethical, legal, and confidentiality requirements.

4.3 Authorship and Contributions

Authorship must accurately reflect substantial intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

All listed authors must have made meaningful contributions to the work, approved the submitted manuscript, and agreed to take responsibility for their respective contributions and the integrity of the publication.

Individuals who contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship should be appropriately acknowledged.

Changes to authorship after submission require a clear explanation and agreement from all affected authors, subject to editorial approval.

4.4 Plagiarism and Proper Citation

Authors must appropriately acknowledge all sources, ideas, data, methods, and previously published materials used in their manuscripts.

Plagiarism, including unattributed copying, inappropriate paraphrasing, and substantial reuse of previously published work without appropriate disclosure, is prohibited.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their references.

4.5 Multiple and Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.

Substantial duplication of previously published research without appropriate disclosure, citation, permission, or scientific justification is considered unethical publication practice.

Any related manuscripts, preprints, or overlapping publications should be disclosed to the editorial team when relevant.

4.6 Disclosure of Funding and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose financial support, research grants, sponsorships, and other funding sources associated with the study.

Any financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could reasonably influence the research or its interpretation must also be declared.

4.7 Correction of Published Errors

Authors who discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work must promptly notify the editorial team and cooperate in correcting or retracting the publication when necessary.

5. Ethical Standards in Biological Research

Jurnal Biologi Papua recognizes the importance of responsible research practices in biological sciences, including research involving humans, animals, microorganisms, biological specimens, biodiversity, and ecosystems.

5.1 Research Involving Human Participants

Research involving human participants or identifiable personal information must comply with applicable ethical standards, institutional requirements, and relevant regulations.

Where required, authors must obtain approval from an authorized research ethics committee and informed consent from participants.

Authors must protect the privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and rights of research participants.

5.2 Research Involving Animals

Studies involving animals must follow applicable animal welfare regulations and accepted ethical principles.

Authors must describe relevant ethical approvals, animal handling procedures, and measures taken to minimize unnecessary harm, suffering, or distress when applicable.

5.3 Biodiversity and Environmental Research

Research involving biological sampling, protected species, genetic resources, conservation areas, or environmentally sensitive ecosystems must comply with relevant permits, access requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.

Where relevant, authors must disclose research permits and demonstrate responsible collection and handling of biological specimens.

Research involving Indigenous or local communities and associated biological or traditional knowledge must respect applicable consent, access, attribution, and benefit-sharing requirements.

5.4 Research Data Integrity

Authors must maintain accurate research records and ensure that reported data are authentic and traceable.

Inappropriate image manipulation, selective reporting intended to mislead readers, fabrication of experimental observations, and falsification of research results are prohibited.

6. Peer Review and Editorial Integrity

Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Biologi Papua are subject to editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with the journal's established Peer Review Process.

The editorial team is responsible for selecting appropriately qualified reviewers and ensuring a fair and independent evaluation.

Reviewer comments, author revisions, and editorial decisions must be documented through the journal's editorial management system.

The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection rests with the authorized editor and must be based on scientific merit, reviewer recommendations, and compliance with journal policies.

The journal does not guarantee acceptance of submitted manuscripts.

7. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

Jurnal Biologi Papua does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, inappropriate authorship practices, or other forms of research and publication misconduct.

Submitted manuscripts may be evaluated for textual similarity and potential plagiarism as part of the editorial screening process.

Similarity findings must be interpreted in context, taking into account properly cited material, technical terminology, methodology descriptions, and legitimate textual overlap.

Suspected misconduct must be evaluated fairly, based on available evidence, and with an opportunity for the individuals concerned to provide an explanation.

Depending on the findings, the editorial team may reject the manuscript, request clarification or correction, notify relevant institutions when appropriate, or take post-publication corrective action.

8. Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process must disclose interests that could compromise, or reasonably appear to compromise, their independence and objectivity.

Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, institutional affiliations, personal relationships, research collaborations, professional competition, or other relevant interests.

The editorial team must manage disclosed conflicts appropriately and ensure that editorial decisions remain independent.

9. Complaints, Appeals, and Allegations of Misconduct

Jurnal Biologi Papua is committed to handling complaints and appeals fairly, impartially, and confidentially.

Authors, reviewers, and readers may submit concerns regarding editorial decisions, peer review procedures, publication ethics, or suspected misconduct through the journal's official editorial contact.

Complaints should contain sufficient information and supporting evidence to permit an appropriate assessment.

The editorial team will evaluate the matter, seek clarification from the relevant parties when necessary, and determine appropriate action.

Appeals against editorial decisions must be supported by clear scientific or procedural grounds.

Where a complaint involves an editor or a potential conflict of interest, the matter should be assessed by another authorized and impartial member of the editorial team or publisher.

10. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

Jurnal Biologi Papua is committed to preserving the accuracy and integrity of the published scientific record.

When significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal may take appropriate action, including:

Corrections: Issued when errors require formal correction but do not invalidate the principal findings or conclusions.

Retractions: Issued when the findings or conclusions can no longer be considered reliable because of serious errors, plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, unethical research, or other substantial problems.

Expressions of Concern: Published when credible concerns exist regarding the reliability or integrity of an article but available evidence is insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion.

Decisions concerning corrections, retractions, and expressions of concern will be informed by relevant COPE guidance.

Retraction notices must clearly identify the affected article, explain the reason for retraction, and remain publicly accessible. Retracted articles should ordinarily remain available with clear retraction markings and links to the corresponding notice to preserve the scholarly record.

11. Copyright, Intellectual Property, and Permissions

Authors must respect intellectual property rights and obtain appropriate permission to reproduce copyrighted materials, including figures, tables, photographs, datasets, and other protected content when necessary.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts do not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Copyright ownership, publication licensing, and permitted reuse are governed by the journal's applicable Copyright and Licensing Policy.

12. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher of Jurnal Biologi Papua is committed to supporting editorial independence, responsible publication practices, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

The publisher is responsible for:

Supporting the editorial team in implementing transparent and ethical publication procedures.
Respecting the independence of editorial decisions.
Supporting appropriate procedures for investigating alleged research and publication misconduct.
Protecting the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and editorial communications.
Supporting the appropriate handling of copyright and intellectual property matters.
Facilitating corrections, retractions, and other necessary post-publication actions.
Encouraging regular evaluation and improvement of journal policies.
Supporting the accessibility, preservation, and reliability of published scientific content.

13. Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Jurnal Biologi Papua is committed to promoting responsible research, rigorous peer review, scientific transparency, and continuous improvement in scholarly publishing.

All editors, reviewers, authors, and publishing personnel share responsibility for upholding these standards and maintaining the trust of the scientific community.

The journal encourages authors and researchers to follow internationally recognized principles of research integrity and publication ethics.

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