Publication Ethics Statement

The editors of Journal Geram (Gerakan Aktif Menulis) issue this publication ethics statement as a guideline for everyone involved in publishing research in the journal: authors, reviewers, and editors. It follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and sets a high ethical standard for the journal.

1. Allegations of Misconduct

This policy aims to prevent misconduct in research submitted to the journal and sets out the principles and procedures used to deliberate on research integrity.

Research misconduct in this policy refers to fraud, including data fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, plagiarism, and improper authorship:

  • Fabrication is the creation of false information about data or findings that do not exist.
  • Falsification is the manipulation of research materials, instruments, or processes, or the arbitrary modification or deletion of data, so that the research content or results are distorted.
  • Plagiarism is the appropriation of another person’s ideas, research content, or results without justifiable approval or citation.
  • Improper authorship is listing as an author someone who has not contributed to the research content or results, for example only as a courtesy, or omitting someone who has.
  • Intentionally obstructing an investigation of misconduct concerning oneself or others, or harming informants.
  • Unfair evaluation of other people’s research, or disclosing or appropriating ideas or results obtained during review.
  • Other seriously aberrant acts that are not accepted in the academic community.

How the journal addresses misconduct. Editors and the publisher have an ethical obligation to support the quality and ethics of review before publication (identify and prevent problems), to ensure the correctness of the published literature after publication (correct and communicate), and to educate. The journal responds to ethical allegations about published papers and papers under review, and cooperates with investigations by institutions or funding bodies.

Possible sanctions. When misconduct is confirmed:

  • Before publication, the manuscript can be withdrawn from review.
  • After publication, the journal may publish a retraction, an expression of concern, or a correction, with the authors’ signature or an editorial statement, and the article is marked accordingly.
  • Editors decide whether to retract or correct after considering whether the case is fraud or honest error, weighing intent and how far the data are incorrect or misleading.
  • The author may be barred from submitting to the journal.
  • Editors may, in some cases, inform other editors or publishers.
  • Editors may publish an editorial discussing the issue in general to raise awareness.

See also Allegations of Misconduct.

2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authors are expected to follow these guidelines. Any infringement may lead to retraction of the article or a ban from publishing in the journal.

  • The author’s main obligation is to give an accurate and complete account of the research performed, with enough detail on the subject.
  • Authors submit original work only, free of fraud and fabrication.
  • The manuscript has not been published or accepted elsewhere, except as a conference paper that is work in progress; that prior version must be declared and cited.
  • The same manuscript is not submitted to another journal while it is under review here. Authors wait for a decision, or formally request withdrawal, before submitting elsewhere.
  • The manuscript contains no unlawful statements or comments.
  • Overlapping and earlier work, including the authors’ own, is cited in the text and the reference list. The origin of datasets is stated, including prior use by the same or another author.
  • Authors are aware of, and abide by, the misconduct policy.

Everyone listed as an author must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Made a significant contribution to the work, whether in conception, design, execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation, or all of these.
  • Drafted, wrote, or substantially revised or critically reviewed the article.
  • Agreed on the journal to which the article is submitted.
  • Reviewed and agreed on every version of the article: at submission, during revision, the accepted version, and any significant change at proof stage.
  • Takes responsibility and is accountable for the content of the article, and shares responsibility for resolving questions about its accuracy or integrity.

3. Editorship

  • Editors judge every manuscript fairly on its quality, regardless of the race, religion, nationality, sex, seniority, or institutional affiliation of the authors.
  • Editors consider submitted manuscripts within a reasonable time.
  • Editors, with their expertise and fair judgment, are responsible for accepting or rejecting manuscripts and for clear communication with authors. The final decision is accompanied by the reviewers’ comments.
  • Editors ensure that no identifying information about the authors is included in the file sent to reviewers.
  • Editors keep submitted manuscripts confidential and disclose nothing about them to other parties.
  • Editors respect an author’s well-reasoned request not to use certain reviewers, although they may still use such reviewers if their input is considered important.
  • Editors follow COPE practice when considering a manuscript for publication.

4. Complaints and Appeals

This procedure covers appeals against editorial decisions, complaints about process failures such as long delays, and complaints about publication ethics. A complaint is first handled by the Editor-in-Chief and/or the editor who handled the paper, at [email protected]. If they are the subject of the complaint, the complainant may approach the publisher, UIR Press. The Editor-in-Chief aims to acknowledge a complaint within 7 days.

  • Complaints about scientific content, such as an appeal against rejection. The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor considers the authors’ argument and the reviewer reports, then decides whether the rejection stands, another independent opinion is needed, or the appeal should be considered. The complainant is informed of the decision, with an explanation where appropriate. Decisions on appeals are final, and new submissions take priority over appeals.
  • Complaints about process, such as the time taken to review. The Editor-in-Chief, with the handling editor and, where appropriate, the publisher, investigates. The complainant receives feedback, which is also used to improve the journal’s procedures.
  • Complaints about publication ethics, such as the conduct of a researcher, author, or reviewer. The Editor-in-Chief or handling editor follows the COPE guidelines and may ask the publisher for advice on difficult cases. A course of action is decided and feedback is given to the complainant. A complainant who remains dissatisfied may take the complaint to COPE.

5. Conflicts of Interest

  • Authors avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance of them, and declare them in writing on submission, including institutional, private, or corporate sources of funding. Declared interests are published with the article. If in doubt, the interest is disclosed so the editor can judge it.
  • If an author and an editor have a relationship that could lead to an unfair evaluation, another editor is appointed to handle the manuscript.
  • Reviewers watch for any appearance of conflict of interest when they receive a manuscript, and promptly return it to the editor, disclosing the conflict.

6. Data and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to make the data behind a paper available for editorial review, and should be prepared to give public access to such data where practicable, keeping it for a reasonable period after publication so that the findings can be verified.

Fundamental errors in published work. When authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their own published work, they promptly notify the editor and cooperate to retract or correct the paper. If the editor learns of such an error from a third party, the authors promptly correct or retract the paper, or provide evidence that the original findings are correct. See the Correction, Retraction, and Withdrawal Policy.

7. Research Ethics

All submitted articles and all correspondence between authors and editors are treated as confidential. Communications about the publication process should not be posted on any website without the editors’ prior consent. The names and email addresses entered on this site are used only for the stated purposes of the journal and are not shared with other parties; see the Privacy Statement.

Research involving human participants. Much research in language, literature, and education involves students, teachers, and other participants. Such research must respect the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Where institutional rules require it, ethical approval or permission is obtained before the study begins, and the manuscript states it. Where approval is not required, or an exemption has been granted, the manuscript says so and explains why.

  • Participants take part voluntarily and with informed consent. For minors, consent is given by a parent or guardian and permission by the school, as appropriate.
  • Participants’ identities are protected. Names of students, teachers, and schools are anonymized unless consent to publish them has been given.
  • Non-stigmatizing and non-discriminatory language is used when describing groups of participants by ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sex, gender, or other characteristics, and any such categorization is explained and scientifically justified.
  • Studies involving vulnerable groups may receive additional scrutiny by the editors, and authors may be asked for supporting documents such as blank consent forms.

Other kinds of research. Should a submission involve animals, cell lines, or plant materials, it must comply with the relevant institutional, national, and international guidelines and state the approvals obtained. The editors may reject manuscripts that lack appropriate documentation.

8. Intellectual Property

  • Disclaimer. The views expressed in articles published in Journal Geram (Gerakan Aktif Menulis) are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or the publisher.
  • Permissions. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted figures, tables, data, or text, including substantial quotations from published works. Written permission is submitted with the manuscript. Authors ask permission before republishing the article elsewhere, for example as a book chapter or a translation.
  • Licence. Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). See the Copyright Notice.
  • Publishing system. The journal uses Open Journal Systems, software developed, supported, and distributed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP).

9. Journal Management

The journal is available online and free to read. Submission is free; accepted articles are charged an article processing charge of Rp1.000.000, and all published papers are open access. See Article Processing Charge and Ownership and Management.

10. Peer Review

The journal follows a double-blind review, typically with two reviewers for each article, selected for their competence in the subject. Authors and reviewers do not reveal themselves to one another, and the manuscript file must not contain self-identifying information. Acceptance depends on scholarly merit and fit with the journal. A paper may be accepted as it is, accepted subject to revision, or rejected. The reviewers’ and editors’ comments are sent to the author, who has the opportunity to revise. See the Peer-Review Process.

11. Plagiarism

The journal has a strict policy against plagiarism and follows COPE guidance. Plagiarism includes copying text, data, or ideas without proper citation, reusing significant parts of earlier work without acknowledgement, and presenting fabricated data. Self-plagiarism, reusing one’s own work without citation, is also prohibited. Every manuscript is checked with Turnitin, and the maximum similarity allowed is 20 percent. Plagiarism found after publication may lead to retraction and, where necessary, notification of the author’s institution. Serious cases may lead to a ban on future submissions. See Screening for Plagiarism.

12. Publication Practices

The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to act with transparency, honesty, and integrity throughout the publication process.

  • Authors ensure that their manuscripts are original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism; confirm that all co-authors contributed; disclose conflicts of interest; obtain the necessary ethical approvals; and promptly address errors found after submission or publication.
  • Reviewers assess manuscripts objectively and without bias, keep them confidential, declare conflicts of interest, and decline to review manuscripts by authors with whom they have a personal or professional connection.
  • Editors make unbiased decisions based on quality and originality, maintain ethical standards, and handle complaints and appeals fairly and transparently.

13. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

The journal is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in every part of the publication process. All voices are respected, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or other identities.

  • Equal opportunity. Every manuscript is treated fairly and respectfully, whatever the background of its authors. Manuscripts avoid discriminatory language and respect all communities.
  • Inclusive editorial practice. The journal encourages diversity among editors and reviewers, makes reasonable accommodations for authors, reviewers, and readers with disabilities, and supports early-career researchers.

14. Post-publication Discussion and Correction

The journal follows COPE guidance on ethical concerns about published articles. Authors who object to or disagree with any part of the publication process may contact the Editor-in-Chief at [email protected]. Every complaint is acknowledged and handled.

Articles may be retracted for scientific or ethical reasons at the request of the authors or the editor. Articles found to be seriously flawed or in breach of COPE guidance are retracted to correct the scholarly record, and the retraction is noted on the journal website with the reason. See the Correction, Retraction, and Withdrawal Policy.