Publication Ethic

KONVENSI: Jurnal Hubungan Internasional dan Ilmu Sosial is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct, as well as best practices used by scholarly journals in Indonesia. The journal recognizes the importance of maintaining integrity in academic publishing and ensuring that all parties involved adhere to ethical guidelines.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal serves as an essential element in developing a credible and coherent body of scholarly knowledge. It reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles embody scientific and academic methods, and therefore all parties must follow ethical principles to ensure a fair, transparent, and reliable publication process.

As the publisher, the International Relations Study Program, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta, is responsible for safeguarding all steps in the publishing process, ensuring that commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions.

DUTIES OF EDITORS

Publication Decisions

The editor-in-chief is responsible for selecting and approving submitted manuscripts for publication based on relevance, academic merit, and originality. Editors may consult the editorial board or reviewers during the decision-making process and must comply with legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright, and plagiarism.

Fair Play

Editors must evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic quality, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political views, or personal characteristics.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and may not share any information with unauthorized parties, including reviewers not assigned to the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished material from submitted manuscripts in their research without written consent from the authors. Any conflicts of interest must be declared and managed appropriately.

DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer reviewers assist editors in making decisions about manuscript suitability and provide feedback that helps authors improve their work.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to provide a timely review should immediately notify the editor and decline the review invitation.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They should not be shared or discussed with others unless permitted by the editor.

Objectivity

Reviews must be objective and constructive. Personal criticism of the author is unacceptable. Reviewers must express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify uncited relevant literature and inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and previously published works.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must avoid evaluating manuscripts if they have competing interests arising from collaborative, competitive, or financial relationships with the authors or their institutions.

DUTIES OF AUTHORS

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate, clear, and objective descriptions of their research. The manuscript should provide sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fabrication or falsification of data is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure their manuscripts are original and properly cite or quote the work of others. All submissions are checked using plagiarism detection software, and manuscripts with a similarity index above the journal’s threshold will be rejected.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Publishing substantially similar content in multiple venues without justification is unethical.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of sources that influenced the research must always be provided.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of results. All sources of research funding must be acknowledged.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly contact the editor to retract or correct the article.

DUTIES OF THE PUBLISHER

The publisher is responsible for ensuring that the journal maintains editorial independence, integrity, and ethical standards across all stages of publication. The publisher must ensure that commercial activities (advertising, sponsorships, etc.) do not influence editorial decisions. The publisher also ensures the long-term preservation of published articles through appropriate archiving systems.