Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

ENGLISH VERSION

1. Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa (JLK) is a peer-reviewed journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, integrity, and transparency in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Ethical Oversight

• Human Research: Must include ethical approval and informed consent
• Animal Research: Must comply with ethical standards and humane treatment

3. Duties of Editors

• Make publication decisions based on scientific merit
• Ensure fair and unbiased evaluation
• Maintain confidentiality
• Manage conflicts of interest

4. Duties of Reviewers

• Provide objective and constructive reviews
• Maintain confidentiality
• Avoid conflicts of interest
• Complete reviews promptly

5. Duties of Authors

• Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism
• Avoid multiple or redundant publication
• Provide accurate and verifiable data
• Disclose conflicts of interest

6. Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study.

7. Data Integrity and Availability

Authors must ensure data accuracy and are encouraged to provide access to supporting data where possible.

8. Handling of Misconduct

In cases of suspected misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification, the journal will follow COPE guidelines. Appropriate actions include rejection, retraction, or correction.

9. Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to correcting errors and retracting articles when necessary to maintain scientific integrity.

10. Complaints and Appeals

Complaints and appeals can be submitted to:
jurnallaboratoriumkhatulistiwa@poltekkes-pontianak.ac.id

11. Final Statement

JLK is committed to maintaining ethical publishing practices and ensuring the integrity of the scholarly record.

VERSI BAHASA INDONESIA

1. Pedoman Etika Publikasi

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa (JLK) berkomitmen menjaga standar etika publikasi, integritas, dan transparansi sesuai pedoman Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Pengawasan Etika

• Penelitian pada Manusia: Wajib memiliki persetujuan etik dan informed consent
• Penelitian pada Hewan: Harus memenuhi standar kesejahteraan hewan

3. Tanggung Jawab Editor

• Menentukan keputusan publikasi berdasarkan kualitas ilmiah
• Menjamin penilaian objektif
• Menjaga kerahasiaan
• Mengelola konflik kepentingan

4. Tugas Reviewer

• Memberikan penilaian objektif dan konstruktif
• Menjaga kerahasiaan
• Menghindari konflik kepentingan
• Melakukan review tepat waktu

5. Tanggung Jawab Penulis

• Menjamin keaslian karya
• Tidak melakukan publikasi ganda
• Menyajikan data secara akurat
• Mengungkapkan konflik kepentingan

6. Kriteria Kepengarangan

Penulis adalah individu yang berkontribusi signifikan dalam penelitian.

7. Integritas dan Ketersediaan Data

Penulis harus menjamin keakuratan data dan dianjurkan menyediakan data pendukung.

8. Penanganan Pelanggaran

Dugaan pelanggaran akan ditangani sesuai pedoman COPE, termasuk penarikan artikel jika diperlukan.

9. Koreksi dan Retraksi

Jurnal akan melakukan koreksi atau retraksi untuk menjaga integritas ilmiah.

10. Pengaduan dan Banding

Email: jurnallaboratoriumkhatulistiwa@poltekkes-pontianak.ac.id

11. Pernyataan Akhir

JLK berkomitmen menjaga etika publikasi dan integritas ilmiah.