Publication Ethics
Research Integrity and Ethical Principles
Jurnal Ilmiah Lingkungan Kebumian is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity and publication ethics. The journal strives to foster an academic environment that upholds responsible conduct of research and ethical scholarly communication. The fundamental principles of research integrity include honesty in all aspects of research, rigor and excellence in research practice, transparency in reporting and communication, and respect for all research participants and subjects, including humans, animals, the environment, and cultural heritage.
Honesty is reflected in the accurate collection, analysis, and reporting of data; proper acknowledgment of the work of others; clear presentation of research objectives, methodologies, and findings; and the formulation of valid interpretations and justifiable conclusions based on empirical evidence. Authors are expected to avoid fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and misleading claims.
Rigor and excellence in research practice require careful planning, appropriate methodological choices, adherence to established research protocols where applicable, and responsible interpretation of results. Authors must ensure that conclusions are supported by data and that research outcomes are communicated clearly and accurately.
Transparency and open communication are essential throughout the research and publication process. Authors are required to clearly report data collection methods, analytical procedures, and interpretations; make research findings accessible to the scientific community; and present their work openly to both academic audiences and the wider public, where appropriate.
Respect and responsibility toward research subjects and future generations are central ethical obligations. Research involving humans, animals, the environment, or cultural objects must be conducted in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations. Authors are expected to demonstrate stewardship of scientific knowledge by preserving research data and materials to support reproducibility and future scholarship. The journal fully endorses these principles and actively supports authors in integrating them into their research and publication practices.
Authors and Author Responsibilities
Authorship confers both scholarly credit and responsibility. All listed authors must have made a significant intellectual contribution to the work and must meet all of the following criteria:
- Having made substantial contributions to the conception or design of the study; or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; or to the development of new tools or software used in the research;
- Having drafted the manuscript or critically revised it for important intellectual content;
- Having approved the final version of the manuscript submitted for publication; and
- Having agreed to be accountable for their own contributions and to ensure that any questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated, resolved, and documented in the scholarly record.
Corresponding Author Responsibilities
The corresponding author is responsible for managing the manuscript submission and all communications with the journal during the review and publication process. Specifically, the corresponding author must ensure that research data and materials comply with the journal’s standards for transparency and reproducibility; confirm that original data and materials are accurately represented and securely preserved in accordance with best practices; anticipate and minimize barriers to data and material sharing; and act as the primary contact for post-publication inquiries. In addition, the corresponding author is responsible for informing all co-authors of any issues arising after publication and for promptly notifying the journal if errors, omissions, or ethical concerns are identified that require correction or clarification.
