Publication Ethics

The Journal of Public Administration, Policy, and Institutional Practice (JPAPIP) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. JPAPIP follows the principles and guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JPAPIP are expected to adhere to the following ethical standards:

  1. Originality and Plagiarism
    Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite or quote the work and ideas of others. All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening.

  2. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
    Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting previously published work without proper acknowledgment is unacceptable.

  3. Authorship of the Manuscript
    Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All contributors should be properly acknowledged.

  4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
    Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of their findings.

  5. Data Accuracy and Reporting Standards
    Authors are responsible for presenting accurate data and providing sufficient detail to allow replication of the study where applicable. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting of data is unethical.

  6. Fundamental Errors in Published Works
    When authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

Duties of Editors

Editors of JPAPIP are responsible for:

  1. Publication Decisions
    Editors decide which submitted articles should be published based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  2. Fair Play
    Manuscripts are evaluated without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

  3. Confidentiality
    Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and the publisher.

  4. Conflicts of Interest
    Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s explicit written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality of the journal and are expected to:

  1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions
    Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts.

  2. Promptness
    Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or cannot complete the review in a timely manner should notify the editor.

  3. Confidentiality
    Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

  4. Objectivity
    Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear arguments and without personal criticism of the author.

  5. Acknowledgment of Sources
    Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any suspected plagiarism.

  6. Conflicts of Interest
    Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have competing interests.

Duties of the Publisher

The publisher of JPAPIP is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests and to maintaining the integrity of the academic record. The publisher works closely with editors to address ethical issues, including allegations of misconduct, plagiarism, or research fraud.

Handling of Ethical Issues

JPAPIP takes seriously all allegations of unethical publishing behavior. In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal will follow COPE guidelines to investigate and take appropriate actions, including correction, retraction, or publication of an expression of concern when necessary.