Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Kamane: Journal of Community Service

Kamane: Journal of Community Service is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics in scientific publication. This statement is based on guidelines issued by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and reflects our dedication to ensuring the integrity, transparency, and professionalism of the publication process.

Parties Involved

Ethical Duties

COPE

Reference Guidelines

1Duties of Editors

Fair Evaluation
Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance, without discrimination.

Confidentiality
All submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.

Conflict of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal research without written permission from the author.

Decision Making
Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on reviewer feedback and journal policies.

Handling Misconduct
Editors must take responsive measures when ethical complaints arise regarding submitted or published manuscripts.

2Duties of Reviewers

Objective Assessment
Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts sent for review must be treated as confidential.

Timeliness
Reviewers should notify the editor if they cannot complete the review within the allocated time.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers must identify relevant published work not cited by the author.

No Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should decline reviews where conflicts of interest exist.

3Duties of Authors

Originality
Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite all sources.

Plagiarism
Any form of plagiarism is strictly prohibited, including self-plagiarism and duplicate publication.

Data Accuracy
Authors must present accurate data and provide access to raw data upon request.

Authorship
Only individuals who significantly contributed to the research or community service activity should be listed as authors.

Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest.

Errors in Published Works
If errors are discovered, authors should promptly notify the editor for retraction or correction.

4Duties of the Publisher

Support Ethical Practices
The publisher ensures that the editorial team follows COPE guidelines.

Quality Assurance
The publisher works to maintain high-quality academic and ethical standards.

Intellectual Property Protection
The publisher safeguards publishing rights and copyright agreements.

5Ethical Violations and Actions

Any form of ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, falsification of data, duplicate publication, and authorship manipulation, will result in appropriate actions such as:

Manuscript rejection Article retraction Notification to institutions Possible publication bans