Publication Ethics for Jurnal Lorong: Social and Cultural Studies Journal

1. Academic Integrity: Jurnal Lorong is committed to upholding academic integrity in all aspects of its publication process. Authors are expected to submit original work and provide accurate and reliable information. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.

2. Ethical Research Practices: Authors conducting research for Jurnal Lorong must adhere to ethical guidelines and regulations. This includes obtaining informed consent from research participants, protecting their privacy and confidentiality, and ensuring the welfare and well-being of human subjects. For studies involving animals, ethical treatment and compliance with relevant regulations are essential.

3. Transparency and Disclosure: Jurnal Lorong promotes transparency by requiring authors to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may compromise the objectivity or credibility of their research. Financial relationships, affiliations, or other conflicts must be acknowledged.

4. Peer Review Process: Jurnal Lorong employs a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and validity of published articles. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and provide unbiased evaluations of the manuscripts. The journal maintains confidentiality in the peer review process and ensures timely communication with authors.

5. Respect for Intellectual Property: Jurnal Lorong respects intellectual property rights and expects authors to properly attribute and cite the works of others. Plagiarism, unauthorized use of copyrighted materials, and infringement of intellectual property rights are strictly prohibited.

6. Editorial Independence: Jurnal Lorong maintains editorial independence and ensures that the publication process is free from any undue influence or bias. Editors and reviewers make decisions based on the quality, significance, and scientific merit of the submitted manuscripts.

7. Corrections and Retractions: Jurnal Lorong acknowledges the importance of maintaining the integrity of the published record. The journal provides a mechanism for authors to submit corrections or retractions when errors or inaccuracies are identified in their published work. Such corrections are handled promptly and transparently.

8. Ethical Guidelines for Editorial Board Members and Reviewers: Jurnal Lorong expects its editorial board members and reviewers to adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality throughout the peer review process. They should provide unbiased and constructive feedback to authors, avoid conflicts of interest, and handle manuscripts with professionalism and respect.

By adhering to these Publication Ethics principles, Jurnal Lorong: Social and Cultural Studies Journal aims to uphold the highest ethical standards in academic publishing, promote integrity in research, and contribute to the advancement of social and cultural knowledge.