Publication ethics

Tamtin: The Journal of Community Empowerment and Service

The publication of articles in Tamtin: The Journal of Community Empowerment and Service that have undergone a peer-review process (double-blind review) constitutes an essential part of the advancement of knowledge, particularly in the fields of community empowerment and community service. Scholarly publication reflects both the quality of the authors’ work and the integrity of the institutions they represent. Therefore, all publication processes must uphold the principles of academic honesty, transparency, objectivity, and scientific accountability.

This publication ethics statement refers to the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community.

As the publisher, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Tarbiyah (STIT) Buntet Pesantren is responsible for ensuring that all publication processes are conducted professionally and free from commercial influence. Editorial decisions are not affected by advertisements, sponsorships, or other external interests.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for determining which articles are suitable for publication based on:

  • Scientific validity
  • Originality
  • Contribution to the development of community empowerment theory and practice

Editors must adhere to the journal’s editorial policies and applicable legal provisions concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content without discrimination regarding:

  • Race
  • Gender
  • Religion
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Political views

Confidentiality
Editors and the editorial team must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information to third parties without permission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal purposes without the author’s written consent.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of manuscripts.

Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to complete the review on time should promptly withdraw.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, based on scientific arguments, and free from personal criticism of the author.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any indication of plagiarism or duplication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Reporting Standards
Authors must present community service reports that are:

  • Honest
  • Accurate
  • Objective

Data and results must be described clearly and sufficiently to allow understanding and potential replication in similar contexts.

Data Access and Retention
Authors should be prepared to provide supporting data upon request and retain data for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
Manuscripts must be original. Any use of others’ work must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Multiple or Redundant Publication
Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

Authorship of the Article
All listed authors must have made significant contributions to:

  • Program planning
  • Implementation
  • Analysis and writing

The corresponding author is responsible for the integrity of the entire article.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and sources of funding that supported the community service activities.

Ethical Considerations in Community Service
Authors must ensure that community service activities:

  • Respect community values, culture, and norms
  • Do not harm participants or target communities
  • Are conducted with community consent and participation

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If significant errors are identified after publication, authors must promptly notify the editor to correct or retract the article.