Publication Ethics

The ethics code for scientific publication in Jurnal Akuakultur Indonesia (JAI) is applied to establish ethical principles in all manuscripts submitted and published. It is important to prevent any misconceptions and conflicts. The publication ethics is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

AUTHOR DUTIES

Originality. Submitted manuscripts are the original work from the research result and presented the objectives of the study. The data presented in the manuscript must be authentic based on the result. Any unreliable pieces of information, data fabrication suspicion, and not compliance to the ethics publication will not be accepted and cannot be published in Jurnal Akuakultur Indonesia. 

Data Access. Authors must present research data accurately and provide sufficient details to allow others to understand, evaluate, and replicate the work where appropriate. The journal may request raw data, supporting documents, ethical approval records, or other relevant materials during the editorial process.

Originality. The authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript is their original work. When authors use other's works or statements, it should be cited or quoted properly, both in the body text and in the reference list. Plagiarism can appear in any stage of the study, i.e. planning, research, manuscript writing, and even publication. Plagiarism in any form indicates illegal publication attitude and it is strongly inadmissible.

Multiple Publications. The author must not publish manuscripts that use the same research result and/or substances to more than one journal or ]other type of publication. Submitting the same article to more than one journal is unethical behaviour in the publication and is not acceptable. Authors and editors of the journal must agree to consider the secondary publication, which must be similarly interpreted and explained with the primary manuscript. The primary manuscript must be properly cited in the secondary publication.

Acknowledgement of sources. An appropriate acknowledgment of the work/writing of others must always be given. Any personal information, e.g. conversation, correspondence, or discussions with third parties, must not be used or reported without explicit written permission from the source.

Fundamental Errors in Published Articles. When the author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in the Jurnal Akuakukultur Indonesia published manuscript, the author should notify the journal editor or editorial board to retract the article and revise it.

 EDITORIAL BOARD DUTIES

Publication Decision. The Editor of the Jurnal Akuakultur Indonesia is responsible for deciding which of the submitted manuscript should be published. Continual reviewers work strictly with the editorial board to decide which manuscripts are eligible for publication in Jurnal Akuakultur Indonesia. 

Justice in Publication. The editorial board and partner reviewers evaluate the manuscript for their intellectual substances regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, relatives, religious believes, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the author.

Confidentiality. The Editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about the submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers and the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest. The editor must not use the unpublished manuscript in their own research without the author's written permission. Specific information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal interest. The editors must excuse themselves (i.e. must ask the associate editor or other member of the editorial board to review and consider) from considering manuscripts that has a conflict of interest due to competition, collaboration, or other relationships with one of the authors, affiliates, or institutions connected to the articles. If required, other appropriate actions must be taken in addressing this.

Engagement and Cooperation in Research. The editorial board will take responsive steps when there is an ethics complaint in the manuscript published. These steps generally include not only contacting the author of the article and giving consideration to the complaint in question or complaint made, but also include further communication with relevant agencies and research bodies, repairs to publications, and relevant actions related to the complaint. Each reported act of unethical behaviour must be found, even it was years after the publication. 

REVIEWERS DUTIES

Contribution to the Decision of the Editorial Board. Peer reviews assist the editor make decisions in decision making whether the manuscript is accepted or rejected. Peer-reviewed is a method in conducting a blinded review process or evaluation of relevant articles in their field expertise. Blinded-review means the reviewer team will not be informed about the author's identity and institution to avoid conflicts of interest and improve both reviewer and author’s integrity. Each paper is reviewed at least by two reviewers using track change in the manuscript. All reviewers' comments and suggestions were written directly on the manuscript to help the editor and author team to communicate the review results. 

Punctuality. Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the timeframe specified by the editorial office. In general, the review process for each review round in Jurnal Akuakultur Indonesia takes approximately 2–4 weeks. If reviewers require additional time due to reasonable circumstances, they are encouraged to inform the editorial office and request an extension. If a reviewer declines the invitation, becomes unavailable, or fails to submit the review within the agreed timeframe, the Editorial Board may assign the manuscript to an alternative reviewer to ensure a timely review process. In cases where the review process is delayed for any reason, the editorial team will communicate the status of the manuscript to the author and provide updates regarding the expected timeline. Authors should note that the overall publication process includes several stages, including administrative screening, peer review, manuscript revision, language editing or translation (when necessary), final manuscript preparation, and publication. Depending on the complexity of the revisions and the responsiveness of all parties involved, the complete process from submission to publication may take up to six months.

Confidentiality. Each submitted manuscript must be treated as a confidential document. It is not allowed to discuss or show with other parties without written authorized permission by the editorial board. 

Objectiveness. Reviewers must review the manuscript objectively. Any personal critics are not accepted. A clear supporting opinion or argument must be stated to support the manuscript's improvement.

Reference acknowledgment. The reviewer should identify a related study that will be published that is plagiarism-free. Each statement in the discussion must be observed, explored, or the opinion previously reported must be following and strengthened by the relevant citation. Reviewers must provide an understanding of the editor regarding substantial similarities and overlap with the manuscript that has been reviewed before it is published or with which based on their knowledge.

Information Disclosure and Conflict of Interest. Reviewers are not permitted to utilize any material in a manuscript that is not published in Jurnal Akuakultur Indonesia in their research without the author's written permission. Specific information or ideas obtained during the peer-review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal interest. Reviewers must consider the article in the review that there is no conflict of interest appeared from the relationships with one of the authors, the company, or the institution of the manuscript.

AUTHORSHIP

Authorship must be limited to those who have a significant contribution, such as conception, design, implementation, interpretation of results, and writing. Those who have significant contributions must be registered as co-authors. If other parties have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research, they must be listed and acknowledged as contributors. The corresponding authors must ensure that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and have agreed to its submission for publication. 

MISCONDUCT

JAI follows recognized publication ethics standards and takes reasonable steps to prevent, identify, and address unethical publication practices. The journal does not tolerate research or publication misconduct, including plagiarism, redundant publication, citation manipulation, data falsification, data fabrication, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or inappropriate authorship. All submitted manuscripts must present original, accurate, and objective scientific work. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all data, methods, findings, and references are reported honestly and clearly.

Originality, Plagiarism, and Redundant Publication. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original and that any use of others’ work, ideas, data, or words is properly cited or quoted. Data falsification, fabrication, image manipulation, unsupported findings, or unverifiable results are strictly prohibited. If concerns regarding data integrity arise, the editorial process may be suspended until the issue is clarified. Plagiarism in any form, including copying, improper paraphrasing, unattributed use of others’ work, or claiming results from other studies, is considered unethical and unacceptable. Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time or publish substantially similar work in multiple journals without proper justification and acknowledgment. Any form of redundant, duplicate, or concurrent publication may result in rejection or further editorial action.

Citation ethics. References must be relevant, accurate, and directly related to the content of the manuscript. The journal prohibits citation manipulation, including excessive self-citation, irrelevant citation of articles from the same journal, citation stacking, coercive citation requests, or adding references solely to increase citation metrics. Editors and reviewers may recommend additional references only when they are scientifically necessary and relevant to improving the manuscript.

The journal takes all allegations of misconduct seriously, whether they are raised before or after publication. Allegations may include plagiarism, citation manipulation, data falsification or fabrication, authorship disputes, conflicts of interest, or other ethical violations.

Handling Allegations of Misconduct. When misconduct is suspected, the editorial team will assess the available evidence, contact the authors for clarification when necessary, and consult relevant experts or institutions if required. Confirmed misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, correction, expression of concern, retraction, or notification to the authors’ institution, depending on the severity of the case. Authors are required to notify the journal promptly if they discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work. The journal will evaluate post-publication concerns and take appropriate action to maintain the accuracy of the scholarly record. When necessary, the journal may publish a correction, clarification, expression of concern, or retraction. All post-publication actions are handled transparently and in accordance with recognized publication ethics standards.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional conflicts of interest that may influence the research, review, or editorial decision. Sources of funding and other forms of support must also be clearly stated in the manuscript. Editors and reviewers must decline participation in the handling or review of manuscripts where a conflict of interest may affect their objectivity.

HUMAN AND ANIMAL ETHICS

Research involving human participants, animals, hazardous materials, or sensitive data must comply with relevant laws, institutional regulations, and ethical standards. Manuscripts involving human participants must include a statement confirming ethical approval, informed consent, and protection of participant privacy and confidentiality. Research involving animals must include a statement confirming that the study was conducted in accordance with applicable animal welfare guidelines and approved by the relevant ethics committee or institutional authority. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all ethical approvals, permits, and consent documents are obtained before conducting the research. The journal may request supporting documentation during the editorial process. The privacy, confidentiality, and rights of human subjects must always be protected.

COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS

JAI provides a fair and transparent process for handling complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or journal procedures.

Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may submit a written appeal to the Editor-in-Chief. The appeal must clearly explain the reason for disagreement and provide supporting evidence. Appeals will be reviewed objectively by the editorial team. Complaints will be handled confidentially and evaluated based on available evidence. The submission of an appeal does not guarantee that the editorial decision will be changed. Final decisions will be based on scientific quality, ethical compliance, reviewer evaluation, journal policy, and the integrity of the scholarly record.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents. Information about a manuscript may only be shared with individuals directly involved in the editorial and publication process. Unpublished materials, data, or ideas obtained through manuscript handling or peer review must not be used for personal advantage or without written permission from the authors.