Ethics in Publishing

1. Publication Ethics

Jurnal Ilmu Keluarga dan Konsumen (JIKK) is a peer-reviewed journal published triannually by Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ekologi Manusia, Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia (Faculty of Social Science and Human Ecology, IPB University, Indonesia). The journal publishes original articles within its focus and scope. Submitted manuscripts must not have been published previously, must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere, and must not be submitted to another publication while under review by JIKK.

This publication ethics statement outlines the ethical responsibilities and expected conduct of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher involved in the publication process. JIKK follows relevant principles of publication ethics and good editorial practice, including the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing developed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), as well as relevant guidance from COPE and Elsevier's Publishing Ethics.

JIKK is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. Editorial decisions are made independently based on the academic quality, relevance, and integrity of submitted manuscripts. Advertising, reprinting, or other commercial revenue does not influence editorial decisions.

2. Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for making editorial decisions regarding submitted manuscripts based on their academic quality, relevance to the journal's scope, methodological soundness, and significance to the journal's readers. Editors may consult other editors, reviewers, or relevant experts when making editorial decisions.

Fairness and Independence

Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual and academic content without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy. Editorial decisions are made independently from commercial interests or other external influences.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. Information concerning a manuscript may only be disclosed to the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished information or materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author's express written consent. Editors must disclose any potential conflict of interest and, where necessary, withdraw from handling a manuscript.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may help authors improve the quality and clarity of their manuscripts.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or who are unable to complete the review within the requested period should promptly notify the editor and decline the review.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not disclose, share, or discuss the manuscript with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively. Reviewers should provide clear comments and supporting arguments. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors and notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and previously published work of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, personal, or other relationships with the authors, institutions, or organizations connected to the manuscript. If a potential conflict of interest may affect the reviewer’s ability to provide an objective and unbiased assessment, the reviewer should promptly notify the Editorial Office and decline the review. In double-blind peer review, if a reviewer identifies or suspects the identity of the author(s) and believes that this may create a potential conflict of interest, the reviewer should notify the Editorial Office. Reviewers must not use privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review for personal advantage.

4. Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate account of the research undertaken and an objective discussion of its significance. Data and research findings must be reported accurately. Manuscripts should contain sufficient methodological detail and appropriate references to allow the research to be understood and, where applicable, replicated.

Data Availability and Research Reproducibility

JIKK encourages authors to provide a statement regarding the availability of data and/or research materials supporting the findings of their study, where applicable. Authors are encouraged to make data, code, methods, protocols, and/or other supporting materials available where appropriate and feasible, taking into consideration ethical requirements, informed consent, privacy and confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and applicable regulations. Where research data or materials cannot be shared publicly, authors are encouraged to provide a statement explaining the applicable restrictions.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is original. Any use of the words, ideas, data, or other materials of others must be appropriately acknowledged, cited, or quoted. JIKK's procedures for identifying and handling plagiarism are described in the journal's Plagiarism Notice.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not publish substantially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently is considered unethical publishing behavior and is not permitted.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite publications that have contributed to or influenced the research.

Authorship and Contributorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must have made substantial contributions to the work, approved the final version of the manuscript, and agreed to its submission for publication.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate authors are included and that no inappropriate authors are listed. JIKK requires authors to declare the contribution of each author using the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT). The contribution statement should accurately reflect the roles performed by each author in the research and preparation of the manuscript.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest and Funding

Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation. Authors must also disclose all sources of financial support for the research, including relevant funding information.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the Editorial Office and cooperate with the editors in correcting or, where necessary, retracting the article.

5. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

JIKK has established a policy governing the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manuscript preparation, editorial processes, and peer review. The policy requires disclosure of AI use by authors and editors and prohibits reviewers from using AI in the peer review process. See the AI Policy for detailed requirements.

6. Post-Publication Discussion

JIKK welcomes scholarly comments, questions, and concerns regarding articles that have been published. Such communications may be submitted to the Editorial Office through the journal's official email.

The Editor will assess the matter and, where necessary, seek clarification from the authors or consult relevant experts. Substantive concerns that may affect the validity or integrity of a published article will be investigated and handled in accordance with the journal's policies on corrections, retractions, and research misconduct.

7. Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, plagiarism, and other serious forms of misconduct in conducting research, reviewing manuscripts, or reporting research findings.

When research misconduct or other serious irregularities are suspected, JIKK will assess the allegation and determine whether further investigation is warranted. The journal may request a detailed response from the corresponding author on behalf of the authors and may consult relevant experts or institutions when necessary.

A submitted manuscript found to involve research misconduct may be rejected. If misconduct is identified in a published article, JIKK may issue a correction, retraction, or other appropriate editorial action depending on the nature and severity of the case.

JIKK follows relevant COPE guidance on research misconduct and applicable guidance on allegations of research errors, falsification, and fabrication.

8. Corrections and Retractions

JIKK is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the published scholarly record. Corrections or retractions may be issued when errors, misconduct, or other circumstances affect the reliability or integrity of a published article.

Corrections

A correction may be issued when a published article contains an error or omission that affects the accuracy or clarity of the article but does not invalidate its main findings or conclusions. The correction will be linked to the original article and clearly identified.

Retractions

An article may be considered for retraction when:

1. there is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable because of misconduct or a major error;

2. substantially the same findings have been published elsewhere without appropriate cross-referencing, permission, or justification;

3. the article contains plagiarism or other serious publication misconduct; or

4. the research involves serious ethical violations.

Retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original article. The retraction process follows relevant COPE guidance on retraction.

9. Electronic Archiving

Jurnal Ilmu Keluarga dan Konsumen (JIKK) implements electronic archiving and digital preservation through LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) integrated with the Open Journal Systems (OJS). These systems support the long-term preservation and continued accessibility of the journal’s published content through mechanisms for collecting, ingesting, preserving, and serving digital content.

LOCKSS and CLOCKSS have been configured in the JIKK OJS to support the electronic archiving and digital preservation of the journal’s content. This archiving strategy complements the journal’s primary publishing system and is intended to support the continuity and availability of access to published content over the long term.

10. Policy Updates

JIKK may update its publication ethics policies when necessary to reflect developments in scholarly publishing standards, ethical guidance, and the journal's editorial practices.