Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement
Borneo Akademika Publication Ethics
Borneo Akademika (BA) is committed to publishing original work and upholding fair treatment of all submissions. Submissions that have been published elsewhere will be rejected. Likewise, manuscripts that are similar to published work will be considered plagiarised work and will be rejected without review. As part of the submission process, you must warrant that you are submitting the work for first publication. Borneo Akademika upholds academic integrity, and authors are encouraged to refer to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) - International Standards for Authors.
Ethics Statements
Editor Duties and Ethics
1. Editorial Integrity and Confidentiality
· Uphold the highest standards of editorial practice to maintain trust and credibility.
· Treat all manuscripts confidentially, i.e:
We do not disclose information to other parties.
We do not use manuscript information for personal gain.
2. Transparency and Ethical Standards
· Ensure authors provide comprehensive funding disclosures and relevant information.
· Promote transparency among authors.
· Ensure adherence to ethical standards in research.
3. Fair and Unbiased Editorial Decisions
· Ensure all manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review.
· Maintain transparency in the editorial process.
· Make editorial decisions fairly, without bias.
· If editors or editorial team members are authors/contributors:
Publication decisions must be made by members outside the editorial team.
4. Manuscript Evaluation Criteria
· Base decisions on:
Originality.
Clarity.
Importance.
Relevance to Borneo Akademika’s scope.
5. Peer Review Process
· Select reviewers with appropriate expertise and knowledge.
· Monitor performance of peer reviewers and the editorial team.
· Encourage peer reviewers to disclose conflicts of interest.
6. Handling Misconduct and Errors
· Address suspected misconduct, errors, or conflicts of interest promptly.
· Treat all such cases confidentially.
· Reject fraudulent manuscripts or publish retractions when necessary.
Reviewer Responsibilities
1. Expertise and Acceptance
· Reviewers should only accept manuscripts within their subject expertise.
· If unqualified, reviewers must notify the editors and withdraw.
2. Professionalism and Objectivity
· Provide reviews promptly and professionally.
· Ensure comments are:
Objective.
Constructive.
Fair and respectful.
· Feedback must be clear and helpful to authors.
3. Confidentiality
· Maintain confidentiality of all manuscript details.
· Do not disclose manuscript information to others.
· Do not use information for personal advantage.
· Maintain anonymity in the double-blind review process (no disclosure of reviewer or author identities).
4. Conflicts of Interest
· Inform the Chief Editor of potential conflicts of interest (financial, personal, academic).
· Decline review if conflicts exist.
5. Integrity of Review
· Notify editors if the manuscript is similar to other published work.
· Point out missing or uncited relevant references.
Author Responsibilities
1. Reporting Standards
· Clearly explain methods of data collection.
· Present findings accurately.
· Avoid falsifying or manipulating data.
2. Data and Material Availability
· Make data available to editors and peer reviewers upon request.
· Include data availability statements in manuscripts:
Access to primary and referenced datasets.
Justifications for restricted access (privacy, ethical, legal).
Terms of access, contact information, turnaround time, and data use agreements.
3. Avoiding Duplicate and Redundant Publication
· Do not submit duplicate or redundant work.
· Avoid salami slicing (dividing one study into many papers).
· Avoid verbatim duplicate publications.
· Such practices undermine integrity and may result in retractions.
4. Authorship and Contributions
· Limit number of authors per article to a maximum of six.
· Authorship only for individuals with significant contributions.
· Submit a short description of each author’s contributions (e.g., design, writing, data analysis, revision).Example:
First author: research design, introduction, literature review.
Second author: data analysis, findings.
Third author: methodology.
All authors: revised and improved final version.
5. Corresponding Author
· Acts as the primary contact with the journal.
· Responsible for communication throughout submission, review, and publication.
· Ensures all co-authors are informed of matters concerning the manuscript.
· Not necessarily the first author.
Publisher's Responsibilities
The publisher of Borneo Akademika(BA) is dedicated to ensuring that editorial decisions are made solely based on academic quality and merit. The publisher collaborates closely with editors, reviewers, and authors to uphold ethical standards, maintain transparency, manage potential conflicts of interest, and address allegations of misconduct in line with COPE’s core practices.
The publisher also facilitates post-publication actions, such as issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern whenever necessary.
1. Ethical Oversight
Borneo Akademika Journal is committed to maintaining ethical oversight throughout the entire publication process. Any allegations of research misconduct, unethical practices, or policy violations will be taken seriously and investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines. Corrective measures may include issuing retractions, corrections, or imposing restrictions on future submissions.
2. Complaints and Appeals
Borneo Akademika(BA) provides a formal mechanism for addressing complaints related to the publication process. Authors may submit appeals regarding editorial decisions or concerns about ethical issues to the Editor-in-Chief for review. All complaints and appeals will be managed fairly, promptly, and with transparency.
3. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
Borneo Akademika supports responsible scholarly dialogue regarding published content. In cases where errors or concerns are identified, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in line with COPE standards to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of the academic record.
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts of interest include those that may not be immediately obvious and may affect the decisions of writers, reviewers, and editors. Such conflicts can arise from various sources, including financial, personal, or professional interests, and compromise the objectivity and integrity of the research, potentially influencing the results, data interpretation, and the publishing process. When conflicts of interest occur, authors and reviewers must disclose to the editors. Likewise, editors should disclose conflicts of interest to their readers. Editors may need to withdraw from reviewing, and the selection process should be halted if a conflict of interest arises