Publication ethics serve as a moral and professional guide that must be followed by all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, and reviewers. These principles are established to ensure the integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness of scholarly works published in Nusa Journal of Community Service.

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that manuscripts are original works. Any use of others’ work, data, or words must be properly cited.

• Data Accuracy: Authors must not manipulate, falsify, or fabricate data. All data presented must be authentic, valid, and reliable.

• Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is strictly prohibited.

• Authorship: All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the work. The roles and responsibilities of each author should be clearly stated.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of their work.

Ethical Guidelines for Editors

• Fair and Impartial Decisions: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based solely on academic merit, without bias regarding race, gender, religion, or institutional background.

• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not use unpublished material for personal advantage.

• Objectivity: Editors should avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist, such as those authored by close colleagues, students, or family members.

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

• Objectivity and Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide objective, fair, and constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

• Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents and should not be used for personal benefit.

• Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within the designated timeframe.

• Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant works not cited by the authors and ensure proper credit is given.

• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline assignments if they have any conflicts of interest that could compromise their judgment.