PUBLICATION ETHICS

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The publication ethics adopted by AKSELERASI: Jurnal Pendidikan Guru MI refer to the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), Regulation of the Head of LIPI No. 5 of 2014 on the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications, and Regulation of the Minister of Research, Technology, and Higher Education of the Republic of Indonesia No. 9 of 2018 on Accreditation of Scientific Journals.

Ethical Guidelines for Publication

The publication of articles in this journal constitutes an essential building block in the development of knowledge, particularly in the field of MI (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) teacher education, both conceptually and practically. It is a direct reflection of the quality and commitment of the authors and supporting institutions. Articles in this journal uphold and support the scientific method. Therefore, ethical behavior standards are expected from authors, managing editors, advisory editors, publishers, readers, and all parties involved in the publishing process.

The supervision of all stages of publication is carried out thoroughly, and the ethical responsibilities are fully recognized by HMPS PGMI FTIK UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember as the publisher. HMPS PGMI is committed to ensuring that advertisements, reprints, or other commercial revenues do not influence editorial decisions. HMPS PGMI is also committed to communicating with other journal managers and/or publishers when deemed necessary and important.

Publication Decisions

The journal editors are responsible for deciding which submitted articles are suitable for publication. This decision is based on verification, validation, and the significance of the work for readers and authors. Editors may be guided by the journal’s editorial board policies and constrained by legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers in making these decisions.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual merit without regard to the authors’ race, gender, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, political philosophy, or academic paradigm.

Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript may not be used in the editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and through editorial communication with authors may also assist authors in improving their manuscripts.

Promptness

Selected reviewers who feel unqualified to review the manuscript or know that a timely review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse themselves from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported should be accompanied by a relevant citation. Reviewers should also bring to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Author Responsibilities

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that they have written entirely original works and that proper acknowledgment is given where they have used the work and/or words of others.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have influenced the nature of the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All significant contributors should be listed as co-authors. If others have participated in certain substantial aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is their obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.