Publication Ethics

Wahana Forestra: Jurnal Kehutanan is a journal published by the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Lancang Kuning  which contains research results that have not been published. This scientific code of ethics statement is a code of ethics statement for all parties involved in the process of publishing this scientific journal, namely managers of journals, editors, writers, and reviewers. Based on the Head of LIPI Regulation Number 5 of 2014 concerning the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publication, the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publication upholds three ethical values ​​in publication, namely.

1. Neutrality, which is free from conflicts of interest in managing publications;

2. Justice, namely giving authorship rights to those who are entitled to become writers / writers; and

3. Honesty, which is free from duplication, forgery, forgery, and plagiarism in publications.

 Duties of Editor

  1. The editor receives, reviews, and follows up complaints from all parties involved in publishing the journal
  2. The Editor is responsible for deciding each article that has submitted to a journal that is appropriate and meets the criteria for publication. The editors can discuss with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.
  3. The editor evaluates each text for their intellectual content regardless of race, gender, religious beliefs, and ethnicity of each author.
  4. The editor and every editorial staff do not submit any information related to the text submitted to someone other than the author, reviewer.
  5. The editor encourages the author / writer so that he can improve the paper until it is worthy of publication.
  6. The editor carries out a script layout that will publish so that it matches the journal template.
  7. The editor helps the editor in chief in finalizing the collection of manuscripts before printing and publishing, especially in terms of language, format and layout.

  Duties of Reviewer

  1. Peer reviews provide recommendations and assist the editor in producing editorial decisions and through editorial communication with the author can also help the author in improving the quality of the manuscript.
  2. The review must carry out objectively. Personal criticism for the author is inappropriate. Reviewers must express opinions clearly along with supporting arguments.
  3. Reviewers must identify relevant works that have published that have not been quoted by the author. Any statement that observation, elaboration, or argument has previously reported must accompany by a relevant quote.
  4. Reviewers must warn the editor if there is substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript reviewed and each other paper published in accordance with the reviewer's knowledge.
  5. Any important information or ideas obtained through the peer-review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
  6. Maintain the confidentiality of the text, by not discussing it with unrelated parties, or disclosing the information contained in the text to other parties.

Duties of Authors

  1. The author presents an accurate report of the work performed and the purpose of the discussion and its meaning clearly, honestly, and without plagiarism, and data manipulation.
  2. The author is responsible for the confirmation submitted for the article that has written.
  3. The author does not mind if the manuscript is subject to editing without changing the substance or the main idea of the writing.
  4. The author ensures that the work and manuscript are fully original and if the author has used work and/or words from others that this has been stated correctly or quoted.
  5. An author does not publish the same text from the same study in more than one journal. Sending the same text to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and unacceptable publishing behavior.
  6. The author must quote publications that have given effect in the research reported.
  7. The author must ensure that all co-authors are appropriate and there are no inappropriate co-authors listed in and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the text and have agreed to submit as the publication.

ALLEGATIONS OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and ensures that they are handled fairly, objectively, and confidentially.

Types of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

  1. Fabrication and Falsification: Creating, manipulating, or misrepresenting research data or findings.
  2. Plagiarism: Using another person's ideas, words, or research findings without proper acknowledgment.
  3. Duplicate Publication: Publishing substantially the same research in more than one journal without appropriate disclosure.
  4. Authorship Misconduct: Inappropriate authorship attribution, including gift authorship and ghost authorship.
  5. Data or Image Manipulation: Altering research data or images in ways that misrepresent scientific findings.
  6. Peer Review Manipulation: Interfering with the integrity and independence of the peer review process.
  7. Other Ethical Violations: Undisclosed conflicts of interest or violations of applicable research ethics requirements.

Procedures for Handling Allegations

The journal follows these procedures when addressing allegations of misconduct:

  1. Reporting: Allegations may be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief through the journal's official contact, accompanied by relevant evidence.
  2. Initial Assessment: The editorial team evaluates the allegation and examines the available evidence.
  3. Author Clarification: The authors concerned are given an opportunity to respond and provide supporting documentation.
  4. Further Investigation: When necessary, the journal may consult independent experts or refer the matter to the authors' affiliated institutions.
  5. Editorial Decision: Based on the available evidence, the journal determines appropriate actions in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Editorial Actions

Depending on the findings, the journal may take appropriate measures, including manuscript rejection, publication of corrections, expressions of concern, or article retraction.

All decisions are made objectively, with due consideration of the rights of the parties involved. Allegations involving editors or reviewers will be handled by an impartial representative without conflicts of interest.

Confidentiality and Transparency

The journal maintains confidentiality throughout the investigation process and protects individuals who report concerns in good faith. Allegations are not considered proven until supported by sufficient evidence.

The journal is committed to correcting the scholarly record when necessary and ensuring transparency in all editorial decisions.

POST-PUBLICATION DISCUSSIONS

The journal is committed to promoting transparency, academic integrity, and constructive scholarly communication after publication.  The journal encourages post-publication discussions to maintain the quality, accuracy, and credibility of published research.

  1. Post-Publication Discussion

Readers, researchers, and other interested parties are encouraged to provide scientific comments, questions, or constructive criticism regarding published articles. Discussions may address research methods, data interpretation, findings, or conclusions. Comments may be submitted through the journal's official editorial contact or as Letters to the Editor.

  1. Editorial Evaluation

All submitted comments will be evaluated by the editorial team to ensure their scientific relevance, clarity, and ethical appropriateness. Comments containing personal attacks, defamatory statements, or unsupported allegations will not be considered for publication.

The Editor-in-Chief may invite the original authors to respond to relevant comments or criticisms. Where appropriate, comments and author responses may be published to facilitate transparent scientific discussion.

  1. Corrections and Retractions

If post-publication discussions reveal significant errors or concerns regarding published articles, the journal will take appropriate editorial action in accordance with COPE guidelines. Such actions may include publishing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, depending on the nature and severity of the identified issues.

All editorial notices will be clearly identified and linked to the original articles to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

  1. Editorial Responsibility

The editorial team is responsible for ensuring that post-publication discussions are conducted fairly, objectively, and professionally. The journal supports academic freedom, respects differing scientific perspectives, and remains committed to continuous improvement in scholarly publishing.

CORRECTION AND RETRACTION POLICY

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of published scientific articles.  The journal implements correction and retraction procedures to address errors and ethical concerns identified after publication.

  1. Correction Policy

Corrections are issued when errors are identified in published articles that do not significantly affect the validity of the research findings or conclusions. These may include errors in data presentation, figures, tables, author information, or other relevant content.

The editorial team will evaluate reported errors and, when necessary, publish a correction notice clearly identifying the changes made. The correction will be linked to the original article.

  1. Retraction Policy

Retractions may be issued when published articles contain serious errors or ethical violations that undermine the reliability of their findings. Reasons for retraction may include data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, unethical research practices, or major methodological errors.

Before making a decision, the editorial team will examine the available evidence and provide authors with an opportunity to respond. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final editorial decision in accordance with COPE guidelines.

  1. Retraction Procedures

Retracted articles will remain accessible in the journal's archives but will be clearly marked as "RETRACTED." A retraction notice explaining the reasons for withdrawal will be published and linked to the original article.

  1. Editorial Responsibility

The journal ensures that all correction and retraction decisions are handled fairly, transparently, and objectively. When serious concerns remain unresolved, the journal may issue an Expression of Concern.

These procedures aim to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record rather than punish authors.