1. Ethical Guidelines

Jurnal SiRad: Pelita Wawasan is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process (authors, reviewers, and editors) must adhere to ethical principles to ensure the integrity and credibility of academic publishing.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must:

• Ensure originality: The submitted work must be original, free from plagiarism, and not under review in another journal. The journal applies plagiarism detection tools to verify originality.
• Avoid duplicate or redundant publication: Submitting the same research to multiple journals is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.
• Disclose conflicts of interest: Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work.
• Properly cite sources: All references, figures, and data from external sources must be correctly attributed.
• Acknowledge funding and contributions: Any funding received or contributions from co-authors must be clearly stated.
• Participate in the peer review process: Authors must respond promptly and professionally to reviewers' comments and make necessary revisions within the given timeframe.
• Follow ethical research practices: Research involving human participants, personal data, or ethical risks must adhere to proper ethical standards and, where necessary, have approval from an Ethics Committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB).

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and credibility of published articles. They must:

• Maintain confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be kept confidential and not shared with unauthorized parties.
• Provide objective and constructive feedback: Reviews should be unbiased, fair, and focused on improving the manuscript.
• Identify ethical concerns: Reviewers should alert the editor if they detect plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices.
• Avoid conflicts of interest: If a reviewer has a personal or professional relationship with the author(s), they should decline the review to maintain objectivity.
• Adhere to review deadlines: Reviewers should complete their assessment within the agreed timeframe to ensure timely publication.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team is responsible for overseeing the integrity of the publication process. Editors must:

• Ensure fair and unbiased evaluation: All manuscripts must be assessed based on their academic merit, without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, nationality, or political beliefs.
• Protect the integrity of the journal: Editors should reject manuscripts suspected of fraud, plagiarism, or ethical violations.
• Facilitate a rigorous peer review process: Editors must select qualified and independent reviewers to evaluate submissions fairly.
• Respond to ethical complaints: If concerns arise regarding an article (before or after publication), the editorial board must investigate and take necessary actions, including retractions or corrections when appropriate.
• Disclose conflicts of interest: Editors must avoid handling manuscripts where they have a personal or professional connection to the author(s).

5. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

• The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification of data.
• Manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection tools before the peer review process.
• If plagiarism or misconduct is identified before publication, the manuscript will be immediately rejected.
• If discovered after publication, the article may be retracted, and the author(s) may face a publication ban.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

Jurnal SiRad: Pelita Wawasan follows the COPE Retraction Guidelines in cases of:

• Severe ethical violations (e.g., plagiarism, data manipulation).
• Significant errors that affect the validity of findings.
• Duplicate publication in another journal.
• Retractions will be clearly documented and explained, and the original article may be replaced with a retraction notice.

7. Ethical Guidelines Compliance

• The journal aligns with COPE, ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors), and Open Access Publishing ethical standards.
• Any ethical disputes or violations will be handled according to COPE guidelines.

For more details on publication ethics, please visit COPE Official Website.