Publication Ethics

COMMUNA: Journal of Community and Local Wisdom is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in the journal publishing process.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are expected to:

• Submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
• Properly cite and acknowledge all sources used in the manuscript.
• Ensure that all listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.
• Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and redundant publication.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the research.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based solely on the academic merit, originality, and relevance of the manuscript.
• Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
• Maintaining the anonymity of authors and reviewers in the double-blind review process.
• Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.
• Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.
• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is committed to:

• Supporting ethical publishing practices and editorial independence.
• Ensuring that commercial interests do not compromise academic integrity.
• Addressing allegations of misconduct in accordance with established ethical guidelines.

5. Plagiarism and Ethical Misconduct

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism. Manuscripts found to violate ethical standards will be rejected or retracted as necessary.