Publication Ethics for International Journal of Community Service

1. Duties of Authors

  • Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.
  • Properly cite sources and acknowledge contributions from others.
  • Accurately present research results without data manipulation.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Follow ethical guidelines in community service research.
  • Cooperate in the peer review process.
  • Notify the journal if significant errors are found.

2. Duties of Reviewers

  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript.
  • Conduct reviews objectively.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Identify potential ethical concerns.
  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

3. Duties of Editors

  • Ensure fair and unbiased evaluation of manuscripts.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Ensure the journal follows ethical standards.
  • Take necessary actions in response to ethical violations.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • Work closely with editors and authors to uphold ethics.
  • Ensure permanent availability of published content.
  • Support investigations into ethical concerns.

5. Ethical Considerations in Community Service Research

  • Respect the rights, privacy, and cultural values of the community.
  • Inform community members about research objectives.
  • No coercion or deception in obtaining consent.
  • The study should benefit the community and minimize harm.

6. Plagiarism Policy

  • Plagiarism detection software is used.
  • Plagiarism of any kind results in manuscript rejection.
  • Confirmed plagiarism may lead to retraction.

7. Retraction and Correction Policy

  • Articles may be retracted if serious ethical breaches occur.
  • Authors may request corrections for minor errors.