Publication Ethics

1. Introduction

Bestari: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sejarah is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This policy is based on the principles of honesty, transparency, accountability, fairness, and respect for intellectual property. The journal follows the ethical principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Bestari must ensure that their work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal. Authors must accurately present their research findings, provide appropriate citations, acknowledge all relevant sources, and disclose any conflicts of interest. All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for evaluating manuscripts objectively based on their academic quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the journal's scope. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, religion, or personal beliefs. Editors must maintain confidentiality, manage conflicts of interest, and ensure a fair and transparent editorial process.

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, constructively, and confidentially. They should provide clear and evidence-based feedback to help authors improve their work. Reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest and decline assignments when they cannot provide an impartial assessment. Manuscripts under review must not be used for personal advantage.

5. Peer Review Process

Bestari applies a peer-review process to assess the quality, originality, validity, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers' recommendations serve as an important consideration in editorial decisions. The journal is committed to ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and academic independence throughout the review process.

6. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, citation manipulation, and other forms of research misconduct are unacceptable. Submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software. Suspected misconduct will be investigated fairly, and appropriate actions may include rejection, publication correction, retraction, or notification of the relevant institution.

7. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence their judgment. The journal will take appropriate measures to ensure that conflicts of interest do not compromise the integrity of the publication process.

8. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, personal data, or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations. Authors must obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee when required and provide informed consent where applicable. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research is conducted ethically and that participants' rights and privacy are protected.

9. Corrections and Retractions

Bestari is committed to preserving the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record. Errors identified after publication will be evaluated, and corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions will be issued when necessary. All actions will be taken transparently and in accordance with publication ethics principles.

10. Ethical Oversight

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts or take appropriate action when ethical violations are identified. All parties involved in the publication process are expected to uphold academic integrity and comply with this policy.

By submitting a manuscript to Bestari: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Sejarah, authors agree to comply with this publication ethics policy.