Publication Ethics

Aceh Anthropological Journal (AAJ) adheres strictly to the ethical standards and guidelines outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness in all stages of publication.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

  • Originality: Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works, have not been published previously, and are not under simultaneous consideration by other journals.

  • Authorship: Only individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version submitted for publication.

  • Disclosure: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, funding sources, or affiliations that could influence the research.

  • Research Ethics: Studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with applicable ethical standards and have received appropriate institutional review board (IRB) approvals. Authors should include statements confirming ethical approval and informed consent where relevant.

  • Data Integrity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and reliability of their data and must retain research data for potential verification.

2. Peer Review Ethics

  • The peer review process is double-blind, ensuring anonymity of both reviewers and authors.

  • Reviewers are expected to conduct evaluations objectively, without bias or conflict of interest, and maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts.

  • Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if impartiality is compromised.

  • Any suspected ethical issues detected during peer review (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication) must be reported to the editorial office.

3. Editorial Responsibilities

  • Editors and the editorial board maintain impartiality and confidentiality throughout the manuscript evaluation process.

  • Decisions are made solely based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Editors handle allegations of misconduct promptly and fairly, following COPE flowcharts and guidelines.

  • The journal does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, or unethical behavior.

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct

  • AAJ employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized material will be rejected immediately.

  • Authors suspected of unethical behavior, such as data fabrication, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices, will be investigated. Proven cases may lead to retraction of published articles and notification of relevant institutions.

  • All parties involved in publication must uphold honesty, transparency, and responsibility.

5. Corrections and Retractions

  • AAJ is committed to correcting the scholarly record when errors or misconduct are identified.

  • Corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be published transparently and linked to the original article.

  • Authors and readers are encouraged to report suspected issues to the editorial office.

By adhering to these ethical principles, AAJ aims to promote trustworthy and credible scholarly communication in Anthropology.