Publication Ethics

L2CT Journal (Language, Literature, Culture, and Technology) is a peer-reviewed journal published by [nama lembaga penerbit Anda, misalnya: Lembaga Riset dan Inovasi Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan]. This journal is available in both print and online versions and highly respects publication ethics while avoiding any form of plagiarism. This statement outlines the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, the peer reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on the COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as L2CT Journal represents an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles uphold the scientific method, making it essential to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing: authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community.

[Nama lembaga penerbit] as the publisher of L2CT Journal takes its guardianship over all stages of publishing seriously and recognizes its ethical and professional responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints, or other commercial revenues do not influence editorial decisions. In addition, the publisher and the Editorial Board will assist in communications with other journals and publishers when it is useful and necessary.

Publication Decisions

The editor of L2CT Journal is responsible for deciding which submitted articles will be published. The decision must always be guided by the validity of the research and its significance to researchers and readers. Editors may be guided by the policies of the editorial board and constrained by current legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may also consult with reviewers or other editors when making decisions.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

  • Promptness: Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or cannot provide a timely review should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential and not shown or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

  • Standards of Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published works not cited by the authors and report any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published papers.

  • Disclosure and Conflict of Interest: Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and not be used for personal gain. Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Authors

  • Reporting Standards: Authors must present an accurate account of their work and its significance. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unacceptable.

  • Data Access and Retention: Authors should provide access to raw data when requested and retain it for a reasonable period after publication.

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that submitted works are original. Proper citation or quotation is required when using others’ works.

  • Multiple or Concurrent Publication: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of others’ work must always be given.

  • Authorship of the Paper: Authorship should be limited to those who made significant contributions. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence their work.

  • Fundamental Errors: If an author discovers significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.