Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Humani (Hukum dan Masyarakat Madani) is a peer-reviewed national academic journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including Authors, Editor-in-Chief, Section Editors, Reviewers, and the Publisher (Faculty of Law, Universitas Semarang).

This publication ethics statement is formulated in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.

A. Publication Ethics Principles

  1. Peer Review Process: All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure quality, validity, and scientific contribution.
  2. Publication Decisions: Decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, clarity, relevance to the journal’s scope, and compliance with legal requirements.
  3. Fair Play: Manuscripts are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political views.
  4. Confidentiality: All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents and not disclosed to unauthorized parties.
  5. Conflicts of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished materials without author consent.

B. Duties of Reviewers

  1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors and provide constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.
  2. Promptness: Reviews must be completed within the agreed timeframe or declined promptly.
  3. Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
  4. Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively and supported by clear arguments.
  5. Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers must identify relevant work not cited by authors and report similarities.
  6. Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must decline review if conflicts exist.

C. Duties of Authors

  1. Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate, objective, and complete research reports.
  2. Data Access and Retention: Authors must provide raw data when requested and retain it appropriately.
  3. Originality and Plagiarism: All work must be original and properly cited.
  4. Multiple Publication: Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.
  5. Acknowledgement of Sources: All references must be properly acknowledged.
  6. Authorship: Only significant contributors should be listed as authors, and all must approve the final manuscript.
  7. Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose all financial and non-financial conflicts of interest.
  8. Errors in Published Works: Authors must promptly correct significant errors found after publication.

D. Duties of the Publisher

The Faculty of Law, Universitas Semarang ensures the integrity of the academic record, handles misconduct, publishes corrections or retractions, and maintains accessibility of journal content.

E. Additional Ethical Standards

  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review
  • Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit
  • Zero tolerance for plagiarism
  • Transparency in conflicts of interest
  • Compliance with COPE standards

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