Publication Ethics

Jurnal Artefact is a journal published by Galuh University. This statement explains the ethical behaviour of all parties involved in publishing articles in this journal, namely authors, editors-in-chief, editors, reviewers and publishers.

TASKS OF THE PUBLISHER

Galuh University, as the publisher of the Artifact Journal, is responsible and committed to ensuring that advertising, reprints or other commercial revenues have no impact or influence on the Editor's decision. In addition, Galuh University and its editors will also assist in communication with other journals and publishers when necessary.

DUTIES OF EDITORS

Publication Decision
Editor/Editor of Artifact Journal, responsible for deciding which articles should be published based on input from peer reviews. Editors can confer with peer reviewers in making this decision.

Principles of Justice

1. Editors evaluate manuscripts/articles regardless of the author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political philosophy.
2. The Editor will ensure that the article is by the scientific focus/scope of the journal. Responses from peer reviews will be used as a basis for the Editor to determine whether an article can be accepted (accepted), accepted with revision (accepted with major/minor revision), or rejected (rejected).
3. An article is rejected for publication due to various considerations, including because the article is not within the scope of the Educational, Cultural and Historical sciences, the scientific side of the writing is inadequate to be classified in a scientific paper, fundamental methodological errors, or because the author refuses to make improvements provided by peer reviewers without a logical basis.
4. The order of publication is adjusted to the order in which articles are entered, and article revisions are to the editorial board.

Concealment
Editor's confidentiality does not have to disclose any information about the submitted manuscript to anyone other than the author, including peer reviewers.

Conflict of interest
Material not published but disclosed in the manuscript may not be used in the Editor's research without the author's written consent.

Duties of Peer Reviewers (Reviewer)

1. Peer reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions through editorial communication conveyed to the author. The assistance provided by peer reviewers concerns a content review of a manuscript/article.
2. Any manuscript accepted for review should be treated as confidential. The manuscript should not be displayed or discussed with others except as permitted by the Editor.
3. The review must be conducted objectively with supporting arguments according to scientific principles.

DUTIES OF THE AUTHOR

1. The author writes manuscripts/articles based on accurate original research reports.
2. The author writes every reference used in the manuscript according to the rules of scientific writing.
3. The author must ensure that the manuscript written is plagiarism-free.
4. The author can ensure that the manuscript submitted to the Artifact Journal has never been published in other media and is not being sent to other journals.
5. The author must agree on the role of each contributor in writing the article and have agreed in advance on the writing of the primary author and co-author.
6. The author ensures that the code of ethics carries out research activities.
7. When the author finds significant errors or inaccuracies in his published manuscript, the author must immediately notify the journal's Editor or publisher and cooperate with the Editor to retract or correct.

Article Processing Charges

CHARGE OF PROCESSING ARTICLE (APCs)

Free article shipping costs

Free article processing fees to publish online.

The published fee for the printed version of IDR 500,000 includes the cost of sending 1 journals to the address of the domestic author.

Screening of Plagiarism

Screening for Plagiarism in Academic Publishing

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of using or presenting someone else's work, ideas, or writings without proper attribution. In academia, plagiarism is considered a serious ethical violation that can damage the credibility of both the author and the associated institution.

2. Purpose of Screening for Plagiarism

The screening for plagiarism process aims to:

• Ensure the originality and authenticity of submitted manuscripts.
• Prevent copyright infringement and maintain academic integrity.
• Uphold the quality standards of scholarly publications.

3. Methods and Tools for Plagiarism Detection

Several tools are commonly used to detect plagiarism, including:

• Turnitin – One of the most popular software programs for detecting text similarity across journal databases, books, and other publications.
• iThenticate – Commonly used by reputable journals to check manuscript originality before publication.
• Grammarly Premium & Plagiarism Checker – In addition to grammar checking, this tool also includes a plagiarism detection feature.
• Plagscan & Plagiarism Checker X – Other tools used to detect plagiarism in academic writing.

4. Acceptable Plagiarism Tolerance Standards

Many academic journals set tolerance levels for text similarity. Generally, the acceptable limits are:

• Below 20% – Acceptable, provided there are no significant similarities in key sections (abstract, methodology, results, and discussion).
• 20-30% – Requires revisions and reduction of similarity.
• Above 30% – The manuscript is likely to be rejected or returned for significant revision.

5. How to Avoid Plagiarism

To ensure a manuscript is plagiarism-free, authors can follow these steps:

• Properly cite sources using the appropriate referencing style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
• Use paraphrasing techniques by restructuring sentences while maintaining the original meaning.
• Use direct quotations for specific phrases or passages that cannot be altered without changing the intended meaning.
• Utilize plagiarism detection software before submitting the manuscript to a journal.

6. Consequences of Plagiarism in Academic Publishing

If a manuscript is found to contain plagiarism, the consequences may include:

• Rejection of the manuscript by journal editors before the peer review process.
• Retraction of the publication if plagiarism is discovered after the article has been published.
• Academic or professional sanctions, such as a ban on submitting manuscripts for a certain period.
• Damage to academic reputation, which can affect career opportunities and credibility within the scholarly community.