Publication Ethics

LOKASEVA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Berkelanjutan is committed to maintaining academic integrity and the highest standards of publication ethics. This policy is based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Author Responsibilities:
• Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original work and has not been published or is in the process of being published in another journal.
• Provide appropriate citations and references for all sources used.
• Avoid all forms of plagiarism and duplication of publication.
• Declare any relevant conflicts of interest.

Editor Responsibilities:
• Conduct a fair and objective evaluation of manuscripts without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, national origin, or institutional affiliation of the authors.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information related to submitted manuscripts.
• Take appropriate action if violations of publication ethics are found.

Reviewer Responsibilities:
• Provide objective and constructive reviews.
• Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts reviewed.
• Disclose potential conflicts of interest to the editor.