PUBLICATION ETHICS STATEMENT

Majalah Patologi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Pathology – IJP)

Majalah Patologi Indonesia (The Indonesian Journal of Pathology – IJP) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Indonesian Association of Pathologists (IAPI/Perhimpunan Dokter Spesialis Patologi Indonesia – PDSPA).

The Indonesian Journal of Pathology (IJP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice.

This Publication Ethics Statement is based on internationally recognized guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and applies to all parties involved in the publication process: Publisher, Editors, Reviewers, and Authors.

The journal upholds three fundamental ethical principles:

• Neutrality – Ensuring freedom from conflicts of interest and maintaining impartial editorial decisions.

• Justice – Respecting intellectual property rights and ensuring fair recognition of contributions.

• Honesty – Ensuring originality and preventing fabrication, falsification, duplication, and plagiarism.

All prospective authors are required to download, sign, and upload the Ethics Statement and Copyright Agreement Form upon submission.

Duties and Responsibilities of Journal Stakeholders

A. Publisher Responsibilities

The Publisher is responsible for:

• Defining the journal’s name, scope, and publication schedule.

• Appointing and overseeing the Editorial Board.

• Ensuring editorial independence.

• Protecting confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and editors.

• Implementing Intellectual Property Rights and copyright policies.

• Ensuring regular publication and sustainable funding.

• Periodically reviewing and updating journal policies.

B. Editor Responsibilities

Editorial Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts will be published based solely on academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance to the journal’s scope, and ethical compliance.

Fair Evaluation

Manuscripts are evaluated without discrimination regarding race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts except to corresponding authors, reviewers, and the publisher as appropriate.

Conflict of Interest

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

Ethical Oversight

Editors ensure that research involving human participants or animals has received appropriate ethical approval and that informed consent has been obtained where applicable.

Editors will take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, including issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

C. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts.

• Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

• Report suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism or data manipulation.

• Decline review assignments where conflicts of interest exist.

D. Author Responsibilities

Authorship

Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.

Originality

Authors must ensure that submitted work is original, has not been published previously in any language, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

Plagiarism

All sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Data Integrity

Authors must ensure accuracy of the data presented and be prepared to provide raw data upon reasonable request.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the research.

Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants or animals must include:

• A statement of ethical approval

• The name of the approving ethics committee

• Confirmation of informed consent where applicable

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors must promptly notify the Editor to facilitate correction or retraction.

Handling of Publication Misconduct

The Indonesian Journal of Pathology (IJP) follows COPE guidelines in handling allegations of research and publication misconduct.

Suspected cases of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, unethical research practices, or authorship disputes will be investigated thoroughly and confidentially.

Actions may include:

• Request for clarification

• Rejection of the manuscript

• Retraction of published articles

• Notification to the author’s institution

Appeals and Complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification to the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals will be reviewed objectively and independently.

Complaints concerning editorial processes, peer review, or ethical issues will be handled transparently, fairly, and in accordance with established procedures.