Publication Ethics Statement

Archipel: Journal of Indonesian Interdisciplinary Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal. This statement sets out the ethical conduct expected from all parties involved in publishing in the journal — authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher (PT. Avid Media Indonesia). It also explains how alleged research violations are handled. This statement follows the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

- GUIDELINES FOR JOURNAL PUBLICATION ETHICS

Articles in Archipel contribute to building a respected body of knowledge in Indonesian interdisciplinary studies, the social sciences, and the humanities. The quality of the journal reflects the work of its authors and the institutions that support them. Because peer-reviewed articles are part of the scientific record, it is important that everyone involved in publishing — authors, editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the readers — follows agreed ethical standards.

- ALLEGED RESEARCH INFRINGEMENT

Research infringement includes falsification, fabrication, citation manipulation, or plagiarism — whether in conducting research, writing articles, or reviewing the work of others. When authors are found to have committed such violations in articles published in the journal, the editors are responsible for protecting the integrity of the scientific record.

In cases of suspected violation, the editors and Editorial Board follow COPE best practices to investigate and resolve the issue fairly. Manuscripts that contain such errors are rejected. If the issue is found in an article that has already been published, the journal may issue a retraction linked to the original article.

The first step is to determine whether the allegation is valid and whether it fits the definition of research misconduct. The editors also consider whether the person accused has any relevant conflict of interest.

If a scientific error or other serious irregularity appears likely, the allegation is shared with the corresponding author, who is expected to respond on behalf of all co-authors. After receiving and reviewing the response, the editors may seek additional input from experts. In cases where misconduct is unlikely, a clarification, additional analysis, or a letter to the editor — sometimes accompanied by a correction — may be enough.

Institutions are expected to investigate suspected misconduct seriously. Authors, journals, and institutions all share the responsibility of maintaining the accuracy of the scientific record. By responding to ethical concerns and taking appropriate action — corrections, retractions, or replacements — Archipel works to keep the scholarly record reliable.

- PUBLICATION DECISIONS

The editor decides which submitted articles will be published. The decision is guided by the Editorial Board and limited by legal requirements relating to defamation, copyright, and plagiarism. The editor may also consult other editors or reviewers when deciding.

- COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS

Archipel has a clear procedure for handling complaints against the journal, the editorial staff, the Editorial Board, or the publisher. Complaints are taken to the appropriate person to be addressed and may cover any part of the journal's process — editorial decisions, citation issues, fairness of editors or reviewers, or peer-review handling. Complaints are resolved according to COPE guidelines and can be sent to journalarchipelid@avidpedia.com.

- POST-PUBLICATION DISCUSSION

Archipel allows post-publication discussion through the journal website, letters to the editor, or moderated external sites.

- FAIR PLAY

The editor evaluates manuscripts on the basis of their intellectual content alone, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or political views.

- CONFIDENTIALITY

Editors and editorial staff do not disclose information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the authors, reviewers, prospective reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher, where appropriate.

- DISCLOSURE AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Unpublished material in submitted manuscripts is not used in the editor's own research without the author's written consent.

- DATA SHARING POLICY

Archipel supports a more open research environment that allows others to verify and build on published work. Authors are encouraged to share their research data — including datasets, code, algorithms, protocols, methods, and materials — provided that sharing is consistent with privacy, ethical, and legal requirements.

- DUTIES OF REVIEWERS

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer reviews help editors make decisions and, through editorial communication, can help authors improve their work.

Appropriateness
A reviewer who feels unqualified to evaluate the research, or who cannot complete the review on time, should inform the editor and withdraw from the review.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review are confidential. Reviewers do not show or discuss them with others except as permitted by the editor.

Review Standards
Reviews are conducted objectively, with clear reasoning. Personal criticism of authors is not appropriate.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should point out relevant published work that has not been cited. Any claim that an observation, derivation, or argument has appeared before should be supported by a citation. Reviewers should also alert the editor if they notice substantial overlap between the manuscript and other published work.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Information obtained through peer review is confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not handle manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest.

- AUTHOR'S DUTIES

Reporting Standards
Authors of original research must give an accurate account of the work and discuss its significance honestly. The data should be accurately represented in the manuscript. Articles should include enough detail and references for others to replicate the work. Misleading or deliberately inaccurate statements are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that the submitted work is their own and that the work or words of others are properly cited.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publications
Authors should not publish a manuscript describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or major publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is not acceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Authors should give proper credit to the work of others, including any publications that influenced the reported research.

Authorship
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a real contribution to the conception, design, conduct, or interpretation of the study. Anyone who has made a significant contribution should be listed as a co-author. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate co-authors are included and that they have all approved the final version for submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript. All sources of funding for the project must also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Work
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they should notify the editor or publisher promptly and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Ethical Oversight
If the research involves sensitive data, vulnerable communities, indigenous knowledge, restricted historical archives, or other ethically sensitive material, the authors must clearly identify this in the manuscript. Where required, authors must provide legal and ethical permission from authorized institutions, including informed consent.