Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

Committee on Publication Ethics

Kajian Pendidikan Alam dan Sosial (KAPAS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal strives to ensure that all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, adhere to ethical principles of honesty, transparency, fairness, accountability, and professionalism. KAPAS adopts publication ethics principles consistent with recognized scholarly publishing standards to maintain the quality, credibility, and integrity of published research.

Authors' Duties

Authors submitting manuscripts to Kajian Pendidikan Alam dan Sosial (KAPAS) must ensure that their work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal. Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their research data, proper citation of sources, and appropriate acknowledgment of all contributions. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, and inappropriate authorship are unacceptable. Authors conducting research involving human participants, particularly students, teachers, children, and educational communities, must comply with applicable research ethics requirements, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the protection of participants' rights. Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed to the editor.

Reviewers' Duties

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the academic quality and integrity of Kajian Pendidikan Alam dan Sosial (KAPAS). Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and constructively, considering their originality, relevance, methodological rigor, validity of findings, and contribution to the fields of education and social studies. All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest, identify relevant uncited sources, and report suspected plagiarism or other forms of research misconduct to the editor. Unpublished information obtained during the review process must not be used for personal advantage.

Editors' Duties

The editorial team of Kajian Pendidikan Alam dan Sosial (KAPAS) is responsible for ensuring that all manuscripts are evaluated fairly and consistently according to the journal's scope, academic quality, and ethical standards. Editorial decisions must be based on scholarly merit, originality, methodological soundness, and relevance, without discrimination against authors based on personal characteristics, nationality, institutional affiliation, or academic background. Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts, manage conflicts of interest appropriately, and ensure that the peer-review process is conducted with integrity. Allegations of publication misconduct must be investigated fairly, and appropriate corrective actions, including corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, must be taken when necessary.

Through these principles, Kajian Pendidikan Alam dan Sosial (KAPAS) aims to promote responsible research practices, protect the integrity of the scholarly record, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in education, natural sciences education, and social studies.