Publication Ethics

SCRIPTURA is a peer-reviewed electronic international journal. This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer and the publisher (Petra Christian University). This statement is based on COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed SCRIPTURA Jurnal Ilmiah is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher and the society.

Petra Christian University as publisher of SCRIPTURA Jurnal Ilmiah takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing extremely seriously and we recognize our ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. In addition, the Communication Science Department, Faculty of Humanities and Creative Industries of Petra Christian University and Editorial Board will assist in communications with other journals and/or publishers where this is useful and necessary.

Publication decisions
The editor of the SCRIPTURA Jurnal Ilmiahl is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editor may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.

Fair play
An editor at any time evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality
The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and conflicts of interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists the editor in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the author may also assist the author in improving the paper.

Promptness
Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.

Confidentiality
Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Referees should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

Duties of Authors
Reporting standards
Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention
Authors are asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), if practicable, and should in any event be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others that this has been appropriately cited or quoted.

Multiple, Redundant or Concurrent Publication
An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.

Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Where there are others who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they should be acknowledged or listed as contributors. The corresponding author should ensure that all appropriate co-authors and no inappropriate co-authors are included on the paper, and that all co-authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
If the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.

Fundamental errors in published works
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Discussion
The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the scholarly record. If errors or concerns are identified in a published article, the journal will assess the matter and take appropriate action in accordance with its publication ethics policies and established editorial procedures.

Corrections
Corrections may be issued when errors are identified in a published article that affect the accuracy or clarity of the content but do not invalidate the overall findings or conclusions. The need for a correction will be assessed by the editorial team based on the nature and significance of the error. Published corrections will clearly identify the article concerned and describe the changes made to the scholarly record.

Retractions
A retraction may be issued when the reliability of an article's findings or conclusions is seriously compromised, or when there is clear evidence of serious publication misconduct, such as data fabrication, data falsification, plagiarism, or other violations of publication ethics. Retraction decisions will be made following an appropriate editorial assessment and, where necessary, consultation with the authors and relevant institutions.

Retracted articles will remain accessible where appropriate to preserve the scholarly record, but will be clearly marked as retracted. A retraction notice will explain the reasons for the retraction and identify the affected article.

Editorial Responsibility
The journal will handle correction and retraction cases fairly, transparently, and consistently, while providing authors with an appropriate opportunity to respond. Editorial decisions will be based on the available evidence and the potential impact of the issue on the integrity of the scholarly record.

All corrections and retractions will be published and linked to the original article, as appropriate, to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of the academic record.

Post-Publication Discussion
The journal welcomes scholarly discussion and constructive feedback on articles that have been published. Readers who wish to comment on published articles may submit their comments to the editorial office for consideration.

All submissions related to published articles are subject to editorial assessment to ensure that they are relevant, evidence-based, respectful, and consistent with the journal’s publication ethics policies. Where appropriate, the authors of the original articles may be invited to respond.

Post-publication discussions may lead to further editorial action, including the publication of a response, correction, or retraction, where warranted and in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies.

Allegations of Research Misconduct
The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. All allegations of research misconduct relating to submitted or published manuscripts will be handled seriously, fairly, and confidentially, in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies and applicable publication ethics guidelines.

Types of Research Misconduct
Research misconduct may include, but is not limited to, fabrication or falsification of data, plagiarism, inappropriate image manipulation, duplicate or redundant publication, manipulation of the peer review process, and other practices that compromise the integrity or reliability of scholarly work.

Reporting Allegations
Authors, reviewers, readers, and other parties who have concerns regarding potential research misconduct may submit a report to the journal’s editorial office. Reports should provide sufficient details and supporting evidence to enable an appropriate preliminary assessment.

Assessment and Investigation<
Upon receiving an allegation, the editorial team will conduct a preliminary assessment to determine whether the concern falls within the journal’s scope and warrants further action. Where appropriate, the journal may request clarification or supporting documentation from the authors and consult independent experts.

If the allegation requires a formal investigation beyond the journal’s authority, the editor may refer the matter to the relevant research institution, employer, or other appropriate authority. The journal will consider the findings of such investigations when determining the appropriate editorial response.

Confidentiality and Fair Treatment
All allegations will be handled confidentially to the extent possible, with due consideration for the privacy and rights of the individuals involved. The parties concerned will be given an appropriate opportunity to respond to the allegations. The journal will seek to ensure that all decisions are impartial, evidence-based, and free from conflicts of interest.

Editorial Actions
Depending on the nature and outcome of the assessment or investigation, the journal may take appropriate action, including rejecting a submitted manuscript, requesting corrections, issuing an expression of concern, retracting a published article, or notifying the relevant institution or authority where warranted.

The journal does not presume misconduct solely on the basis of an allegation. All editorial actions will be proportionate to the available evidence and consistent with established publication ethics standards.

The journal follows the relevant guidance of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) when handling allegations of research misconduct.

Generative AI Policy for Journals
Overview
As generative AI and AI-assisted tools continue to evolve, maintaining transparency and integrity in scientific publishing is crucial. This policy will be updated as AI technology advances.

For Authors

• AI tools may only be used for language enhancement, with human oversight. Authors remain fully responsible for their work.
• AI must not be credited as an author or co-author.
• Any use of AI in the writing process must be disclosed in a statement at the end of the manuscript.
• AI-generated or AI-altered images are prohibited, unless explicitly part of the research methodology, with full disclosure in the methods section.

For Reviewers

• Manuscripts must remain confidential and must not be uploaded to AI tools.
• Review reports should be written without AI assistance.
• AI must not be used to assess scientific content, as peer review requires human expertise and judgment.
• AI tools may be used by the publisher for plagiarism checks and reviewer selection, ensuring strict confidentiality.

For Editors

• Editors must not use AI tools for manuscript processing or communication.
• AI must not influence editorial decisions, as these require human expertise.
• Suspected violations of AI policies should be reported to the publisher.
• AI tools may assist with administrative tasks, provided they comply with ethical and data privacy standards.