Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

NGABDI: Scientific Journal of Community Services is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year. The following code of ethics establishes minimum standards for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and journal managers/publishers. This statement is based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

Editor Ethics

  • Editors are responsible for managing manuscripts in a transparent, objective, and fair manner.

  • Editors have full authority to accept or reject manuscripts based on editorial board meetings and journal policies, in compliance with copyright and plagiarism laws.

  • Editors must provide clear and accessible author guidelines.

  • Editors ensure manuscripts are suitable for review and meet publication standards.

  • Editors must be impartial and treat all authors equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or other personal attributes.

  • Editors and the editorial team must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and may not disclose or misuse any part of the content for personal gain.

  • Unpublished manuscripts must be returned to the authors and cannot be used for other purposes by editors or the editorial team.

Reviewer Ethics

  • Reviewers are responsible for providing constructive, measurable, and comprehensive evaluations of manuscripts.

  • Reviews must be completed within the specified time frame (3 weeks).

  • Reviewers must be honest, objective, and free from bias related to gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or other factors.

  • Reviewers must verify the accuracy and appropriateness of references and citations in manuscripts.

  • Confidentiality of manuscripts must be maintained; reviewers are prohibited from using content for personal advantage.

Author Ethics

  • Authors must ensure their manuscripts are original works derived from their own research or ideas, free from plagiarism, falsification, or data manipulation.

  • Manuscripts submitted to NGABDI must not be under consideration or published in other journals. Duplicate submissions will be rejected.

  • Authors must properly cite all sources and references and may not alter their meaning.

  • Authors accept that manuscripts may be edited without altering the core meaning or main idea.

  • Authors must understand and comply with publication ethics to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure smooth processing of their manuscripts.

Journal Manager / Publisher Ethics

  • The journal manager/publisher ensures articles are published after completing editorial, peer review, and layout processes in line with academic publishing standards.

  • Academic freedom for editors and reviewers must be upheld by the journal manager/publisher.

  • The manager/publisher is responsible for maintaining confidentiality, protecting intellectual property and copyright, and ensuring editorial independence.