Publication Ethics

The Humanities & Language : International Journal of Linguistics, Humanities, and Education (abbreviated as HUMANIOLA)  is a peer-reviewed international journal, published both in print and online, and managed by Abdul Media Literasi. This statement outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process of this journal, including the authors, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in HUMANIOLA represents a vital contribution to the development of a reliable body of knowledge in linguistics, humanities, and education. The peer-reviewed process reflects the quality of the research and the credibility of the institutions that support it. To ensure the integrity of scholarly communication, all parties involved must adhere to internationally accepted standards of ethical conduct, as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Publication Decisions
The editor is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts will be published. Decisions are based on the academic merit, originality, and relevance of the work to the scope of the journal. Editors follow the policies of the editorial board and act within legal and ethical standards regarding issues such as defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Consultation with reviewers and other editors may be used in the decision-making process.

2. Fair Play
Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political ideology.

3. Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest (Editors)
Unpublished materials contained in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without the written consent of the author. Editors must withdraw from handling a manuscript if conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may help authors improve their manuscripts.

  • Promptness: Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to provide a timely review must notify the editor and excuse themselves.

  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts received for review are confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed without permission.

  • Standards of Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Opinions should be expressed with supporting arguments.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers must identify relevant published work that is not cited by the authors and alert the editor of any significant similarities with other published works.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Information or ideas obtained during the review process must remain confidential and not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of Authors

  • Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their research, with sufficient detail to allow replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior.

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure their work is entirely original. If others’ works or words are used, proper citation or quotation is required.

  • Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently or publish similar research in multiple venues.

  • Acknowledgement of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of others’ work must always be given.

  • Authorship of the Paper: Authorship must be limited to those who made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All co-authors must approve the final version of the paper and agree to submission.

  • Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their work, as well as all sources of financial support.

  • Fundamental Errors in Published Works: If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, it is their responsibility to promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate to correct or retract the paper.

Duties of the Publisher

Abdul Media Literasi, as the publisher of HUMANIOLA, takes its guardianship role seriously throughout all stages of publication. The publisher is committed to ensuring editorial independence and guarantees that commercial interests such as advertising or sponsorship do not influence editorial decisions. The publisher, together with editors, will take appropriate measures in cases of research or publication misconduct, following COPE guidelines.