Publication Ethics

Jurnal Warna : Early Childhood Education and Learning is a journal that aims to be a peer-review platform  and source of information. We publish original research papers, review articles, and case studies focusing on Early Childhood Education as well as related topics that have never been published elsewhere in any language or are under review for publication anywhere. The following statement describes the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing articles in this journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers (UniversitasWidya Gama Mahakam Samarinda).

Writer's Duties

1. Reporting Standards: Authors must present an accurate report of the original research conducted as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Researchers must present their results honestly ​​ and without fabrication, falsification or improper manipulation of data. A manuscript should contain enough detail and references to allow others to copy the work. Statements that are misleading or deliberately inaccurate are unethical and unacceptable behavior. Manuscripts must follow the journal submission guidelines.
2. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors should ensure that they have written a completely original work. Manuscripts may not be submitted simultaneously to more than one publication unless the editors agree to co-publication. Relevant previous work and publications, whether by other researchers or those belonging to the author, must be properly acknowledged and referenced. Primary literature should be cited if possible. Original words taken directly from publications by other researchers should appear in quotation marks with appropriate citations.
3. Multiple, Excessive, or Concurrent Publications: Authors generally should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. It is also expected that authors will not publish redundant manuscripts or manuscripts describing the same research in more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and unacceptable publishing behavior. The various publications that emerge from a single research project should be clearly identified as such and the main publications should be referenced.
4. Acknowledgment of Sources: The author should be aware of all data sources used in the research and cite influential publications in determining the nature of the work being reported. Proper recognition of the work of others should always be given.
5. Paper Authorship: The writing of a research publication must accurately reflect the individual's contribution to his or her work and reporting. Writing should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, implementation or interpretation of the reported study. Other people who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. In cases where the main contributors are listed as authors while those who make less substantial, or purely technical, contributions to research or publications are listed in the acknowledgment section. The author also ensures that all authors have viewed and approved the submitted version of the manuscript and the inclusion of their name as co-authors.
6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: All authors must clearly disclose in their manuscripts any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could be interpreted to affect the outcome or interpretation of their manuscripts. All sources of financial support for the project must be disclosed.
7. Fundamental Errors in Published Work: If the author finds significant errors or inaccuracies in the submitted manuscript, then the author should immediately notify the journal editor or publisher and work with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Editor's Duties

1. Publication Decision: Based on the  editorial board's review report, editors may accept, reject, or request modifications to the manuscript. Validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers should always drive the decision. Editors may be guided by the journal's editorial board policies and are limited by any legal requirements that will apply regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism. Editors can consult with other editors or reviewers in making these decisions. Editors should be responsible for everything they publish and should have procedures and policies in place to ensure the quality of the material they publish and maintain the integrity of the published notes.
2. Manuscript Review: Editors must ensure that each manuscript is initially evaluated by the editor for authenticity. Editors should organize and use peer reviews fairly and wisely. Editors should explain their peer review process  in information for authors and also indicate which parts of the journal are being reviewed. Editors should use  appropriate peer reviewers for papers being considered for publication by selecting people with adequate expertise and avoiding conflicts of interest.
3. Fair Game: Editors must ensure that every manuscript accepted by the journal is reviewed for its intellectual content regardless of the gender, gender, race, religion, nationality, etc. of the author. An important part of the responsibility to make fair and impartial decisions is to uphold the principles of editorial independence and integrity. Editors have a strong position with making decisions about publications, which makes it very important that this process is as fair and possibly unbiased.
4. Confidentiality: The editor must ensure that the information regarding the manuscript submitted by the author is kept confidential. Editors should critically assess any potential breaches of data protection and patient confidentiality. This includes requesting properly informed consent for actual research presented, consent for publication where applicable.
5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: The Journal Editor will not use unpublished material disclosed in the submitted manuscript for its own research without the written consent of the author. Editors should not be involved in decision-making about papers that have a conflict of interest

 

Duties of the Reviewer :

1. Confidentiality: Information about manuscripts submitted by authors should be kept confidential and treated as privileged information. They may not be shown or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.
2. Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should ensure that the authors are aware of all the data sources used in the research. Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the author. Any statements that observations, derivations, or arguments have previously reported must be accompanied by relevant citations. Reviewers should immediately notify the journal if they discover any irregularities, have concerns about ethical aspects of the work, know of substantial similarities between the manuscript and contemporaneous submission to another journal or published article, or suspect that violations may have occurred either during research or the writing and submission of the manuscript; Reviewers should, however, keep their concerns confidential and not investigate further privately unless the journal asks for further information or advice.
3. Standards of Objectivity: The review of submitted manuscripts must be conducted objectively and the reviewer must express their views clearly with supporting arguments. Reviewers should follow the journal's instructions on the specific feedback required from them and unless there is a good reason not to. Reviewers should be constructive in their reviews and provide feedback that will help writers to improve their manuscripts. The reviewer should explain which additional investigations are important to support the claims made in the manuscript under consideration and which will only reinforce or extend the work.
4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review should be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest resulting from competition, collaboration, or other relationships or connections with any author, company, or institution associated with the paper. In the case of a double-blind review, if they suspect the identity of the author, notify the journal if this knowledge raises a potential conflict of interest.
5. Accuracy: Reviewers must respond within a reasonable time frame. Reviewers only agree to review a manuscript if they are reasonably confident they can return the review within the proposed or mutually agreed timeframe, informing the journal immediately if they require an extension. In the event that a reviewer finds it impossible to complete a manuscript review within the stipulated time, the information must be communicated to the editor so that the manuscript can be sent to the reviewer