PUBLICATION ETHICS
YADA : Journal of Biblical Theology and Reform p-ISSN 2808-9960 (print), is a peer-reviewed journal published by Providensia Adonay Theological College. Yada Journal publishes writings in the field of biblical theology and reformation that have contributed to the development of theology.
Publishing articles in a peer-reviewed journal is an important part of the development of science to support and realize a scientific approach. This is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support it. Therefore, standards of ethical behavior are required for all parties involved in publication. This statement was adapted from the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and includes a code of conduct for editors and editors, reviewers, and authors.
JOURNAL PUBLICATION ETHICS GUIDELINES
ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR EDITORS AND EDITORS
1. Publication Decision
YADA editors are responsible for deciding which articles to publish from accepted articles. This decision is based on the validation of the article and the contribution of the article to researchers and readers. In carrying out their duties, the editor is guided by editorial policies and complies with applicable legal provisions regarding defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism. Editors can discuss with other editors or reviewers in making decisions.
2. Objective Assessment
The editor assesses a manuscript based on its intellectual content without discriminating against religion, ethnicity, gender, nationality, author's political philosophy, and so on.
3. Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff may not disclose any information about manuscripts received to anyone other than the authors, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial board, and publishers, as appropriate.
4. Conflict of Interest
Unpublished article material may not be used for the editor's personal research without written permission from the author. Information or ideas expressed in submitted manuscripts must not be used for personal gain.
5. Cooperation in Investigations
Editors must take responsive steps if there are ethical complaints about submitted texts or published articles. The editor can contact the author of the article and consider the complaint. Editors can also communicate further with related institutions or research institutions. When complaints are resolved, matters such as publication of corrections, recalls, expressions of concern, or other records, need to be considered.
ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR REVIEWERS
1. Editor's Decision Contribution
Peer-review by reviewers assists editors in making decisions and can help authors improve their writing through editorial communication between reviewers and authors. Peer review is an important component of informal scientific communication and scientific approaches.
2. Punctuality
If an assigned reviewer feels unqualified to review a manuscript or finds it impossible to review it promptly, the assigned reviewer must notify the editor immediately.
3. Confidentiality
Any manuscript submitted for review must be treated as a confidential document. Text may not be disclosed or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.
4. Objective
The review must be carried out objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers must convey their views accompanied by supporting and clear arguments.
5. Completeness and Authenticity of References
Reviewers must identify published work that has not been cited by the author. If there is a statement quoted from the results of observations or arguments that have been previously published, it must be accompanied by writing relevant and appropriate citations. The reviewer must notify the editor if there are substantial similarities or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published posts, to the reviewer's knowledge.
6. Conflict of Interest
Unpublished article material may not be used for the reviewer's personal research without written permission from the author. Information or ideas expressed in submitted manuscripts must not be used for personal gain. Reviewers should refuse to review a manuscript if the reviewer has a conflict of interest, due to a competitive, collaborative, or other relationship with the author, company or institution dealing with the work.
ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR WRITERS
1. Writing Standards
The author must present accurate articles about the research conducted and present an objective discussion about the importance of research. The data that underlies the research must be presented accurately in the article. An article should be sufficiently detailed with sufficient references to enable others to replicate the work. Deliberate and inaccurate deception and fraud in the presentation of articles is unethical and unacceptable behavior.
2. Access to Research Data
Authors may be required to provide raw data on articles for review and must be able to provide public access to such data whenever possible, and must be able to retain such data within a reasonable time after publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism
Plagiarism in any form is unethical in the publication of scientific work and is unacceptable. The author must ensure that all works presented are original, and if the author has used the work and/or words of other people, the author must present the quotations correctly. There are various forms of plagiarism, such as acknowledging other people's writings, copying or rewriting most of other people's works without mentioning the source, and claiming the results of research done by other people. Self-plagiarism or auto plagiarism is a form of plagiarism. Auto plagiarism is quoting results or sentences from one's own published work without mentioning the source.
4. Terms of Publication
Authors may not publish the same manuscript in more than one journal. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal is unethical behavior in scientific publications and is unacceptable.
5. Inclusion of Reference Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be exercised. Authors must mention influential publications in the preparation of their work. Information obtained privately, as in conversation, correspondence or discussion with third parties, may not be used or reported without the prior written consent of the source of the information.
6. Article Writing
The author is a person who has made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution or interpretation of the article. Everyone who has contributed significantly should be listed as co-author. Corresponding authors must ensure that all co-authors have been included in the text and that all co-authors have read and approved the final version of the article and have agreed to submit the article for publication.
7. Fundamental errors in published articles
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is the author's responsibility to immediately notify the editor of the journal, and work with the editor to retract or correct the article. If the editor obtains information from a third party that a published work contains significant misunderstandings, it is the author's responsibility to promptly withdraw or correct the text or provide evidence to the editor regarding the accuracy of the original article.
