Publication Ethics

JAGUR: Jurnal Agroteknologi is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal adheres to the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and promotes transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the editorial and publishing process. All parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher, are expected to comply with these ethical standards.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the academic quality and integrity of the journal. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of the manuscript, including originality, methodological rigor, clarity, relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, and contribution to the field of agrotechnology. Editors evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on the authors’ gender, nationality, institutional affiliation, ethnicity, political views, or religious beliefs.

Editors ensure that all submitted manuscripts undergo a fair, confidential, and unbiased double-blind peer review process. They are responsible for managing conflicts of interest, maintaining reviewer confidentiality, and ensuring that unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts are not used for personal advantage. Editors will take appropriate action when ethical concerns arise, including issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

Duties of Authors

Authors are required to present original research that is accurate, transparent, and properly documented. Manuscripts submitted to JAGUR must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or citation manipulation, is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Authors must ensure that all individuals listed as authors have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All sources of funding, institutional support, and potential conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed. Authors are also responsible for ensuring that research involving plants, soils, or biological materials complies with applicable ethical, legal, and institutional regulations.

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article as appropriate.

Duties of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality of published research. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts based on scientific merit. All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without authorization from the editor.

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors and notify the editor of any suspected ethical issues, including plagiarism or redundant publication. Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Peer Review Process

JAGUR implements a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure impartiality. Each manuscript is reviewed by independent experts in the relevant field. Editorial decisions are based on reviewers’ recommendations, academic quality, and alignment with the journal’s scope. The journal does not guarantee manuscript acceptance, and all submissions are subject to revision or rejection based on peer review outcomes.

Conflicts of Interest

All parties involved in the publication process must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence their work. Conflicts of interest do not necessarily disqualify participation but must be transparently disclosed to ensure objective decision making.

Ethical Oversight and Misconduct

The journal takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. Suspected cases of plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices will be investigated following COPE guidelines. Appropriate actions may include rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, notification of authors’ institutions, or other corrective measures.

Corrections and Retractions

JAGUR is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. When errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as necessary. All such actions will be conducted transparently and in accordance with international ethical standards.

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their published work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) 4.0 International License, allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.