Publication Ethics

Scientific publication ethics serve as the foundation for maintaining the integrity, honesty, and quality of scholarly works. AMANAH: Journal of Public Sector Financial Management upholds the principles of publication ethics as recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — are expected to adhere to the following ethical standards.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors bear full responsibility for the originality, clarity, and integrity of the manuscripts submitted. Specifically, authors are expected to:

Ensure that the article is original and free from any form of plagiarism.
Refrain from submitting a manuscript that is under review or previously published in another journal.
Include as co-authors all individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and writing process.
Present data and findings accurately, honestly, and verifiably.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest or sources of research funding transparently.
Be willing to revise the manuscript in accordance with reviewers’ and editors’ feedback.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the quality of publications and ensuring that the editorial process is conducted objectively, transparently, and professionally. Editors are expected to:

Conduct an initial screening of manuscripts to assess their relevance to the journal’s scope and academic standards.
Ensure that the peer review process is carried out double-blind to preserve objectivity.
Avoid any conflict of interest related to the manuscripts under review.
Maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts during the review process.
Make publication decisions based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, and contribution of the manuscript, independent of personal or institutional bias.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the scientific quality of publications through the peer review process. Reviewers are expected to:

Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
Maintain the confidentiality of manuscript content and refrain from sharing or using any information obtained through the review process.
Avoid conflicts of interest with the authors or the content of the research.
Offer clear, well-reasoned, and constructive feedback to help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

As the publisher, the Department of Public Sector Financial Management, Politeknik Wahdah Islamiyah Makassar, has the responsibility to:

Ensure that all stages of publication are conducted in an ethical, transparent, and academically rigorous manner.
Uphold and support editorial independence, free from any form of commercial or political influence.
Take appropriate actions in response to allegations of ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism or data manipulation.
Maintain digital archives of all published articles to ensure long-term public access and preservation.

5. Actions in Cases of Ethical Misconduct

In the event that an ethical violation is identified (e.g., plagiarism, data falsification, or duplicate publication), the editorial board will take the following steps:

Issue a formal notification to the author requesting clarification.
Conduct an internal evaluation involving the editorial board and reviewers to verify the evidence of misconduct.
If the violation is confirmed, the article will be retracted from publication, and the author may be subject to sanctions, including prohibition from future submissions to the journal.

6. Statement of Originality

By submitting a manuscript to AMANAH: Journal of Public Sector Financial Management, authors declare that the submitted work is original, free of plagiarism, and that all data, citations, and references have been presented honestly and in accordance with established academic standards.