In general, the publication ethics of the Elementary School Education Journal follow the guidelines based on the Head of LIPI Regulation No. 5 of 2014 concerning the Code of Ethics for Scientific Publications, which refers to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards:
Authors must provide an accurate account of the original research conducted as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Researchers should present their results honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation. A manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable. Manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s submission guidelines.

Originality and Plagiarism:
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Manuscripts should not be submitted concurrently to more than one publication unless joint publication has been agreed upon by the editors. Previous work and publications, whether by other researchers or by the authors themselves, must be properly acknowledged and cited. Primary literature should be cited where possible. Any direct quotations from other researchers' publications must be enclosed in quotation marks and properly cited.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication:
In general, authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. 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 concurrently is unethical publishing behavior and unacceptable. Multiple publications arising from a single research project must be clearly identified, and the primary publication must be referenced.

Acknowledgment of Sources:
Authors must acknowledge all data sources used in the research and cite publications that have significantly influenced the nature of the work reported. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.

Authorship of the Paper:
Authorship should accurately reflect individuals’ contributions to the research and its reporting. Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All those who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors. Those who have contributed in less substantial, or purely technical, ways should be acknowledged appropriately. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
All authors must disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project must be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works:
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in a submitted manuscript, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects:
If the work involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment that have any unusual hazards inherent in their use, the authors must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

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Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions:
Based on the review reports from the editorial board, the editor may accept, reject, or request modifications to the manuscript. The editor's decisions should be guided by the validity of the work and its importance to researchers and readers. Editors may consult other editors or reviewers in making these decisions. Editors must take responsibility for all published content and ensure the quality and integrity of the journal’s publications.

Manuscript Review:
Editors must ensure that each manuscript is initially evaluated for originality. Editors should organize and use peer review fairly and wisely. Editors must describe their peer review processes in the journal’s author guidelines and identify which sections are peer-reviewed. Editors should select appropriate peer reviewers with relevant expertise and avoid those with potential conflicts of interest.

Fair Play:
Editors must evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to the authors’ gender, race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs. Editorial independence and integrity are crucial in maintaining fairness and objectivity in decision-making.

Confidentiality:
Editors must ensure that all information regarding submitted manuscripts is kept confidential. Editors must assess any potential breaches of patient confidentiality or data protection. This includes obtaining proper informed consent where necessary.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s written consent. Editors must not be involved in decisions about papers in which they have conflicts of interest.

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Duties of Reviewers

Confidentiality:
Reviewers must treat all manuscripts received for review as confidential documents. They must not be shown or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Acknowledgment of Sources:
Reviewers should ensure that all sources of data used in the research are properly acknowledged. Reviewers must identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any claim that observations, derivations, or arguments have been previously reported should be accompanied by relevant citations. If reviewers detect plagiarism, ethical issues, or substantial similarity with another published or submitted manuscript, they must inform the journal immediately while maintaining confidentiality.

Standards of Objectivity:
Reviews should be conducted objectively, and reviewers must express their views clearly with supporting arguments. Reviewers must follow the journal’s guidelines regarding the type of feedback expected. Reviews should be constructive and help authors improve their manuscripts. Reviewers should distinguish between essential revisions and suggestions that merely enhance the work.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the submission. In double-blind reviews, if the reviewer suspects the identity of the author(s) and believes this may create a conflict of interest, they should inform the journal.

Promptness:
Reviewers should respond within a reasonable timeframe. Reviewers should only agree to review manuscripts if they are confident that they can return a review within the proposed timeframe.