Publication Ethich

Psycounia: Indonesian Journal of Psychology and Counseling is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal expects all authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to uphold principles of honesty, transparency, fairness, accountability, and respect for intellectual property throughout the publication process.

The following ethical principles apply to all parties involved in the publication of the journal.

1. Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts represent original scholarly work. Authors must:

present research findings accurately and honestly;
ensure that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal;
properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in the manuscript;
avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and inappropriate manipulation of research data;
ensure that all individuals listed as authors have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript;
disclose any relevant conflicts of interest;
comply with applicable research ethics requirements;
obtain appropriate ethical approval or informed consent when required by the nature of the research; and
promptly notify the editor if a significant error is discovered in a published or submitted manuscript.

2. Editors

Editors are responsible for managing the editorial process fairly, objectively, and transparently. Editors must:

evaluate manuscripts based on their academic quality, relevance, originality, and methodological rigor;
avoid discrimination based on authors' personal, institutional, cultural, or other characteristics;
maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts;
select appropriate and qualified reviewers;
manage conflicts of interest appropriately;
ensure that editorial decisions are independent and based on scholarly considerations; and
take appropriate action when ethical concerns or allegations of misconduct arise.

3. Reviewers

Reviewers contribute to maintaining the academic quality of the journal. Reviewers are expected to:

conduct reviews objectively and constructively;
maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts;
identify relevant published work that has not been appropriately cited;
notify the editor of any potential conflict of interest;
avoid using unpublished information obtained through peer review for personal or professional advantage; and
provide reviews within the agreed timeframe whenever possible.

4. Publisher

Nawasena Cakrawala, as the publisher of Psycounia, supports the editorial independence of the journal and is committed to maintaining appropriate publishing standards. The publisher shall provide the necessary support for sustainable journal management and shall not interfere with editorial decisions based on academic considerations.

5. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

Psycounia does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, or other forms of academic misconduct. Manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism and may be rejected or retracted when serious violations are identified.

6. Corrections and Retractions

When errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal may publish corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions as appropriate. Such actions will be taken based on the nature and significance of the issue and in accordance with accepted scholarly publishing practices.

The journal is committed to handling ethical concerns responsibly, fairly, and transparently while protecting the integrity of the scholarly record.