Publication Ethic

Statement of Publication Ethics and Malpractice

The Journal of Victimology is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity of scholarly research. This statement delineates the ethical expectations for all stakeholders involved in the publication process—including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the Publisher. Our ethical framework is strictly predicated upon the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and Peraturan Kepala LIPI Nomor 5 Tahun 2014 tentang Kode Etika Publikasi Ilmiah. 

1. Ethical Foundations of Publication

The dissemination of peer-reviewed research in the Journal of Victimology is a fundamental contribution to the global network of victimological knowledge. Published articles serve as a direct reflection of the scientific rigor of the authors and their sustaining institutions. Consequently, adherence to ethical standards is paramount to embodying the scientific method and ensuring the social and academic credibility of the research.

The Publisher serves as the guardian of all publication stages, recognizing its fiduciary responsibility to protect the integrity of the record. We affirm that commercial interests, including advertising or reprints, exert no influence over editorial determinations.

2. Editorial Responsibilities and Decision-Making

The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Victimology holds the ultimate authority for determining which submitted manuscripts shall be published. These decisions are driven by:

1. Validation: The empirical and theoretical robustness of the work.
2. Academic Significance: The importance of the findings to researchers, practitioners, and survivors.
3. Legal Compliance: Adherence to prevailing laws regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and the prevention of plagiarism.

3. Principles of Fair Play and Objectivity

The Editorial Board evaluates manuscripts exclusively on their intellectual and scientific merit. Editorial judgment is exercised without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious convictions, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that prioritizes the quality of victimological discourse above all personal characteristics.

4. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

The Editor and all editorial staff are bound by strict confidentiality protocols. No information concerning a submitted manuscript shall be disclosed to any party other than the corresponding author, designated reviewers, potential reviewers, and the publisher’s editorial advisors. Furthermore, to prevent the misappropriation of ideas, unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be utilized in an editor’s or reviewer’s personal research without the explicit, written consent of the author.

5. Conflict of Interest

The journal maintains a rigorous policy regarding disclosures. All parties involved in the review process must declare any potential conflicts of interest—whether financial, personal, or professional—that could bias the evaluation or publication of the research