Publication Ethics
Asean Journal of Self and Psychological Measurement (AJSPM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published triannually by the Faculty of Psychology, State University of Surabaya, Indonesia. The journal is available online as an open-access publication. This section outlines the ethical standards and responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on Elsevier’s Publishing Ethics and COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics)’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
- Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of articles in Asean Journal of Self and Psychological Measurement (AJSPM) is a fundamental component in the development of a credible and respected body of psychological knowledge, particularly in the fields of psychometrics, experimental psychology, developmental psychology, and educational psychology. Published works reflect the quality of research conducted by authors and the institutions supporting them, while peer-reviewed articles uphold and promote rigorous scientific standards.
It is therefore essential to establish clear ethical standards for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the academic community. The publisher of Asean Journal of Self and Psychological Measurement (AJSPM) is committed to ensuring that all stages of the publication process are conducted with integrity and responsibility, and that editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial, advertising, or financial considerations.
- Duties of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to Asean Journal of Self and Psychological Measurement (AJSPM) are expected to adhere to ethical standards in conducting and reporting their research. Authors must ensure that submitted works are original, accurately presented, and have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
All sources must be properly acknowledged, and any form of plagiarism is unacceptable. Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and to ensure that research involving human participants complies with applicable ethical standards and has received appropriate ethical approval.
- Duties of Editors
Editors of Asean Journal of Self and Psychological Measurement (AJSPM) are responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts are suitable for publication, based on the journal’s editorial policies and the scholarly merit of the work. Editorial decisions are made fairly and objectively, without discrimination.
Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and avoid conflicts of interest. Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without the explicit written consent of the authors.
- Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions through an objective and constructive peer-reviewed process. Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts promptly, fairly, and confidentially.
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited and inform editors of any substantial similarity between the manuscript under review and other published works. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.
