JOSCE: Journal of Sustainable Civil Engineering Code of Ethics

Introduction

JOSCE: Journal of Sustainable Civil Engineering adopts the publication ethics principles set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Regulation No. 5 of 2014 on Scientific Publication Ethics. These principles include honesty, objectivity, transparency, fairness, respect for intellectual property, and timeliness. Additionally, JOSCE emphasizes data integrity, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and consideration of environmental impacts in civil engineering research. All parties involved in the publication process in JOSCE, including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers, must adhere to this code of ethics. Violations of the code of ethics may result in sanctions such as manuscript rejection or article retraction.

JOSCE is committed to publishing high-quality research in the field of sustainable civil engineering. The journal aims to advance knowledge and practices in civil engineering that are responsible to the environment and society. To achieve this goal, JOSCE has established a strict code of ethics for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers.

Scope of Ethics

The ethical standards applicable to JOSCE cover a wide range of aspects, including but not limited to:

• Research Integrity: All research published in JOSCE must be conducted with the highest level of scientific integrity.
• Plagiarism: Authors are prohibited from plagiarism in any form, including copying the work of others without proper citation.
• Data Fabrication and Falsification: Authors are prohibited from fabricating or falsifying data.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that may bias their judgment.
• Funding Disclosure: All sources of funding for the research must be disclosed.
• Authorship: Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of the data, as well as the writing of the manuscript.
• Peer Review: The peer review process must be fair, objective, and timely.
• Confidentiality: All information related to the review process must be kept confidential.

Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality: Ensure that the submitted work is original.
• Accuracy: Present data and results accurately and completely.
• Transparency: Disclose all research methods used.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any conflicts of interest that may be relevant.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Objectivity: Provide objective and constructive reviews.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
• Timeliness: Complete reviews within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Fairness: Ensure a fair and transparent review process.
• Editorial Decisions: Make editorial decisions based on the scientific quality and relevance of the manuscript.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose and avoid conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

• Publication Integrity: Maintain the integrity of the publication and ensure adherence to ethical standards.
• Editor Support: Provide support to editors in carrying out their duties.
• Dispute Resolution: Provide a mechanism for resolving disputes related to ethical issues.

Procedures for Reporting and Resolving Ethical Violations

Any suspected violations of the ethical guidelines can be reported to the journal editor. The editor will investigate the report and take appropriate action, such as requesting clarification from the author, conducting a further investigation, or referring the case to the institutional ethics committee.

Sanctions

Violations of the ethical guidelines may result in sanctions, including:

• Warning: For minor violations.
• Retraction: For serious violations that compromise the credibility of the publication.
• Publication Ban: For repeated or serious violations.

Note: This draft can be adapted to fit the specific policies and regulations of Universitas Banten Jaya and Lembaga Penelitian Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat. Additionally, you may want to consider adding specific points related to sustainable civil engineering, such as:

• Environmental Ethics: Emphasize the importance of considering the environmental impacts of civil engineering projects.
• Social Equity: Address the ethical implications of civil engineering projects on society.
• Data Sharing: Establish guidelines for data sharing and preservation.
• Collaboration: Outline the ethical considerations for collaborative research.