Publication Ethics

Jurnal AKTIF - Physical Activity, Health, and Sports is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. This policy applies to all parties involved in the publishing process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

• Ensure that the manuscript is original, free from plagiarism, and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
• Present data accurately, responsibly, and in accordance with scientific methodology.
• Acknowledge all individuals who made significant contributions to the manuscript.
• Disclose funding sources, where applicable.
• Issue corrections or retract the article if significant errors are identified.

2. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

• Evaluate manuscripts objectively, without personal bias or conflicts of interest.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the submission.
• Maintain confidentiality and refrain from using the manuscript for personal advantage.
• Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

3. Editors’ Responsibilities

• Make fair and unbiased publication decisions based on the journal’s focus and scope.
• Protect the confidentiality of authors and reviewers within the double-blind peer review process.
• Manage potential conflicts of interest responsibly.
• Take appropriate action when ethical issues arise, including plagiarism or data manipulation.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

• Ensure editorial independence without commercial influence.
• Support the dissemination of research through an open access policy.
• Provide mechanisms to address suspected breaches of publication ethics.