Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This statement outlines the ethical standards expected from all parties involved in the publication process of articles in the Journal of Tourism, Culinary, and Entrepreneurship (JTCE), including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (Universitas Ciputra Surabaya). The ethical principles presented in this document are developed in accordance with COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in a peer-reviewed journal such as the Journal of Tourism, Culinary, and Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in advancing credible and systematic knowledge. Published articles reflect the quality of scholarly work produced by authors and the institutions supporting them. Peer-reviewed publications uphold the integrity of the scientific method; therefore, it is essential that all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community—adhere to high ethical standards throughout the publication process.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Tourism, Culinary, and Entrepreneurship is responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts are eligible for publication. Decisions are made based on evaluations and recommendations from the editorial board and peer reviewers. The journal complies with all applicable legal requirements related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Final decisions are taken through consultation with the editorial team and reviewers.

Non-Discrimination

Editors and reviewers assess manuscripts solely based on their academic merit and intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political beliefs of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts. Information related to a manuscript may only be shared with the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial members, and the publisher when necessary.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Any unpublished information obtained through submitted manuscripts must not be used by editors or reviewers for personal research or advantage.

 

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

JTCE applies a double-blind peer review process. Reviewers provide objective assessments and recommendations to assist the Editor-in-Chief in making publication decisions. The Editor-in-Chief communicates reviewers’ feedback to authors and supports them in improving the quality of their manuscripts.

Promptness

Editors are committed to ensuring a timely review process. If a reviewer is unable to complete a review within the designated timeframe, the manuscript will be reassigned to another qualified reviewer.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts under review are treated as confidential documents. Except for the Editor-in-Chief, editors and reviewers must not discuss manuscripts with any unauthorized individuals, including the authors.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively and based solely on the manuscript’s content. Reviewers’ comments should be constructive, respectful, and supported by clear reasoning for their evaluations and recommendations.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers are encouraged to identify relevant scholarly works that have not been cited by the authors. Any previously published ideas, data, or arguments should be properly referenced. Reviewers should also notify the editor of any significant similarities or overlaps between the submitted manuscript and other published works.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Confidential information or ideas obtained through the review process must not be used for personal benefit. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to personal, professional, or institutional relationships with the authors or related organizations.

 

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present accurate and honest accounts of their research and its significance. Data should be reported truthfully, and manuscripts should include sufficient detail and references to enable replication where possible. Fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation of data constitutes unethical behavior and is unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide raw data for editorial evaluation and must be willing to do so within a reasonable timeframe.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works. Any use of others’ ideas, data, or words must be appropriately cited or quoted. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected. Multiple,

Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must confirm that the submitted manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal. Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is considered unethical.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors are required to properly acknowledge and cite all sources that have contributed to their research.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors are informed throughout the review process. Upon acceptance, all authors must provide a signed statement confirming the originality of the work.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

If the research involves hazardous materials, procedures, or equipment, authors must clearly disclose these risks in the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their research. All sources of funding must be clearly stated.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obligated to promptly inform the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.