Publication Ethics Statement

Jurnal Pariwisata Tawangmangu adheres to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows best practices in scholarly publishing as outlined by recognized organizations such as Elsevier and the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA).

Jurnal Pariwisata Tawangmangu, published by the Program Studi Pariwisata, ITBK - BP, takes full responsibility for all stages of the publishing process. The editorial team is fully committed to upholding the integrity, transparency, and ethical standards of academic publishing.

We ensure that advertising, reprints, or any form of commercial revenue does not influence editorial decisions. Editorial independence is strictly maintained at all times.

Through this ethical framework, Jurnal Pariwisata Tawangmangu aims to provide a trusted platform for disseminating high-quality academic work in tourism studies.

Reporting Standards

Authors of original research articles must provide an accurate, clear, and objective account of the work performed and its significance. The manuscript should include sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Misrepresentation, fabrication, or falsification of data constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is strictly prohibited. Review articles and professional commentaries must also be objective, accurate, and clearly distinguished from editorial opinions.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to grant public access to such data, when possible, and retain it for a reasonable period after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism

All submitted manuscripts must be original works. Authors must appropriately cite or quote the work and/or words of others. Plagiarism in any form—such as copying, paraphrasing without acknowledgment, or presenting others’ research findings as one’s own—is unethical and unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Publishing substantially similar work in multiple venues without appropriate justification and permission is considered unethical. Exceptions may include translations or republications of guidelines, provided that the primary source is clearly cited and all parties agree to the secondary publication.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of all sources is mandatory. Authors must cite all publications that have influenced their research. Information obtained privately, including personal communication or confidential peer review, must not be used without written consent from the source.

Authorship Criteria

Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All such contributors should be listed as co-authors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final manuscript and consent to its submission. Contributions from individuals not qualifying for authorship should be acknowledged.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could influence the research. This includes affiliations, consultancies, stock ownership, grants, patents, or personal relationships. All funding sources should be disclosed in the manuscript.

Fundamental Errors in Published Work

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must immediately notify the editor and cooperate to issue corrections or retractions as needed.

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Editorial Responsibilities – Jurnal Pariwisata Tawangmangu

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which articles to publish, based on the significance, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism will also be considered.

Fair Review

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit, regardless of authors' race, gender, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff are prohibited from disclosing information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, or the publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished material from submitted manuscripts in their own research without the author's written consent. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have competing interests and must take appropriate actions if ethical concerns arise post-publication.

Involvement in Investigations

Editors are responsible for taking responsive action when ethical complaints are raised. This may involve contacting authors, institutions, or publishing retractions or corrections when warranted.

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Reviewers’ Responsibilities – Jurnal Pariwisata Tawangmangu

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts. It is a cornerstone of scholarly publishing.

Timeliness

Reviewers who are unable to review promptly or feel unqualified should inform the editor and excuse themselves.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents. They may not be shared or discussed without authorization from the editor.

Objectivity and Standards

Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should provide clear, evidence-based evaluations.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant, uncited work and notify the editor of any overlap with existing literature.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflict of interest and recuse themselves from evaluating manuscripts where such conflicts exist. Unpublished materials from submissions must not be used for personal advantage.