Publication Ethics – Jurnal Moluska Indonesia (JMI)

JMI is a peer-reviewed journal adhering to the ethical standards for authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers, based on Elsevier recommendations and COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Author Responsibilities:

* Submit original, accurate, and properly referenced work.
* Avoid plagiarism and duplicate publication.
* Acknowledge all sources and ensure appropriate authorship.
* Disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest.
* Report and correct significant errors in published work.

Editor Responsibilities:

* Make publication decisions based solely on manuscript validity and contribution.
* Ensure fairness and confidentiality in handling submissions.
* Avoid conflicts of interest and take responsible action on complaints or unethical behavior.

Reviewer Responsibilities:

* Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
* Maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts.
* Identify uncited relevant sources and report potential conflicts of interest.

Open Access and Ethics Compliance:
JMI publishes articles under CC BY-NC-ND, ensuring permanent free access while upholding rigorous ethical standards for all participants in the publication process.