Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Journal for Developing the Social and Community is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical standards to ensure the integrity, transparency, and credibility of scholarly publishing.

This policy outlines the responsibilities and ethical expectations for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the journal management.

 

  1. Ethical Principles

The journal is guided by the following core principles:

  • Academic integrity and honesty
  • Transparency in research and reporting
  • Fairness and objectivity in editorial decisions
  • Confidentiality in the peer review process
  • Accountability for published work

The journal follows internationally accepted ethical guidelines such as those provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE):
https://publicationethics.org/

 

  1. Duties of Authors

Authors play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of scholarly communication. The following responsibilities must be strictly observed:

2.1 Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published or presented in full form in conference proceedings or any other publication. Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

Authors must ensure that all content is free from plagiarism. Any use of previously published work must be properly cited and referenced.

2.2 Accuracy and Integrity of Data

Authors must present accurate, reliable, and verifiable data. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Authors must ensure that all research findings are reported honestly and without distortion or selective omission.

2.3 Proper Citation and Referencing

All sources used in the manuscript must be properly cited according to the required format (APA Style):
https://apastyle.apa.org/

Failure to provide proper attribution constitutes academic misconduct.

2.4 Authorship Criteria

All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the research, including:

  • Study design
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis
  • Interpretation of results
  • Manuscript preparation

Guest authorship, honorary authorship, or omission of rightful contributors is not permitted.

2.5 Manuscript Preparation

Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the journal’s submission guidelines and official template:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TOKFxaobtOInS9Nsb58kT-pv0JtyPgYb?usp=sharing

Manuscripts that do not comply with the required format may be rejected without review.

2.6 Acknowledgment of Funding

Authors must clearly disclose all sources of financial support in the acknowledgment section.

2.7 Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the research results or interpretation.

2.8 Ethical Approval (if applicable)

Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with ethical standards and obtain appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutions.

2.9 Corrections and Retractions

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

 

  1. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. Their responsibilities include:

3.1 Editorial Decision-Making

Editors are responsible for evaluating submitted manuscripts based on:

  • Academic quality
  • Relevance to journal scope
  • Originality
  • Clarity and coherence
  • Contribution to the field

Final publication decisions are made based on reviewer recommendations and editorial judgment.

3.2 Confidentiality

Editors must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and relevant editorial staff.

3.3 Fairness and Impartiality

Editors must evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit without discrimination based on:

  • Gender
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Nationality
  • Institutional affiliation

3.4 Conflict of Interest

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest. In such cases, the manuscript should be assigned to another editor.

3.5 Publication Integrity

Editors must ensure that:

  • Articles are not published if previously published elsewhere
  • Plagiarism is checked using reliable detection tools
  • Ethical misconduct is investigated properly

3.6 Handling Misconduct

If plagiarism or unethical behavior is detected:

  • Editors must contact the author for clarification
  • If misconduct is confirmed, the manuscript will be rejected
  • Serious cases may be reported to relevant institutions

 

  1. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute significantly to maintaining the quality of published research. Their responsibilities include:

4.1 Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not disclose any information to third parties.

4.2 Objectivity and Fairness

Reviews must be conducted objectively and based on academic merit. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.

4.3 Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review assignments if they have conflicts of interest, such as:

  • Personal relationships with authors
  • Collaboration with authors
  • Financial interests related to the research

4.4 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers should provide constructive, clear, and evidence-based feedback to help editors make decisions and improve manuscript quality.

4.5 Identification of Ethical Issues

Reviewers should identify:

  • Plagiarism
  • Redundant publication
  • Unethical research practices

If such issues are detected, reviewers must inform the editor immediately.

 

  1. Peer Review Process

The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

Review criteria include:

  • Originality
  • Academic significance
  • Methodological rigor
  • Clarity of presentation
  • Consistency and coherence

 

  1. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection tools.

If plagiarism is detected:

  • Minor issues may require revision
  • Significant plagiarism will result in rejection
  • Severe cases may lead to reporting to institutions

 

  1. Data Transparency and Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to:

  • Provide sufficient methodological detail
  • Share data when appropriate
  • Ensure research reproducibility

 

  1. Corrections, Retractions, and Ethical Violations

The journal will take appropriate actions in cases of ethical violations, including:

  • Publishing corrections or errata
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Notification to relevant institutions

 

  1. Open Access Policy

The journal operates under an open access model. All articles are freely accessible without subscription.

The journal uses the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivatives 4.0 License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0):
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

 

  1. Contact and Further Information

For submission and additional details, please visit:
https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/rdirmu/index

For ethical guidelines and best practices, authors may consult:
https://publicationethics.org/