Publication Ethics Statement

JROH: Jurnal Obat Hati is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. The journal adheres to the guidelines and best practices set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original, free from plagiarism, and have not been published elsewhere in substantially the same form.

  • All sources used in the work must be properly cited and acknowledged.

  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data, validity of results, and the clarity of conclusions.

  • All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as co-authors, and all co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and comply with ethical standards for research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the quality, originality, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope, without discrimination.

  • Editors must ensure a fair double-blind peer review process, maintaining the confidentiality of all submissions.

  • Editors should take appropriate action when ethical concerns are raised regarding a submitted or published manuscript.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of manuscripts within their expertise.

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of the manuscripts and refrain from using unpublished data for personal advantage.

  • Reviewers should identify potential ethical concerns, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or duplicate publication, and report them to the editorial office.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

  • The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining editorial independence, ethical standards, and transparency in the publication process.

  • The publisher ensures that cases of misconduct are investigated in line with COPE guidelines and that corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern are issued when necessary.

Ethical Compliance

By submitting to JROH, authors affirm that their work complies with ethical standards and accepts responsibility for adhering to the principles outlined above. The journal remains committed to promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in scholarly publishing.