Musamus Journal of Physical Education and Sport (MJPES)

is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by . The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to adhere to ethical standards based on the guidelines and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential component in the development of a credible and respected body of scientific knowledge. Ethical publishing practices reflect the quality of the work of authors and the institutions supporting them. Therefore, all parties involved in the editorial and publication process are required to uphold integrity, transparency, professionalism, and academic responsibility.

As the publisher of the journal, the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of Musamus University is committed to ensuring editorial independence and maintaining ethical oversight at every stage of publication. Commercial interests, advertising, sponsorship, or other financial considerations shall not influence editorial decisions.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The journal is dedicated to ensuring that all published articles contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement and comply with accepted ethical standards in academic publishing. The editorial process is conducted fairly, transparently, and objectively.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The editor is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, significance, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Decisions must also comply with applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, plagiarism, and ethical standards.

Editors may consult with reviewers or other editorial board members in making publication decisions.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on intellectual and scientific merit without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without the explicit written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to review a manuscript or unable to provide a timely review should promptly notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without authorization from the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively, professionally, and constructively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published works not cited by the authors and notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and other published works known to them.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or institutions connected to the manuscript.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate and objective account of the research performed. Data and findings should be represented honestly and clearly. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If the work or words of others have been used, appropriate citation and acknowledgment must be provided.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not submit or publish the same manuscript in more than one journal or primary publication simultaneously. Such practices constitute unethical publishing behavior.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite publications that have significantly influenced their research.

Authorship of the Paper

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All contributors who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors should disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the research should also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

When authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editorial team to correct or retract the article where necessary.

Withdrawal or Retraction of Published Articles

Once an article has been officially published, it becomes part of the permanent scholarly record of the journal. Therefore, published articles cannot be withdrawn, removed, or deleted from the journal website solely at the request of the author(s), except where there are serious ethical, legal, or scientific grounds.

Requests for withdrawal or retraction after publication will only be considered when clear and sufficient evidence indicates major publication concerns, including but not limited to plagiarism, duplicate publication, fraudulent or fabricated data, serious authorship disputes, copyright infringement, ethical violations, or fundamental errors that invalidate the findings of the article.

If minor errors, inaccuracies, or necessary clarifications are identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction notice, corrigendum, or erratum, where appropriate, rather than removing the article from the published record.

Authors who discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work are required to promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate with the editorial team in determining the most appropriate corrective action.

All decisions regarding correction, retraction, or withdrawal will be made by the editor and/or publisher in accordance with the journal’s publication ethics policy and the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

This policy is intended to maintain the integrity, transparency, consistency, and reliability of the scholarly record.

Dilli Dwi Kuswoyo, M.Pd
Editor in Chief