JURNAL BERLIAN CARE (Berlian Dignity Community Action for Responsive Empowerment) is a reputable scientific journal that strictly applies publication ethics principles. This statement outlines the ethical standards that must be followed by all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers. These guidelines refer to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Principles in Publication
The publication of scientific articles, including community service outcomes, plays an important role in the development of knowledge and evidence-based practice. It also reflects the credibility of the work and the integrity of the authors and their institutions. Therefore, all parties involved must uphold ethical standards at every stage of the publication process.
The publisher of JURNAL BERLIAN CARE ensures that all editorial processes are conducted transparently, objectively, and independently. Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests such as advertisements or sponsorships.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Decision Making: Editors are responsible for determining which manuscripts are suitable for publication based on scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope. Legal aspects such as plagiarism, copyright, and defamation are also considered.
• Objectivity: Editors evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination based on the authors’ background, beliefs, or personal characteristics.
• Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and only share information with authorized parties involved in the publication process.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished materials for personal purposes without written consent from the authors.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers provide objective and constructive evaluations to assist editors in decision-making and to improve manuscript quality.
• Timeliness: Reviewers should promptly inform editors if they are unable to complete the review within the specified timeframe.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared without permission.
• Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted professionally, without bias, and supported by clear arguments.
• Acknowledgement of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant works not cited by the authors and detect any substantial similarity with other publications.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline the review process if there is any conflict of interest that could affect their objectivity.

Responsibilities of Authors

• Accuracy of Reporting: Authors must present their work honestly, clearly, and comprehensively to allow understanding and replication.
• Data Transparency: Authors should be prepared to provide supporting data upon request and retain such data after publication.
• Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original works, and all sources must be properly cited.
• Avoidance of Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same or substantially similar manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical.
• Proper Citation: All relevant literature must be cited to acknowledge prior work.
• Authorship Criteria: Listed authors must have made significant contributions to the work, and all authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence the results must be clearly disclosed.
• Correction of Errors: Authors are responsible for promptly reporting any errors discovered after publication and cooperating in the correction or retraction process.