Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta menerbitkan Jurnal BERDIKARI untuk mempublikasikan hasil-hasil kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Jurnal ini diharapkan menjadi media untuk menyebarluaskan informasi hasil pengabdian kepada masyarakat dan menjadi rujukan bagi para akademisi untuk pengembangan dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat terbit dengan  6 artikel.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Publication Ethics

PUBLICATION ETHICS

To maintain the quality of manuscript and avoid publishing violation / plagiarism in the process of publishing, the editorial board establishes scientific publication ethics. The publication ethics rules apply to writers/authors, editors, reviewers, and journal/editorial managers. The publication ethics refers to The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Author Ethics

1. Reporting; Authors must provide information about the process and result of their research to the editor honestly, clearly, and thoroughly, and file their research data properly and safely. The manuscript must contain sufficient details and references that enable others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable. The manuscript must follow journal submission guidelines.

2. Originality and plagiarism; Authors must ensure that the sent/submitted manuscript is original, written by themselves, derived from their own ideas and thoughts, and not plagiarizing other’s papers or ideas or thoughts. Authors are strictly prohibited from changing the cited reference names to other’s names.

 

3. Multiple or Concurrent Publication; Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. It is unethical and unacceptable behavior. Multiple publications that originate from a research project must be clearly identified and refer to the main publication.

4. Acknowledgement of Source; Authors must acknowledge and cite all used and influential data sources in the book.

5. Multiple Submission; Authors must inform the editor that the manuscript has never been submitted to another journal publisher/publication. If there is a redundancy in submitting the manuscript to another publisher, the editor will reject the submitted manuscript.

6. Author Status; Authors must inform the editor that they have competence or qualification in a certain field or expertise in accordance with publishing science, namely librarianship. The Author who submitted the manuscript to the editor is the first author (co-author) so if a problem occurs in the process of publishing, it can be resolved immediately.  

7. Authorship of the Paper; Authors must describe individual contributions to their paper. The paper should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, the design, the implementation or the interpretation of the reported study. Others who have contributed must be listed as co-author. In case the main contributors are listed as authors, those who have less contribution to research or publication are listed in the acknowledgment. Authors also ensure that they have seen and approved the submitted version of the manuscript and include their names as co-authors.

8. Fundamental Errors in the Paper; Authors must immediately inform the editor if errors are found in the paper, not only the results of the review but also of the edit. The errors include writing names, affiliations/agencies, quotes, and other writings that can reduce the meaning and substance of the paper. If that happens, the author must immediately propose improvements to the paper.

9. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest; Authors must understand the scientific publications ethics above to avoid conflicts of interest with other parties, so that the paper can be processed smoothly and safely.

 

Editor Ethics

 

1. Publication Decisions; Based on the review report from the editorial board, editors may accept, reject, or request for modifications to the manuscript. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in making such a decision. The editors must be responsible for every material they publish and must have procedures and policies to ensure the quality of them and maintain the integrity of the published notes.

2. Review of Manuscripts; Editors must ensure that they initially evaluate each manuscript for originality. The editors should organize and use peer review fairly and wisely. The editors should explain their peer review processes in the information for authors and indicate in which parts of journals are peer reviewed. The editors should use appropriate peer reviewers for papers that are considered for publication by selecting people with sufficient expertise and avoiding those with conflicts of interest.

 

3. Fair Play; Editors must ensure that they evaluate each received manuscript for author’s intellectual content without regard to gender, sex, race, religious belief, citizenship, etc. An important part of the responsibility to make fair and unbiased decisions is the enforcement of editorial independence and integrity principles. The editors are in a strong position by making decisions about publication, which is crucial that this process is as fair as possible.

4. Confidentiality; Editors must ensure that information regarding the author's submitted manuscript must be guarded. The editors critically assess any potential violation of data protection and patient confidentiality.

 5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest; Editors do not use unpublished materials for their own research without the express written consent of the author. The editors do not involve in manuscript decisions that they have conflicts of interest. 

Reviewer Ethics

1. Objectivity and Neutrality; Reviewers must be honest, objective, unbiased, independent, and only take a side with scientific truth. The process of manuscript reviewing is expressed professionally without discriminating gender, sex, business side, ethnicity, religious belief, race, intergroup, and citizenship of the author. The reviewers must state their views clearly with supporting arguments.   

2. Confidentiality; Each manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorised by the editor.

3. Promptness; Any selected reviewers who feel unqualified/uninterested in reviewing the manuscript or do not have sufficient time to review should immediately notify the editor and withdraw from the planning process.

4. Accuracy; Reviewers must respond within a reasonable time frame. The reviewers only agree to review the manuscript if they are reasonably certain that they can return the review within the proposed or mutually agreed time frame, and inform the journal immediately if they require an extension. In case the reviewers find it impossible to complete a manuscript review within the exact time, the information must be communicated to the editor so that it can be sent to another reviewer.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources; Reviewers should ensure that the reference/ text citation is appropriate and credible (accountable). If errors or irregularities are found in the writing of reference/text citation, they must immediately inform the editor so the author can improve according to the notes from the reviewers. The reviewers must also state to the editor if there are substantial similarities or overlaps between the under consideration manuscript and any other published articles.

6. Peer- review effectiveness; Reviewers must respond to editor’s submitted manuscript and work according to the specified peer-review time (maximum 2 weeks). In case that a reviewer finds it impossible to complete a manuscript review within the allotted time, they must inform the editor so that the manuscript can be sent to another reviewer.

7. Disclosure and Conflict of Interest; Privileged information or ideas obtained through review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

 

Aticle Publication Charges

To support the editorial workflow, article processing, and online publication, Berdikari: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 350,000 (three hundred and fifty thousand rupiah) for each manuscript accepted for publication.

This fee is payable only after the article has successfully passed the peer-review process and is officially accepted. The APC does not influence the editorial decision-making process, as all submissions are reviewed independently and objectively.

 

Authorship Criteria

BERDIKARI: Journal of Community Service adopts the authorship principles established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), adapted to the context of community service and community empowerment activities. All individuals listed as authors must fulfill the following four criteria:

1. Substantial Contribution to Community Service Activities

Authors must have made substantial contributions to the conception, planning, design, implementation, or evaluation of the community service program. Such contributions may include identifying community needs, developing intervention strategies, implementing training or mentoring activities, collecting and analyzing data, evaluating program outcomes, or assessing the impact of the activities on the target community.

2. Drafting and Critical Revision of the Manuscript

Authors must participate in drafting the manuscript or critically revising it for important intellectual content. This includes contributing to the discussion of the community's needs, the methods and implementation of the program, the evaluation of outcomes, the interpretation of findings, and the implications of the activities for community development and empowerment.

3. Final Approval of the Manuscript

All authors must review and approve the final version of the manuscript before it is submitted for publication. Each author must agree to the content of the manuscript and its submission to BERDIKARI.

4. Accountability and Responsibility

All authors must accept responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the work presented in the manuscript. They must ensure that any questions concerning the accuracy, validity, or integrity of any part of the community service activities or manuscript are appropriately investigated, addressed, and resolved.

All individuals designated as authors must fulfill all four criteria. Individuals who contribute to community service activities but do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately, with their consent. General supervision, administrative assistance, funding acquisition alone, or participation in an activity without a substantial intellectual contribution does not automatically qualify an individual for authorship.

The corresponding author is responsible for coordinating communication with the editorial office, confirming that all co-authors have approved the manuscript, and ensuring that the authorship information and individual contributions are accurately reported.

 

Publication Frequency

BERDIKARI: Journal of Community Service is a peer-reviewed periodical published twice a year, in June and December. The journal publishes articles on community service activities, community empowerment, and the application of knowledge and innovation to address societal needs.

 

Archiving

BERDIKARI: Journal of Community Service uses the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) system to support the long-term preservation and restoration of its published content. LOCKSS enables participating libraries to collect, preserve, and maintain distributed copies of the journal's digital content, helping ensure continued access to published articles in the event of data loss or technical failure.

This system supports the preservation, integrity, and long-term accessibility of the journal's scholarly publications.

 

Plagiarism Policy

BERDIKARI: Journal of Community Service is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publication practices. All manuscripts submitted to the journal must represent original scholarly work and must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in another journal. Manuscripts must accurately report community service activities, methods, findings, and outcomes, with appropriate acknowledgment of all sources and contributions.

1. Plagiarism Screening

  • All submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software, such as Turnitin or iThenticate, before proceeding to peer review.

  • Similarity Threshold: The journal applies a similarity index of below 20% as a screening benchmark, with similarity from a single source not exceeding 3%.

  • Similarity scores are assessed alongside the nature, context, and distribution of matching text. A similarity score alone does not establish plagiarism, and editorial decisions are based on a substantive assessment of the manuscript.

2. Prohibited Academic Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism or other forms of publication misconduct, including:

  1. Direct Plagiarism: Reproducing text, ideas, data, images, or other material from another source without appropriate acknowledgment or quotation where required.

  2. Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of one's previously published work without proper citation, disclosure, or justification.

  3. Duplicate or Simultaneous Submission: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time, or republishing substantially similar work without appropriate disclosure.

  4. Data Fabrication and Falsification: Inventing, manipulating, or selectively misrepresenting data, documentation, participant feedback, or evaluation results relating to community service activities.

  5. Misrepresentation of Community Service Activities: Providing false or misleading information about program implementation, community partners, participant involvement, outputs, outcomes, or impact.

  6. Improper Attribution: Failing to acknowledge individuals, institutions, funding sources, or other contributions where acknowledgment is required.

3. Editorial Actions and Sanctions

If plagiarism or other academic misconduct is suspected or identified, the Editorial Board will assess the case and determine appropriate action based on the seriousness of the violation, the available evidence, and applicable publication ethics guidelines.

Before Publication

  • Similarity index below 20%: The manuscript may proceed to editorial assessment, subject to the journal's other requirements and the results of the plagiarism screening.

  • Similarity index of 20%–30%: The manuscript may be returned to the authors for clarification, revision, appropriate citation, and correction of overlapping text. Further editorial assessment will determine whether it may proceed to peer review.

  • Similarity index above 30%: The manuscript may be rejected or returned for further investigation, depending on the nature and extent of the overlap.

  • Substantial plagiarism or serious misconduct: The manuscript may be rejected regardless of its similarity score if clear evidence of serious misconduct is established.

Authors may be asked to provide explanations, original data, supporting documentation, or other evidence relevant to the investigation.

After Publication

If plagiarism or other serious publication misconduct is established after publication, the Editorial Board may take appropriate corrective action in accordance with the seriousness of the case and applicable publication ethics guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Possible actions include publishing a correction, issuing an expression of concern, or retracting the article. Where retraction is necessary, a formal retraction notice will be published and linked to the original article. Relevant parties, including the authors' affiliated institutions, may be notified when appropriate and in accordance with applicable procedures.

4. Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, properly cited, and ethically prepared. They must accurately report community service activities and outcomes, obtain appropriate permissions where necessary, disclose relevant sources of funding and contributions, and cooperate with the Editorial Board in any investigation of suspected misconduct.

By submitting a manuscript to BERDIKARI: Journal of Community Service, authors confirm that their work complies with the journal's publication ethics requirements.