This statement outlines the ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process of articles in Genta: Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Humaniora, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is a crucial step in building a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles are fundamental to the scientific method. Therefore, it is essential that all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, journal editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community—adhere to agreed-upon standards of ethical behavior.

The History Education Program at Universitas PGRI Delta, as the publisher of Genta: Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Humaniora, takes its role as the guardian of publishing integrity very seriously. We are committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by advertising, reprints, or other external pressures. The Editorial Board will also facilitate communication with other journals or publishers when necessary and appropriate.

Publication Decisions

The editors of Genta: Jurnal Pendidikan Sejarah dan Humaniora are solely responsible for deciding which submitted articles are accepted for publication. The validity of the work and its relevance to researchers and readers must be the primary factors in these decisions. Editors should follow the journal’s editorial policies and comply with legal requirements related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers in making their final decision.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all information about submitted manuscripts. This information may only be shared with the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Fair Play

Editors are required to evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual content, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or political views. The assessment must be objective and based on the scholarly merit of the manuscript.

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Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review plays a critical role in assisting editors in making informed editorial decisions. Additionally, through their feedback and communication with the authors, reviewers contribute significantly to improving the quality of submitted manuscripts.

Promptness
If a selected reviewer feels unqualified to evaluate the research presented in a manuscript or is unable to complete the review in a timely manner, they should immediately notify the editor and withdraw from the review process to avoid unnecessary delays.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They should not be shared or discussed with others unless explicitly authorized by the editor. This duty extends beyond the completion of the review process.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted objectively, without personal bias. Criticism should be directed at the content of the manuscript rather than the author. Feedback should be clear, constructive, and supported by reasoned arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers are responsible for identifying relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any claim that a specific observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported must be accompanied by the appropriate citation. Reviewers should also notify the editor of any substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under review and other published works of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Information or ideas obtained during the peer review process must remain confidential and should not be used for personal gain. Reviewers must recuse themselves from evaluating manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, institutions, or companies associated with the work.

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Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards
Authors of original research should present an accurate and honest account of their work, along with an objective discussion of its significance. The data underlying the research should be presented accurately, and the paper must provide sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Any form of falsification or knowingly inaccurate reporting is unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review. Where possible, authors should be willing to make this data publicly accessible and retain it for a reasonable period following publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If they have used the work or words of others, these must be properly cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and will not be tolerated.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting the same research to multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is considered unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must appropriately acknowledge the work of others that has influenced their research. All sources that have contributed to the conception, design, and execution of the research must be cited.

Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All contributors who have played a meaningful role should be listed as co-authors. Others who contributed to specific aspects of the research should be acknowledged as contributors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, it is their responsibility to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.