Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This journal follows the Core Practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the integrity, credibility, and transparency of the scholarly publishing process.

1. Authorship and Contributors

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology requires clear policies regarding authorship and contributors, ensuring transparency regarding who contributed to the work and in what capacity. The journal handles potential authorship disputes promptly and fairly.

2. Complaints and Appeals

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology has a clearly described process for handling complaints against the journal, its staff, the editorial board, or the publisher. This journal takes all complaints seriously and seeks to resolve them in a fair and impartial manner.

3. Allegations of Misconduct

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology has a clear process for dealing with allegations of misconduct, regardless of how they are communicated to the journal. This journal takes all allegations seriously and is committed to investigating and addressing them promptly and appropriately. This includes dealing with allegations raised by whistleblowers.

4. Conflict of Interest/Competing Interest

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology provides a clear definition of conflicts of interest and has established a process for handling conflicts of interest involving authors, reviewers, editors, the journal, and the publisher. The journal ensures that any conflicts of interest are disclosed and managed appropriately.

5. Data and Reproducibility

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology includes policies regarding data availability and encourages the use of appropriate reporting guidelines and research registration practices in accordance with established standards in the relevant disciplines. The journal promotes transparency and reproducibility in research.

6. Ethical Oversight

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology maintains ethical oversight by implementing policies regarding publication approval, research involving vulnerable populations, ethical conduct of research involving animals and human subjects, handling of confidential data, and ethical business and marketing practices.

7. Intellectual Property

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology has clear policies regarding intellectual property, copyright, and publishing licenses, which are explained to authors. The journal ensures that authors are aware of its pre-publication policies and understand plagiarism, redundant publication, and overlapping publication.

8. Post-Publication Discussion and Corrections

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology allows post-publication discussion through letters to the editor, scholarly debates, or externally moderated platforms. The journal has mechanisms to correct, revise, or retract published articles when necessary.

9. Archiving Policy

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology implements an archiving policy to ensure the long-term preservation, accessibility, and availability of published articles. The journal may collaborate with reputable digital preservation services, such as PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and Portico, to support long-term digital archiving.

10. Open Access Policy

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology follows an open access policy, allowing free and unrestricted access to its published articles. This journal applies the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license, subject to its stated licensing terms, to facilitate the sharing and adaptation of published content with appropriate attribution.

11. Review Process

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology applies a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the review process. The journal assigns a minimum of two reviewers to each manuscript, with additional reviewers appointed when necessary, to ensure a thorough, fair, and unbiased evaluation.

Contact

For questions or inquiries regarding publication ethics, please contact the editorial team of Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology through the journal's official contact email address listed on its website.