Editorial Policy

Overview

This policy outlines the guidelines and ethical standards governing the publication process of Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan (JPK), a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Center for Research and Community Service, Poltekkes Kemenkes Surabaya.

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, fairness, and quality of scholarly publishing in various fields of health sciences, including Nursing, Midwifery, Electromedical Engineering, Dental Health, Nutrition, Medical Laboratory Technology, Environmental Health, Medical Records and Health Information, and related disciplines.

To promote responsible research and publication practices, Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan adopts and strives to adhere to the ethical principles, standards, and recommendations established by the following organizations:

These guidelines serve as references for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher in maintaining the integrity and credibility of the scientific publication process.

Authorship

An author is an individual who has made a significant intellectual contribution to the development, execution, and reporting of a research study.

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan recommends that authorship be determined according to the four criteria established by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE):

Substantial contributions to the conception or design of the work; or the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data for the work; AND
Drafting the work or revising it critically for important intellectual content; AND
Final approval of the version to be published; AND
Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the work in ensuring that questions related to the accuracy or integrity of any part of the work are appropriately investigated and resolved.

All individuals listed as authors must meet all four criteria.

Individuals who do not meet these criteria but have contributed to the research or preparation of the manuscript should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.

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

Further Reading:

ICMJE – Defining the Role of Authors and Contributors

Acknowledgement

Individuals who have contributed to the development of a manuscript but do not qualify for authorship should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.

Such contributions may include technical assistance, administrative support, data collection assistance, language editing, or other forms of support that do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Organizations, institutions, or funding agencies that have provided financial assistance, research facilities, equipment, or other resources should also be appropriately acknowledged.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that individuals named in the Acknowledgements section have agreed to be acknowledged.

Changes in Authorship

Any proposed changes in authorship, including the addition, removal, or rearrangement of author names, must be justified and approved by all authors involved.

Requests for changes in authorship should be submitted by the corresponding author to the editorial team of Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan.

The request should include:

A clear explanation of the reasons for the proposed authorship change.
The names of the authors affected by the change.
Written confirmation of agreement from all existing and proposed authors.
Any additional documentation requested by the editorial team.

The editorial team will evaluate requests in accordance with the recommendations and procedures established by COPE.

Authorship changes after publication will be considered only when adequately justified and may require the publication of an appropriate correction notice.

Further Reading:

COPE – Flowcharts and Guidance on Authorship Changes

Submission of Manuscript

Authors are required to carefully read and follow the Author Guidelines available on the Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan website before submitting their manuscripts.

All manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the journal's formatting requirements, scientific standards, and publication policies.

The following requirements should be fulfilled before submission:

The manuscript must be original, scientifically sound, and relevant to the journal's aims and scope.
The manuscript must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in another journal.
All listed authors must meet the authorship criteria described in this policy.
The contributions of individual authors should be clearly identified where required.
All authors must have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.
Complete author information, including names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses, must be provided.
The corresponding author must provide valid contact information for editorial correspondence.
Any potential conflicts of interest and sources of research funding must be disclosed.
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards and provide ethical approval information when required.
All references, tables, figures, and supplementary materials must comply with the journal's submission requirements.

By submitting a manuscript, the corresponding author confirms that all co-authors have agreed to the submission and that the manuscript complies with the journal's publication policies.

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan Online Journal System (OJS).

Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest exists when financial, professional, institutional, personal, or other competing interests may influence, or appear to influence, an individual's responsibilities and judgments in research and scholarly publishing.

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan requires all parties involved in the publication process to disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Authors

Authors must disclose all financial and non-financial interests that could potentially influence the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation, or reporting of their research.

Such interests may include research funding, sponsorship, employment relationships, consultancy arrangements, personal relationships, or other relevant affiliations.

When no conflicts of interest exist, authors should provide an appropriate declaration stating that there are no conflicts of interest.

Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the manuscript, its authors, or the institutions involved.

Reviewers should decline a review invitation when their objectivity or independence may be compromised.

Editors

Editors must not participate in editorial decisions concerning manuscripts in which they have financial, professional, personal, or institutional conflicts of interest.

Such manuscripts should be assigned to another independent editor to ensure impartiality and fairness.

Further Reading:

Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan are treated as confidential documents throughout the editorial and peer-review processes.

The journal will not disclose submitted manuscripts or related information to individuals who are not directly involved in manuscript evaluation, processing, and publication.

Authorized individuals may include editorial staff, editors, corresponding authors, invited reviewers, and assigned reviewers.

Editors and reviewers must not disclose, reproduce, distribute, or use unpublished manuscript content for personal or professional advantage without appropriate authorization.

The confidentiality of research participants, patients, and sensitive research information must also be maintained in accordance with applicable ethical and legal requirements.

In cases involving suspected research or publication misconduct, relevant manuscript information may be shared with authorized research ethics committees, academic institutions, or other appropriate organizations when necessary to investigate and resolve the matter.

Such disclosures will be handled responsibly and in accordance with relevant COPE recommendations.

Misconduct

Publication misconduct refers to any behavior that violates the ethical principles, editorial policies, or scientific standards governing the research and publication process.

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan considers the following practices to be potential forms of research or publication misconduct:

Plagiarism or inappropriate use of another person's intellectual work.
Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data.
Duplicate, redundant, or simultaneous publication without appropriate disclosure.
Inappropriate authorship attribution, including gift authorship and ghost authorship.
Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest.
Manipulation of citations or the peer-review process.
Misrepresentation of ethical approval or informed consent.
Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential research information.
Any other conduct that compromises the integrity, reliability, or credibility of scientific research and publication.

Suspected cases of misconduct will be assessed and investigated by the editorial team in accordance with applicable COPE guidelines.

The editorial team may request explanations, supporting documents, or clarification from the authors or other parties involved.

When necessary, the journal may consult relevant institutions, research ethics committees, or other appropriate authorities.

Any corrective or disciplinary action will be determined based on the available evidence, the severity of the misconduct, and the principles of fairness and transparency.

Further Reading:

COPE – Guidance and Flowcharts for Publication Misconduct

Correction and Retraction of Articles

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan is committed to maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of its published scientific record.

When errors or ethical concerns are identified in published articles, the editorial team will evaluate the situation and determine the appropriate action in accordance with COPE recommendations.

Corrections

Corrections may be issued when an article contains errors that do not invalidate its overall findings or conclusions.

Minor errors that do not materially affect the interpretation of the research may be corrected in the published article, with an appropriate record of the changes when necessary.

For significant errors requiring formal correction, the journal may publish a separate correction notice clearly identifying the original article and describing the changes made.

The correction notice and the original article should be electronically linked to maintain transparency and ensure the integrity of the publication record.

Retractions

Retraction may be considered when serious errors or misconduct substantially undermine the reliability, validity, or integrity of a published article.

Grounds for retraction may include fabricated or falsified data, plagiarism, redundant publication, unethical research practices, or other serious violations of publication ethics.

Retraction decisions will be made by the editorial team after appropriate assessment and, where necessary, consultation with the authors and relevant institutions.

Retracted articles will remain identifiable in the journal's publication record and will be accompanied by a retraction notice explaining the reason for the retraction.

Expressions of Concern

When serious concerns about a published article have been raised but the available evidence is insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion, the journal may issue an expression of concern.

An expression of concern may remain in place while further investigation is conducted.

Further Reading:

COPE – Retraction Guidelines

Final Statement

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan is committed to maintaining high standards of editorial integrity, ethical research conduct, and responsible scholarly publishing.

All authors, editors, reviewers, and other parties involved in the publication process are expected to comply with this policy and contribute to the transparency, credibility, and scientific quality of the journal.

The editorial team will periodically review and update this policy to ensure its continued relevance to internationally recognized standards and best practices in scholarly publishing.