1. Peer Review Process:

   • All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of the content.
   • Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript's originality, methodological rigor, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, and overall contribution to the field of community engagement.

2. Open Access Policy:

   • Linggamas: Jurnal Pengabdian Mayarakat is an open-access journal, providing free and immediate access to its content to promote the widest dissemination of knowledge.
   • Authors retain copyright of their published work, and articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

3. Publication Frequency:

   • The journal is published biannually
   • Articles are published online as soon as they are ready, contributing to rapid dissemination of research findings.

4. Plagiarism Policy:

   • Linggamas: Jurnal Pengabdian Mayarakat has a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are subjected to plagiarism checks, and any instances of plagiarism will result in rejection or retraction.

5. Authorship and Contributorship:

   • Authors should adhere to the guidelines provided in the journal's authorship policy. All individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and writing should be acknowledged as authors.

6. Conflict of Interest:

   • Authors, reviewers, and editorial board members must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the submitted work.
   • Conflicts of interest will be managed transparently, and individuals with conflicts may be excluded from the peer review process.

7. Ethical Guidelines:

   • Authors are expected to adhere to ethical standards in research and publication, including obtaining informed consent for human subjects and respecting the rights and privacy of individuals and communities involved in the research.
   • The journal follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and will take appropriate actions in cases of ethical misconduct.

8. Retraction Policy:

   • Linggamas: Jurnal Pengabdian Mayarakat has a clear policy on article retractions. Articles may be retracted if there is clear evidence of serious ethical misconduct, data fabrication, or errors that significantly affect the scientific validity of the work.

9. Correction and Erratum:

   • The journal may publish corrections and errata for articles containing minor errors that do not compromise the overall integrity of the research.

10. Archiving:

    • Linggamas: Jurnal Pengabdian Mayarakat is committed to the long-term preservation of published content and ensures indexing in relevant databases for greater visibility and accessibility.

11. Complaints and Appeals:

    • The journal provides a mechanism for authors, readers, and reviewers to submit complaints and appeals regarding editorial decisions, publication ethics, or other matters related to the journal's policies and procedures.

These section policies are essential for maintaining the quality, transparency, and integrity of Linggamas Journal of Community Engagement. Authors, reviewers, and editorial board members should familiarize themselves with these policies to ensure a smooth publication process and ethical conduct throughout.