Linggamas: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat is committed to upholding integrity and ethics throughout all stages of our publishing process. Publication ethics forms the foundation of the journal's reputation and is a shared responsibility among authors, reviewers, and the editorial board. Here are the key principles of publication ethics that we adhere to:

1. Honesty and Authenticity:

   • All submitted manuscripts must be original works of the authors. Authors should avoid plagiarism, forgery, or redundant publication.
   • Proper credit should be given to sources used in the manuscript.

2. Authorship Inclusion:

   • All individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the research and writing should be listed as authors.
   • Authors should not include individuals who have not significantly contributed to the manuscript.

3. Conflict of Interest:

   • Any conflicts of interest that may affect the results or interpretation of the manuscript must be disclosed to the editor.
   • The editorial board will ensure that conflicts of interest are managed transparently.

4. Protection of Human Participants:
   Community service activities involving individuals or community groups must adhere to applicable ethical guidelines for research and community engagement and obtain consent from all participants involved.
   Implementers of community service must respect the dignity, rights, and privacy of the target community and ensure that participation is voluntary, without any form of coercion or pressure.
   Furthermore, the activities must guarantee that no physical, social, or psychological harm occurs to the participants or the communities involved.

5. Peer Review:

   • Fair and objective peer review is a vital component in assessing the quality of manuscripts.
   • Reviewers will be asked to provide constructive comments and recommendations.

6. Copyright Compliance:

   • Authors must adhere to copyright laws and not use copyrighted material without permission or proper citation.

7. Editorial Responsibility:

   • The editorial board is responsible for ensuring that published manuscripts meet publication ethics standards and do not violate ethical principles.
   • Editorial decisions should be based on objective evaluation and should not be influenced by commercial or personal considerations.

8. Retraction and Corrections:

   • Manuscripts found to violate publication ethics will be retracted. Significant errors or inaccuracies in published manuscripts will be rectified through appropriate corrections and errata.