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 and Animal Subjects:

   • Research involving human or animal subjects must adhere to applicable research ethics guidelines and obtain necessary ethical approvals.
   • Authors must respect the privacy and rights of individuals involved in the research.

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.