Publication Ethics
Cornerstone Civil Engineering Journal (CCEJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice.
CCEJ follows ethical publishing principles to ensure the quality, integrity, credibility, and transparency of scientific publications. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publisher, are expected to uphold ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
Ethical Guidelines for Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to CCEJ must ensure that:
1. Originality
The submitted manuscript is an original work and has not been published previously or submitted simultaneously to another journal or publication.
2. Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and unethical citation practices.
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.
3. Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:
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research conception,
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design,
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execution,
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data analysis,
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manuscript preparation.
All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission.
4. Data Integrity
Authors must present accurate data and objective discussion without manipulation or falsification.
Research data should be retained and made available if requested by the editorial board.
5. Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must properly cite all sources, references, figures, tables, and previous studies used in the manuscript.
6. Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research or publication process.
7. Ethical Research Conduct
Research involving human participants, environmental impacts, or field experiments must comply with applicable ethical and legal standards.
Ethical Guidelines for Editors
Editors of CCEJ are responsible for ensuring a fair, objective, and confidential review process.
Editors must:
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evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit,
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maintain confidentiality,
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avoid conflicts of interest,
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ensure publication quality,
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prevent unethical publication practices,
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make publication decisions fairly and independently.
Editors may reject manuscripts that:
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do not fit the journal scope,
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fail to meet scientific standards,
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violate ethical principles.
Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers
Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the scientific quality of the journal.
Reviewers must:
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conduct reviews objectively,
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maintain confidentiality,
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provide constructive feedback,
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identify relevant published work not cited,
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report suspected plagiarism or unethical conduct,
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avoid conflicts of interest.
Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed review period.
Ethical Guidelines for Publisher
Akademi Teknik Kupang, as the publisher of CCEJ, is committed to supporting ethical scholarly publishing and maintaining academic integrity.
The publisher ensures:
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editorial independence,
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transparent publication management,
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ethical publication practices,
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support for corrections and retractions when necessary.
Peer Review Integrity
CCEJ implements a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure impartial and objective evaluation of submitted manuscripts.
The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the review process.
Plagiarism Policy
CCEJ does not tolerate plagiarism in any form.
Manuscripts found to contain:
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plagiarism,
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data fabrication,
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falsification,
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duplicate publication,
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unethical citation manipulation,
may be:
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rejected,
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returned for correction,
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or retracted after publication.
Retraction Policy
Published articles may be retracted if:
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serious ethical violations are identified,
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unreliable data are discovered,
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plagiarism is confirmed,
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duplicate publication occurs.
Retraction notices will be published officially by the journal.
Open Access Policy
CCEJ provides immediate open access to all published articles to support the global dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Readers may freely access, download, and read articles without subscription fees.
Copyright Policy
Authors retain copyright of their published work while granting CCEJ the right to publish and distribute the article.
Publication Malpractice Statement
Any unethical behavior or publication malpractice will be handled seriously according to international academic publishing standards.
CCEJ reserves the right to:
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reject submissions,
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request corrections,
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retract published articles,
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and take necessary editorial actions in cases of ethical misconduct.
Contact Information
Cornerstone Civil Engineering Journal (CCEJ)
Email: ccej@atkup.ac.id
