CJOSH: Cakrawala Journal of Occupational Safety and Health is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity in all stages of the publication process. This ethical statement is based on the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, are expected to adhere to these ethical standards.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• Submitted manuscripts are original works and have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal.
• All sources of information, data, and ideas are properly cited and referenced.
• The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data.
• Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.
• All co-authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript before submission.
• Any financial support, funding sources, or potential conflicts of interest are disclosed.
• Any significant errors identified after publication are promptly reported to the editor for correction or retraction.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Evaluating manuscripts fairly and solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope.
• Maintaining confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and communications with authors and reviewers.
• Ensuring a fair, objective, and unbiased peer-review process.
• Making publication decisions without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, religion, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.
• Addressing ethical concerns and allegations of misconduct in accordance with established ethical guidelines.
• Preventing conflicts of interest throughout the editorial process.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.
• Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and review materials.
• Provide constructive feedback that assists authors in improving their work.
• Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors.
• Notify the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or other ethical concerns.
• Decline review assignments if a conflict of interest exists.

Publication Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate any form of publication misconduct, including but not limited to:

• Plagiarism
• Self-plagiarism
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Citation manipulation
• Authorship manipulation
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Any manuscript found to involve unethical practices may be rejected, corrected, retracted, or removed from publication, depending on the severity of the violation.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the objectivity of the research, review, or publication process.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors, ethical violations, or inaccuracies are identified in a published article, the journal will take appropriate action, including the publication of corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

CJOSH: Cakrawala Journal of Occupational Safety and Health is dedicated to promoting ethical research, responsible publishing practices, transparency, accountability, and academic excellence. The journal strives to ensure that all published articles contribute positively to the advancement of occupational safety and health knowledge and practice.