Acta Poultry Indonesiana (API) is a peer-reviewed journal that adheres to the ethical standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This statement outlines the responsibilities of all parties involved in the publishing process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (CENALIS)—to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication process. The journal is committed to best practices in ethical publishing, error correction, and retraction procedures. Any form of unethical behavior—including plagiarism—is strictly prohibited.

Editorial Responsibilities

• Editors decide which manuscripts are published based on scholarly merit, relevance, and compliance with journal policies.
• All submissions are evaluated impartially, regardless of authors’ background or beliefs.
• Manuscript details are kept confidential and shared only with relevant parties.
• Unpublished material must not be used for personal research without written consent.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Peer reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and may help authors improve their work through constructive feedback. Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and disclose any conflicts of interest.

Author Responsibilities

• Reporting Standards: Research must be described accurately and thoroughly to allow replication.
• Data Access: Authors must retain and provide raw data upon request.
• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources.
• Multiple Submission: Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously.
• Acknowledgment: All sources and contributions must be properly cited.
• Authorship: Only contributors to the study should be listed as authors; all co-authors must approve the final version.
• Hazards Disclosure: Any potential risks or hazards must be clearly stated.
• Conflict of Interest: All financial or substantive conflicts must be disclosed.
• Error Correction: Authors must promptly inform editors if errors are discovered in published work.

Disclaimer

Editors make every effort to ensure the accuracy of published content but do not guarantee completeness or suitability. Opinions expressed in articles are solely those of the authors.