Berkala Perikanan Terubuk is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against any publication malpractice. This statement describes the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing articles in this journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in Berkala Perikanan Terubuk represents a fundamental contribution to the development of knowledge in fisheries and related sciences. It is essential that all parties involved in the publishing process agree upon and adhere to standards of ethical behavior, transparency, and academic integrity.

2. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Berkala Perikanan Terubuk are expected to:

• Ensure that the submitted manuscript is an original work and has not been published previously or under consideration by another journal.

• Present accurate and honest data, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.

• Properly acknowledge the work of others and cite all sources that have influenced the research.

• Avoid all forms of plagiarism and self-plagiarism.

• Include as authors only those individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation.

• Disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of the results.

• Cooperate with the editorial process and respond promptly to reviewers’ comments and revision requests.

3. Duties of Editors

Editors of Berkala Perikanan Terubuk are responsible for:

• Evaluating manuscripts fairly and objectively based on their academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not using unpublished materials for personal research.

• Making publication decisions based solely on the manuscript’s importance, reviewers’ recommendations, and editorial policies.

• Avoiding conflicts of interest in the handling of manuscripts.

• Taking appropriate action when ethical complaints or allegations of misconduct arise.

4. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Conduct peer reviews objectively, constructively, and within the agreed timeframe.

• Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.

• Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors and report any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns to the editor.

• Decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest.

5. Publication Malpractice

Berkala Perikanan Terubuk strictly prohibits any form of publication malpractice, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and undisclosed conflicts of interest. If malpractice is identified, the editorial board will take appropriate actions, which may include manuscript rejection, article retraction, or notification to the authors’ institutions.

6. Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants, animals, or environmental resources must comply with relevant ethical standards and regulations. Authors are required to provide evidence of ethical approval when applicable.