EDITORIAL BOARD
About the Journal
Focus dan Scope
Environmental Science Journal (esjo) is a scientific journal in Indonesian or English that covers environmental studies including Environmental Management, Environmental Ecology, Conservation of Natural Resources and Environment, Development and Environment, Environmental Impact Analysis, Environmental Planning and Administration, Environmental Health , Environmental Physics, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering and Environmental Pollution, and Environmental Information Systems
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge
Publication Ethics Statement
ESJO Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics throughout the entire article publication process. This publication ethics policy aims to ensure academic integrity, transparency, objectivity, and accountability among all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, peer reviewers, and publishers. All parties are expected to adhere to the principles of honesty, professionalism, fairness, and respect for intellectual property rights.
1. Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the scholarly work submitted to ESJO Journal. Submitted manuscripts must represent original work and must not contain plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or any other form of academic misconduct. Authors must properly and completely acknowledge all sources and ensure that all individuals who meet the authorship criteria are listed as authors. Manuscripts must not be under consideration by or previously published in another journal, unless explicitly permitted under specific applicable policies. Authors are also required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, acknowledge research funding sources where applicable, and comply with relevant research ethics requirements.
2. Responsibilities of Editors
The editors of ESJO Journal are responsible for managing the editorial process objectively, fairly, and professionally. Decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts are based on scientific quality, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, originality, and the results of peer review. Editors must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and information related to the editorial process, avoid conflicts of interest, and refrain from using information obtained from submitted manuscripts for personal benefit. Editors are also responsible for addressing suspected publication ethics violations in accordance with the journal's established procedures.
3. Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers
Peer reviewers are responsible for evaluating manuscripts objectively, critically, constructively, and in a timely manner. Reviews should focus on the scientific quality, methodology, clarity of presentation, relevance of references, and contribution of the manuscript to the advancement of knowledge. Reviewers must maintain manuscript confidentiality, refrain from using unpublished information for personal benefit, and inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest or lack of expertise that may prevent them from conducting a competent review. All comments and recommendations must be expressed professionally, without discrimination or personal attacks against the authors.
4. Originality and Prevention of Plagiarism
ESJO Journal does not tolerate plagiarism, including the use of another party's ideas, data, or written work without proper acknowledgment. If plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other forms of ethical misconduct are suspected or identified, the journal reserves the right to request clarification, reject the manuscript, or take appropriate corrective action in accordance with the severity of the violation and the journal's policies.
5. Conflicts of Interest
All parties involved in the publication process are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of evaluations or editorial decisions. Conflicts of interest may arise from personal, professional, institutional, financial, or other relationships. Editors and peer reviewers who have a conflict of interest concerning a manuscript must withdraw from handling or reviewing that manuscript to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the publication process.
6. Research Ethics and Data Integrity
Authors must ensure that their research is conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards. Research involving human participants, animals, personal data, or vulnerable populations must comply with relevant ethical approval and informed consent requirements, where required by applicable regulations and the nature of the research. Research data, methods, and findings must be reported honestly, accurately, and responsibly. Any form of data fabrication, falsification, image or data manipulation, or misleading presentation of research findings constitutes a violation of scholarly publication ethics.
7. Corrections, Retractions, and Handling of Complaints
ESJO Journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. If errors are identified that affect the accuracy or interpretation of research findings, the journal may publish corrections or take other appropriate actions. In cases of serious ethical misconduct, the journal may retract an article based on a fair, documented investigation. Allegations of ethical misconduct and complaints will be handled professionally, confidentially, and impartially, with the relevant parties given an opportunity to provide explanations.
8. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The use of artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation, analysis, data processing, or the creation of supporting materials must be conducted responsibly and transparently, in accordance with the journal's policies. Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity,
Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed Environmental Science Journal (esjo) is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher and the society.
Publication decisions
The editor of the Environmental Science Journal is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.
