Publication Ethics

Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health is a peer-reviewed electronic journal. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer and the publisher (Universitas Airlangga). The Publication Ethics of the Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health is mainly based on the Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best-Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors, Authors, and Reviewers. 

Ethical Requirements for Authors and Published Works

Each article published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health is an essential component in the expansion of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. An article is a direct reflection of the quality of work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Therefore, it is essential 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.  

Universitas Airlangga as the publisher of the Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing extremely seriously. We recognize our ethical and relevant responsibilities, and we are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. The editorial board will assist in communications with other journals and/or publishers if necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

The editorial team is structured into three distinct roles, each contributing to the journal's quality and efficient operation:

  1. Editorial Board:
  • Responsible for maintaining the journal's overall quality and strategic direction.
  • Ensures all editorial processes, from submission to publication, are conducted smoothly and within established timelines.
  • Contributes to the development and implementation of journal policies and guidelines.
  • Monitors and evaluates the journal's performance against established quality standards.
  1. Managing Editor:
  • Oversees the entire manuscript lifecycle, from initial submission to final publication.
  • Assign submitted manuscripts to appropriate Section Editors based on the topics and expertise of each editor.
  • Manages the production schedule, including issue compilation and organization of articles for publication.
  • Acts as the primary point of contact for authors and Section Editors regarding manuscript status and publication timelines.
  1. Section Editor:
  • Evaluates assigned manuscripts for adherence to the journal's quality standards and scope.
  • Ensures manuscripts are written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.
  • Verifies the accuracy and completeness of manuscript metadata, including:
    • Title and subtitle
    • Abstract
    • Keywords
    • Subject classifications
    • References
    • Author information (name, affiliation, email address, ORCID ID)
  • Maintains clear and timely communication with authors, facilitating revisions based on reviewer feedback.
  • Oversees the peer-review process for assigned manuscripts, ensuring fairness and objectivity.

      General Editorial Responsibilities (Applicable to All Editors):

  • Upholds the highest standards of fairness, impartiality, and confidentiality in all editorial decisions.
  • Ensures all stages of the manuscript submission, review, editing, and publication processes are conducted with fairness and transparency.
  • Proactively identifies and manages any potential conflicts of interest to safeguard the journal's reputation.
  • Maintains professional and respectful communication with all authors, reviewers, and other editors.

Duties of Reviewers

  1. Conduct a thorough and unbiased review within the deadlines.
  2. Avoid any personal bias or preconceived misconduct that could compromise the objectivity of the evaluation.
  3. Provide fair, balanced, and constructive feedback, focusing on the scientific merit and clarity of the manuscript.
  4. Support all criticisms with specific examples and evidence.
  5. Offer actionable suggestions for improvement.
  6. Evaluate the validity of the research design, methodology, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
  7. Verify the accuracy and relevance of the cited literature.
  8. Assess the article's contribution to the existing knowledge within the journal's scope.
  9. Correct the articles in substance, to ensure that the scientific arguments are sound.
  10. Ensure sound scientific arguments.
  11. Evaluate the clarity, coherence, and conciseness of the writing.
  12. Provide feedback on grammar, spelling, and style so the manuscript is easily understandable.
  13. Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript and all related materials throughout the review process.
  14. Adhere to ethical guidelines regarding plagiarism, data fabrication, and other forms of scientific misconduct.
  15. Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could compromise the impartiality of the review.
  16. If a conflict of interest exists, immediately notify the editor and decline the review or allow the editor to make an informed decision.

Duties of Authors

  1. Articles submitted on the JAFH website must be written in English.
  2. Authors must submit the article following the template available here.
  3. Each article submitted must include complete metadata, including author name, affiliation, email, ORCID ID, abstract, keywords, and a complete list of references.
  4. Submitted articles must be original and have not been published or are under review in other journals.
  5. The author must be responsible for ensuring that the article is prepared without any potential conflict of interest.
  6. The cover letter is uploaded together with the article as an article supplement according to the template available here.
  7. Articles must have a similarity index (plagiarism check) below 20% and the author must agree to transfer copyright to the Journal after uploading the article.
  8. After the article is accepted, the author must pay the submission fee and publication fee in accordance with the journal's policy.
  9. Any violation of publication ethics, including plagiarism, data falsification, or excessive submissions, will result in the rejection, revocation, or blacklisting of subsequent articles.
  10. Authors can withdraw articles before the peer-review process begins. Withdrawals cannot be made after this stage.
  11. Authors must revise articles according to reviewer comments within the given deadline.
  12. If the author does not submit revisions, the article will be declined and will not proceed to the publication stage.

Duties of Publisher

  1. The publisher is accountable for protecting the scientific work from the authors which is manifested as journals.
  2. The publisher is in charge of preserving the quality of the publication with all the adhered aspects on it.
  3. The publisher is responsible for securing the confidentiality of scientific work by the authors. 
  4. The publisher has to maintain the Open Journal System (OJS) of the journals. 
  5. The publisher is liable to provide an author declaration regarding copyright transfer.

Chief Editor of the Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health

P-ISSN    : 2301-7309

E-ISSN    : 2528-0864