Bakti Cendekia: Journal of Community Service and Development upholds high standards of publication ethics and is committed to ensuring the integrity of the academic record. This journal follows the guidelines and best practices set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors:

• Authors must ensure that their work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration elsewhere.

• Proper citations and acknowledgments must be given for all sources used.

• All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research and agreed to the final version of the manuscript.

• Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical research practices is strictly prohibited.

• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest or funding sources.

Responsibilities of Editors:

• Editors are responsible for the overall quality and integrity of the publication process.

• Manuscripts will be assessed solely on their academic merit, relevance, and originality.

• Editors must ensure a fair, double-blind peer review process and maintain confidentiality at all stages.

• Editors must avoid any conflict of interest and must not use unpublished material for personal benefit.

Responsibilities of Reviewers:

• Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

• They must respect the confidentiality of the manuscript and not use any part of it for personal or professional gain.

• Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest and decline the review if necessary.

Any violation of publication ethics will result in appropriate corrective actions, including retraction, correction, or rejection of the manuscript.