Journal of Tropical Agricultural Innovation (JTAI) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics based on the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to ensure the integrity and credibility of published scientific works.

1. Authors’ Responsibilities

• Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration for publication in another journal.

• Proper citation and acknowledgment must be given for all referenced works, data, and ideas from other sources.

• Authors are responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of their data and should be prepared to provide raw data upon request.

• All individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as co-authors.

• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their research findings.

• When authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they are obliged to promptly notify the editor to retract or correct the paper.

2. Editors’ Responsibilities

• Editors are responsible for deciding which articles should be published based on relevance, originality, and scientific contribution.

• Editors must ensure that the peer review process is conducted fairly, objectively, and without bias.

• Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.

• Editors must not use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for their own research or personal advantage.

3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities

• Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

• Reviews must be conducted objectively, with clear supporting arguments and without personal criticism.

• Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not use any information obtained through peer review for personal benefit.

• Reviewers should notify the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, or ethical misconduct in the manuscript.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

• Yayasan Al Fatah Teknofarm, as the publisher of JTAI, ensures that all stages of publication are carried out in accordance with recognized ethical standards.

• The publisher works closely with editors and reviewers to handle ethical issues appropriately and transparently.

• The publisher is committed to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests.