Cessie: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum is dedicated to maintaining the utmost integrity in our publications and actively works to prevent any unethical practices. The Editorial Board has a crucial role in ensuring the prevention of publication malpractice, among other responsibilities. Unethical behaviour is absolutely unacceptable, and the Cessie has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to plagiarism in any form. The authors of the submitted articles confirm that the content of the manuscript is original. In addition, the authors' submission suggests that the manuscript has not been published before in any language, in its entirety or in part, and is not currently being considered for publication elsewhere. Editors, authors, and reviewers within the Cessie are expected to adhere to high standards of publication practice and uphold their duties and responsibilities, as outlined by the COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors.

Publication and Authorship

• All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by experts in the relevant field of study.
• The review process follows a single-blind peer-review system.
• The review process considers various factors, including relevance, soundness, significance, originality, readability, and language.
• There are several possible decisions that can be made: acceptance, acceptance with revisions, or rejection.
• Even if authors are encouraged to revise and resubmit a submission, there is no guarantee of acceptance for the revised version.
• Articles that have been rejected will not undergo another review process.
• The acceptance of the manuscript is subject to the legal requirements in force concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
• Research cannot be included in multiple publications.

Authors’ Duties

• Authors are required to confirm that their manuscripts are their own original work.
• Authors are required to confirm that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere before.
• Authors are required to confirm that the manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• It is essential for the authors to actively engage in the peer-review process.
• It is the responsibility of authors to issue retractions or corrections for any errors.
• All authors mentioned in the manuscript must have made substantial contributions to the research.
• The authors should explicitly mention that the data presented in the manuscript are genuine and reliable.
• The authors are required to inform the Editors about any conflicts of interest.
• The authors are required to acknowledge and cite all sources used in the creation of their manuscript.
• It is important for authors to promptly notify the Editors of any errors they come across in their published manuscript.

Reviewers' Duties

• Reviewers are expected to maintain strict confidentiality and treat all manuscripts as privileged information.
• Reviews should be conducted in a fair and unbiased manner, focusing on the content rather than personal opinions.
• Reviewers should articulate their opinions clearly and provide strong arguments to support their views.
• Reviewers should make sure to consider any relevant published work that may have been overlooked by the authors.
• Reviewers should also bring to the Editor in Chief's attention any significant similarities or overlaps between the manuscript being reviewed and any other published manuscript that they are aware of.
• Reviewers must avoid reviewing manuscripts if they have any conflicts of interest arising from relationships or connections with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the manuscripts.

Editors' Duties

• Editors have full responsibility and authority to accept or reject an article.
• Editors play a crucial role in ensuring the content and overall quality of the publication.
• Editors should always prioritise the needs of the authors and the readers when striving to enhance the publication.
• Editors have a responsibility to ensure the high quality of manuscripts and maintain the integrity of the academic record.
• It is important for editors to ensure that any necessary corrections are made and published.
• It is important for editors to have a thorough understanding of research funding sources.
• Editors should make decisions based solely on the importance, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscripts to the publication's scope.
• It is important for editors to maintain the integrity of their decisions and respect the choices made by previous editors, unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.
• It is important for editors to maintain the confidentiality of reviewers.
• It is crucial for editors to ensure that all research material they publish adheres to internationally recognised ethical guidelines.
• Editors should only accept a manuscript when they have a high level of confidence in its quality.
• Editors have a responsibility to take action if they suspect any misconduct, regardless of whether a manuscript has been published or not. They should make every effort to diligently pursue a resolution to the problem.
• Editors should refrain from rejecting manuscripts solely on suspicions and instead require concrete evidence of misconduct.
• It is crucial for editors to ensure that there are no conflicts of interest among staff, authors, reviewers, and board members.