Publication Ethics | Adagium: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum

Adagium: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum is committed to upholding publication ethics throughout the scholarly publishing process. This policy is designed to ensure transparency, fairness, accountability, and academic integrity for authors, editors, reviewers, and all parties involved in journal publication.

PUBLICATION ETHICS POLICY

1	Authorship and Contribution Policy All individuals listed as authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and preparation of the manuscript. Each article should clearly state the role and contribution of every author. Any addition, removal, or change in the order of authors after submission must receive approval from all authors and the journal editor.
2	Complaints and Appeals The journal provides a mechanism for authors, readers, reviewers, and other parties to submit complaints or appeals related to editorial decisions, publication procedures, or suspected ethical violations. Each complaint will be reviewed proportionately by the editorial team and, where necessary, by the journal ethics board. Decisions will be made based on available evidence and principles of fairness.
3	Conflict of Interest Policy Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any conflict of interest that may affect the objectivity of the research, peer-review process, or editorial decision. If a conflict of interest is identified after publication, the journal may take corrective action according to the seriousness of the issue, including the publication of a clarification, correction, or article retraction.
4	Data Sharing and Reproducibility Policy Authors are encouraged to provide relevant research data, instruments, or supporting materials to promote transparency and reproducibility. Where data cannot be made publicly available due to legal, ethical, privacy, or confidentiality considerations, authors must explain the restriction in the article.
5	Ethical Oversight Policy Research involving human participants, animals, sensitive data, or vulnerable groups must comply with applicable ethical standards and obtain approval from an authorized ethics committee where required. Authors must include an ethical compliance statement in their manuscript.
6	Intellectual Property Rights Policy Copyright of published articles remains with the authors in accordance with the journal’s licensing terms. Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts, data, figures, tables, and other materials do not infringe the copyright, trademarks, or intellectual property rights of other parties.
7	Post-Publication Discussion and Corrections The journal welcomes scholarly comments, responses, and discussion regarding published articles. If substantial errors, inaccurate data, plagiarism, ethical breaches, or other concerns are identified after publication, the journal may issue a correction, expression of concern, clarification, or retraction.
8	Commitment to Publication Integrity All parties involved in the publication process are expected to uphold academic honesty, objectivity, confidentiality, professional responsibility, and respect for intellectual property rights. Adagium: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum is committed to maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing in support of the advancement of legal studies.

Closing Statement
Through this policy, Adagium: Jurnal Ilmiah Hukum reaffirms its commitment to transparency, professionalism, and high-quality scholarly publication in order to support the advancement of legal knowledge and legal practice.