The International Journal of Indonesian Aquaculture Society, Aquacultura Indonesiana is committed to upholding the integrity of the scientific record. Therefore, it’s important to agree upon the ethical standards of publication for all parties involved in the act of publishing  which is the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer and the publisher. The publising ethics for this journal is based on those by the Commitee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This journal follows the COPE guidelines on how to deal with potential acts of misconduct.  Code of Conduct guidelines are available at www.publicationethics.org

The essentials of Aquacultura Indonesiana publishing ethics for all parties involved in the act of publishing process are as follows:

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

• The submitted manuscripts must be original and free from any kind of plagiarism.(Important note: the journal use software to screen for plagiarism)
• The submitted manuscripts has not been previously published (partly or in full), nor are being considered in other journals. If the articles is still under consideration, it may be rejected and returned to the author.
• Before submitting the manuscript, authors should check the instructions for Authors carefully. The author will be held responsible for false statements or failure to fulfill the above mention guidelines.
• Upon request, authors should be prepared to send relevant documentation or data in order to verify the validity of the results. This could be in the form of raw data, samples, records, etc. Sensitive information in the form of confidential or proprietary data is excluded.
• Authors whose names appear on the submission have contributed sufficiently to the scientific work and therefore share collective responsibility and accountability for the results. Change of authorship or in the order of authors are not accepted after acceptance of a manuscript.
• Highly recommended texts really have been well studied by co-authors before it is sent to the editor of the journal.
• No data have been fabricated or manipulated (including images) to support your conclussion.
• To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding source of funding and potential conflict of interest must be clearly acknowledged.
• Proper acknowledgements to other work reported (individual/company/institution) must be given. Permission must be obtained from any content used form other source.
• For the English-language script writers are encouraged to ask for help to someone who is proficient in the preparation of the manuscript in English and master the style and good grammar.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

• The editor of a journal holds a vital position taking important editorial decission on all peer-reviewed submitted for publication.
• The editor should be accountable for everything published in the journal.
• The editor should assess manuscript for their scientific quality and intellectual content, free any sort of biased decissions based on discrimination of race, gender, geograpich origin or religian of author(s).
• The editor should evaluated manuscript objectively based on their writing and English qualities, academic merit, free of any commercial of self interest.
• The editor should not disclose any information on submitted manuscript before publication of the manuscript.
• The editor should make decissions on which articles to publish based on quality and suitability for the journal without interference from the journal owner/publisher.
• Editor’s decissions to accept or reject a paper for publication should based on the paper’s importance, originally and clarity, and the study’s validity and its relevance to the remit of the journal.
• The editor should publish guidance to author on everything that is expected of them.
• The editor reserve the right to reject manuscrips that do not comply with above mentioned guidelines.
• The editor should ensuring that all published report and reviews of research have been reviewed by suitably qualified reviewers.
• The editor should strive to ensure that peer review at their journal is fair, unbiased and timely.
• The editor should provide guidance to reviewers on everything that is expected of them including the need to handle submitted material in confidence.
• The editor should require reviewers to disclose any potential competing interest before agreeing to review a submission.

Ethical Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

• Providing a detailed, constructive, and unbiased evaluation in a timely manner on the scientific content of the work.
• Peer reviewers should providing an accurate estimate of the time they will need to do review if still asked to do so.
• Indicating whether the writing is relevant, consise & clear and evaluating the originality and scientific accuracy.
• Peer reviewers should only agree to review manuscript for which they have the subject expertise required to carry out a paper assesment and which they can asses in a timely manner.
• Peer reviewers should be objective and constructive in their reviews.
• Peer reviewers should not contact the authors direcly without the permission of the journal.
• Peer reviewers should try to accommodate request from journal to review revissions or resubmissions of manuscript they have reviewed.
• Mantaining the confidentiality of the complete review process.

Ethical Responsibilities of Publishers

• Publishers should define the relationship between publisher, editor and other parties in a contract.
• Publishers should respect privacy and protect intellectuall property and copyright.
• Publishers should publish content on a timely basis.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Aquacultura Indonesiana is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity, academic honesty, and publication ethics. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously, including but not limited to fabrication or falsification of data, plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, manipulation of research results or images, unethical research practices, and failure to comply with applicable research ethics requirements.

Allegations of research misconduct may be raised by authors, reviewers, editors, readers, institutions, or other concerned parties. All allegations will be handled fairly, objectively, and confidentially, to the extent possible, with due consideration for the rights and reputations of all parties involved.

Upon receiving an allegation, the editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the concern warrants further investigation. Where necessary, the journal may request explanations, supporting documentation, original research data, or other relevant evidence from the authors. The journal may also consult independent experts or contact the relevant research institution or other appropriate authority when further investigation is required.

Editorial decisions will be based on the available evidence, the seriousness of the alleged misconduct, and applicable publication ethics standards. If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions may include rejecting the manuscript, correcting the published record, issuing an expression of concern, retracting the article, or taking other measures consistent with the journal’s editorial policies and publication ethics guidelines.

The journal will seek to protect whistleblowers from inappropriate retaliation and ensure that allegations are not treated as proven misconduct before the available evidence has been properly evaluated. Individuals accused of misconduct will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to the concerns raised.

Aquacultura Indonesiana encourages all authors, reviewers, editors, and readers to contribute to maintaining a transparent, responsible, and trustworthy scholarly publishing environment.

Conflict of Interest

Aquacultura Indonesiana is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the scholarly publishing process. All authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence, or be perceived to influence, the preparation, evaluation, or publication of a manuscript.

A conflict of interest may arise from financial, professional, personal, academic, or institutional relationships. Examples include employment, consultancy, honoraria, research funding, financial interests, personal relationships, academic competition, or affiliations with organizations that may benefit from the publication of a particular article.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors must disclose all relevant financial and non-financial interests that may be perceived as influencing their research or its interpretation. Sources of research funding and the role of funders, where applicable, should be clearly stated in the manuscript. If no conflicts of interest exist, authors must include a statement such as: "The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest."

Reviewers' Responsibilities

Reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment. They should decline to review a manuscript if personal, professional, financial, or academic relationships could compromise their impartiality. Reviewers must also maintain the confidentiality of the manuscripts they evaluate.

Editors' Responsibilities

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their editorial judgment and must withdraw from handling manuscripts when such conflicts exist. In such cases, an independent editor will be appointed to ensure a fair and unbiased editorial process.

Management of Conflicts of Interest

All disclosed conflicts of interest will be assessed by the editorial team to determine whether appropriate measures are necessary. Such measures may include additional disclosures, reassignment of reviewers or editors, or other actions to safeguard the integrity of the publication process.

Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest may result in editorial action, including manuscript rejection or, in cases involving published articles, correction or retraction where warranted.

Aquacultura Indonesiana expects all parties involved in the publication process to uphold these principles to ensure that editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, originality, and relevance rather than competing interests.

Post-Publication Discussion

Aquacultura Indonesiana supports post-publication discussion as an essential part of scientific communication and the continuous development of scholarly knowledge. The journal welcomes constructive comments, critical evaluations, and evidence-based discussions concerning articles that have already been published.

Readers, researchers, and other interested parties may submit comments or scholarly responses regarding the methodology, interpretation, findings, or conclusions of published articles. All contributions must be scientifically sound, relevant to the subject matter, respectful in tone, and supported by appropriate evidence and references where applicable.

The editorial team will evaluate submitted contributions to ensure their scientific relevance, accuracy, and compliance with the journal’s publication ethics policies. When appropriate, the authors of the original article may be invited to respond, allowing a balanced and constructive exchange of scientific perspectives.

If a post-publication discussion identifies potential errors, concerns about research integrity, or issues that may affect the reliability of a published article, the editorial team will investigate the matter in accordance with the journal’s editorial procedures and recognized publication ethics standards. Appropriate actions may include publishing a correction, an editorial notice, an expression of concern, or a retraction, depending on the nature and severity of the issue.

All post-publication discussions must adhere to the principles of academic integrity, transparency, fairness, and professional conduct. The journal does not accept contributions that are defamatory, unsupported by evidence, or unrelated to scholarly discussion.

Through this policy, Aquacultura Indonesiana aims to promote open scientific dialogue, strengthen the credibility of published research, and contribute to the advancement of aquaculture and related aquatic sciences.

Correction and Retraction

Aquacultura Indonesiana is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. The journal recognizes that errors or concerns may occasionally be identified after an article has been published. In such cases, the editorial team will assess the issue carefully and take appropriate action in accordance with established publication ethics standards and the journal’s editorial policies.

1. Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error is identified in a published article that affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of the publication but does not invalidate its main findings or conclusions. Such errors may include mistakes in author names, affiliations, data presentation, figures, tables, references, or other relevant information.

Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, or other concerned parties. The editorial team will evaluate the request and determine whether a correction is necessary. Approved corrections will be published through an appropriate notice linked to the original article to ensure transparency and preserve the integrity of the publication record.

2. Retractions

A retraction may be issued when the findings or integrity of a published article are substantially compromised. Grounds for retraction may include, but are not limited to, proven research misconduct, plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication or falsification of data, serious methodological errors that invalidate the findings, unethical research practices, or other significant violations of publication ethics.

The editorial team will investigate concerns objectively and fairly, considering the available evidence and, where appropriate, seeking clarification from the authors, reviewers, research institutions, or other relevant parties. Authors will generally be given an opportunity to respond to the concerns raised before a final decision is made, unless exceptional circumstances require otherwise.

When a retraction is warranted, the journal will publish a retraction notice explaining the reasons for the decision as clearly as possible. The notice will be linked to the original article, and the retracted article will remain accessible where appropriate, clearly marked as retracted, to maintain transparency and preserve the scholarly record.

3. Editorial Responsibility and Transparency

All decisions regarding corrections and retractions are made by the editorial team based on the available evidence, the seriousness of the issue, and recognized publication ethics principles. The journal aims to ensure that corrective actions are proportionate, impartial, and transparent.

Authors, readers, and other stakeholders are encouraged to report suspected errors or concerns regarding published articles to the editorial office. All reports will be assessed confidentially and handled in accordance with the journal’s established procedures.

Through this policy, Aquacultura Indonesiana seeks to uphold responsible scholarly publishing, protect the reliability of scientific literature, and maintain the trust of its authors, reviewers, readers, and the wider research community.