Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests

Jurnal Hukum Keluarga is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. This policy outlines the definitions and procedures for handling conflicts of interest for authors, reviewers, editors, journals, and publishers, whether identified before or after publication. The journal follows the Core Practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Definition of Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when an individual or entity has financial, personal, professional, or academic relationships or interests that could influence or be perceived to influence their objectivity, integrity, or decision-making in research, review, editorial, or publishing processes.

Identification of Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, editors, and others involved in the publication process must disclose all potential conflicts of interest, including but not limited to:

  • Financial interests: Funding sources, stock ownership, employment, consultancy, or other financial relationships related to the research.

  • Personal relationships: Close personal relationships or family ties with individuals involved in the research or publication process.

  • Academic relationships: Collaborations or affiliations that may influence objectivity or perceptions of bias.

  • Competing affiliations: Connections with organizations that may have conflicting interests in the research or its outcome.

  • Intellectual property: Patents, copyrights, or intellectual property rights that could be affected by the research or publication.

Handling Conflicts of Interest

Jurnal Hukum Keluarga will handle conflicts of interest with diligence and transparency.

  • For Authors: Authors must disclose all potential conflicts of interest during submission. If identified after publication, authors should notify the editorial board promptly.

  • For Reviewers: Reviewers should decline invitations if conflicts may affect impartiality. If a conflict arises during the review, they should inform the editorial board immediately.

  • For Editors and Journal Staff: Editors and staff must recuse themselves from handling submissions in which they have conflicts of interest. The editorial board will make the final decision on such cases.

  • For Publishers: Publishers should have policies to prevent conflicts of interest from influencing editorial decisions.

Transparency and Disclosure

  • The journal will clearly state its policy on conflicts of interest and ensure all disclosures are published alongside articles, reviews, or editorials to maintain transparency.

  • Editors, reviewers, and stakeholders with conflicts of interest will have limited access to the publication process if they co-author submitted articles.

Review of the Policy

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated to align with best practices. Any revisions will be communicated to stakeholders and made publicly available on the journal’s website.