WIDYANATA upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The journal follows established ethical guidelines to ensure the quality and credibility of the articles published. Below is an outline of the ethical principles followed by the journal, covering authors, reviewers, and editors:

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
   Authors submitting to WIDYANATA are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

   • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that the work submitted is original and has not been published elsewhere. Plagiarism in any form, including the use of others’ ideas, text, or data without proper citation, is strictly prohibited.

   • Data Integrity: Authors are required to present their research data accurately and provide a transparent account of their research methodology and findings. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is considered unethical.

   • Authorship: Authors should be those who have made a significant contribution to the research and writing of the manuscript. All individuals who have contributed significantly should be listed as authors, and those who did not contribute should be acknowledged in the acknowledgments section.

   • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could have influenced the results or interpretation of their research.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
   Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the publication. As such, reviewers are expected to:

   • Confidentiality: All manuscripts submitted for review should be treated as confidential. Reviewers should not share or discuss the manuscript with others without permission from the editor.

   • Impartiality: Reviews must be conducted impartially, without any bias, and based solely on the quality and merits of the research. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.

   • Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts. Comments should be clear, relevant, and based on evidence and scholarly standards.

   • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their objectivity in the review process and should recuse themselves from reviewing any manuscript where a conflict exists.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
   The editorial team of Widyanata Journal is committed to maintaining the integrity and ethical standards of the journal’s publications. Editors are expected to:

   • Fair and Objective Decision Making: Editors make publication decisions based solely on the quality of the manuscript and its relevance to the journal's scope. They should avoid making decisions based on personal biases, relationships, or any other external factors.

   • Transparency and Accountability: Editors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts undergo a fair and transparent peer review process. They should keep authors informed about the status of their submission and any revisions needed.

   • Confidentiality: Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential, ensuring that unpublished material is not disclosed to third parties without the author’s permission.

   • Handling of Conflicts of Interest: Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest in relation to manuscripts under their management and recuse themselves from handling submissions in which they have a conflict.

4. Plagiarism and Copyright Violations
   Widyanata Journal adheres to strict policies regarding plagiarism and copyright violations. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to ensure that all submitted works are original. Any manuscript found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected, and the authors may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future.

5. Publication of Corrections and Retractions
   In the event that errors, omissions, or misconduct are discovered after publication, the journal is committed to publishing corrections or retractions as needed. If a paper is retracted, the reason for the retraction will be clearly stated on the journal's website.