Editorial Policy

Balangkas: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. The journal follows the following editorial policies:

Open Access

Balangkas: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal is an open-access journal, which means that all articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide. Authors retain the copyright of their work, but grant the journal the right to publish and distribute their articles.

Licensing

All articles in Balangkas: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Readers may access, download, store, and share the content without charge, as long as appropriate credit is given to the authors and the material is not used for commercial purposes.

Copyright

Authors retain copyright to their work. However, by submitting to Balangkas, authors grant the journal the right to publish their article under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Article Processing Charge

This journal does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) for manuscript submission, peer review, editing, publication, or online access.

All articles are published free of charge to authors. The journal is fully supported by institutional resources and is committed to promoting equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free scholarly communication.

The waiver of APCs shall remain in effect until further notice. Any future changes to this policy, including the introduction of publication fees, will be formally announced on the journal website prior to implementation and will not affect manuscripts already under review or accepted for publication.

Plagiarism

Balangkas: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal strictly prohibits plagiarism in any form. The journal uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions and may reject articles with significant similarities to previously published work without proper citation.

Data Falsification

The journal expects authors to report accurate and reliable data in their research articles. Any evidence of data falsification or fabrication will be taken seriously and may result in the rejection of the article or even the retraction of previously published articles.

Ethics and Consent

Authors are required to adhere to ethical guidelines in their research involving human subjects, animals, and plants. Research involving human subjects must be approved by an appropriate ethics committee, and informed consent must be obtained from all participants.

Research involving human, animals and plants

Authors must ensure that their research involving human subjects, animals, and plants complies with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations. The journal may request additional information or documentation to verify the ethical conduct of the research.

Authorship and Contributions

Authors must clearly state their contributions to the research and ensure that all contributors are appropriately acknowledged. The journal follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) recommendations for authorship and contributions.

Conflicting Interests

Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of their research. The journal may request additional information or documentation to verify the absence of conflicts of interest.

Duplicate Publication

The journal does not accept duplicate publication of research findings. Authors must ensure that their submissions are original and have not been previously published or are currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Corrections and Retractions

In the event of errors or inaccuracies in published articles, the journal may issue corrections or retractions as necessary. The journal follows the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for handling corrections and retractions.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors have the right to appeal any decisions made by the journal regarding their submissions. The journal also welcomes feedback and complaints from readers and will address any concerns in a timely and transparent manner.