Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance
Publication Ethics Statement
Akda: The Asian Journal of Literature, Culture, Performance is committed to publishing articles of high-quality in the spirit of academic and research integrity. All involved in the publication process, including publishers, editors, reviewers, and authors, are expected to strictly adhere to the following publication ethics and malpractice statement.
Editors’ Responsibilities
The editors screen all submissions and determine which will be forwarded to reviewers based on the originality and quality of content as well as observance of submission guidelines. Aside from thorough review of manuscript quality, editors also routinely use plagiarism check through Turnitin. They select reviewers, considering expertise and relevant qualifications, and ensure confidentiality through a blind-refereeing process. They oversee every step of the publication from the manuscript review to the production process.
Reviewers’ Responsibilities
The reviewers evaluate the articles, providing written assessments of the manuscript’s merits and limitations. They give information on relevant works not cited in the manuscript. They are expected to be objective in their evaluation and must disclose any conflict of interest and recuse themselves from the review process. They uphold the integrity of the blind-refereeing process and follow the schedule as agreed upon with the editorial team.
Authors’ responsibilities
Authors must submit articles that have not been previously published or are under review by other journals or publications. They must submit only original articles, following the journal’s citation and style guidelines. In case of co-authored articles, authors must provide attribution and agreement from their peers in the submission of their manuscripts for publication. They must disclose funding sources and other possible conflicts of interest. Authors are expected to uphold academic honesty and properly acknowledge sources and provide accurate data and factual information. They are responsible for securing permission for any copyrighted material. They must abide by the schedule for revision and production as set by the editorial team or request for a reasonable extension to avoid manuscript rejection.
Collegiality
Editors, authors, and reviewers are expected to observe collegiality in correspondences and in the exercise of their roles and responsibilities. The schedule as agreed upon with or set by the editorial team must be strictly followed.
Confidentiality
Akda maintains a strict code of confidentiality and information relevant to the review of the submitted manuscript will only be available to the editors.
Publication and Copyright
Authors are required to review and sign the publication and copyright agreement before the publication of their manuscripts.
Dealing with misconduct
Akda, including its reviewers and advisory board, reserves the right to determine misconduct and its corresponding sanctions.