OPEN ACCESS POLICY

PIR Journal (Power in Relations) is a peer-reviewed journal that adheres to the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in addressing all aspects of publication ethics, particularly in handling cases of research misconduct and publication errors. This statement outlines the ethical standards expected of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, peer reviewers, and the publisher (Universitas Potensi Utama).

PIR Journal is committed to upholding best practices in relation to ethical concerns, errors, and retractions. Preventing publication malpractice is a key responsibility of the editorial board. Any form of unethical behavior is unacceptable, and the journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

PIR Journal strictly follows COPE guidelines to maintain high ethical standards for publishers, editors, authors, and reviewers. Ethical publishing practices are vital for enhancing the quality of research worldwide. This section outlines the responsibilities of editors, authors, and reviewers. The publisher does not interfere with the integrity of the content and only supports timely and ethical publication.

EDITORIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The editorial team is responsible for determining which articles are suitable for publication through editorial board meetings.

  • Editors follow the journal’s editorial policies and comply with applicable legal requirements, including those related to defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

  • Manuscripts are evaluated fairly and without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, or political beliefs.

  • Editors and the editorial team maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and do not disclose any information without the author's consent.

  • Unpublished manuscripts will not be used by editors for personal research and will be returned to the authors.

REVIEWER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions regarding submitted manuscripts.

  • They are responsible for providing constructive recommendations based on a critical and objective evaluation.

  • Reviews must be supported by clear, reasoned arguments.

  • Reviewers must verify citations, references, and ensure the manuscript is free from plagiarism.

  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not use the reviewed material for personal gain.

AUTHOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Authors must present their research clearly, honestly, and free of plagiarism or data manipulation.

  • They are fully responsible for the content accuracy of their submitted articles.

  • Authors must ensure that their work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.

  • Proper citation of all sources and references must be ensured.

  • Manuscripts must be written ethically, honestly, and in accordance with academic writing standards.

  • Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal is strictly prohibited.

  • Authors must agree to editorial revisions, provided they do not alter the core substance of the work.

PUBLISHER RESPONSIBILITIES

As the publisher, PIR Journal is responsible for:

  • Publishing articles that have undergone proper editing, peer review, and formatting in line with scholarly publishing standards.

  • Ensuring academic freedom for editors and reviewers to carry out their duties independently.

  • Protecting intellectual property rights, user privacy, and editorial independence.

DISCLAIMER

The PIR Journal Editorial Team makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all content published. However, the editors make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any published content for specific purposes.

All views expressed in this journal are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the PIR Journal editors or publisher.

EDITORIAL OFFICE CONTACT

Power in International Relations (PIR) Journal – Editorial Office
Building A, 1st Floor, LPPM Room
Universitas Potensi Utama Campus
Jl. K.L. Yos Sudarso Km 6.5 No. 3-A
Tanjung Mulia, Medan 20241
Phone: (061) 6640525 Ext. 214