PELITA EKSAKTA is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, UNP. This statement describes the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the process of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, chief editor, Editorial Board, reviewers and publishers. This statement is based on the COPE Journal Best Practice Guidelines for Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed PELITA EKSAKTA is an important building block in the development of a coherent and recognized knowledge network. This is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Review articles support and embody the scientific method. Therefore, it is important to agree on the expected standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: authors, journal editors, review partners, publishers and the public.

Publication Decision
The PELITA EKSAKTA editor is responsible for deciding which submitted articles should be published. The validation of the work and its importance to researchers and readers should always drive such decisions. Editors may be guided by the discretion of the journal's editorial board and limited by applicable legal provisions, such as defamation, copyright infringement and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or review partners in making this decision.

Aspects of Justice
The editors evaluate manuscripts at all times for the intellectual content of the authors regardless of the race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, nationality, or political views of the authors.

Confidentiality
The editor and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about the submitted manuscript to anyone other than the authors, reviewers, prospective reviewers, other appropriate editorial boards, and publishers, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Unpublished material in a submitted manuscript may not be used in the editor's own research without the written consent of the author.

Reviewer's Task

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Bestari partners assist editors in making editorial decisions and can assist authors in improving the quality of manuscripts through editors.

Speed
Any selected reviewer who feels unqualified/interested in reviewing the manuscript or does not have sufficient time to review it must immediately notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality
Any manuscript accepted for review must be treated as a confidential document. Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

Objectivity Standard
Review must be done objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate to convey. Reviewers must state their views clearly with supporting arguments.

Source Acknowledgment
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. Statements that observations, derivations, or arguments have been previously reported must be accompanied by relevant citations. The reviewer must also state to the editor if there are substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under consideration and any other published articles.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Information or ideas obtained in the review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. Reviewers must reject manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest due to competition, collaboration, or other relationships and connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the manuscript.

Writer's Task

Reporting Standard
Authors of the original research report must present an accurate account of the work done as well as an objective discussion of the significance of the research. The underlying data must be accurately included in the manuscript. A manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to copy the work. Reporting fraud or giving out inaccurate information is unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention
Authors are required to provide raw data associated with the manuscript for editorial, and should be prepared to provide public access to such data (consistent with the ALPSP-STM Data Statement and Database), if possible, and should in any case retain such data after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that they have written a completely original work, and if the author has used the work and/or words of others, then this has been appropriately cited.

Multiple, Redundant and Concurrent Publications
An author may not publish a manuscript outlining the essence of the same research in more than one journal or major publication. Submission of the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Source Acknowledgment
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others should always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the work they report on.

List of Manuscript Authors
Authors should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, conduct, or interpretation of the reported research. Everyone who has made a significant contribution must be listed as a co-author. Persons or other parties who have participated in certain substantive aspects of the research project, they must be recognized or listed as contributors. Corresponding authors must ensure that all appropriate authors are listed in the manuscript and that there are no unsuitable authors, and that all authors have seen and approved the final version of the paper and have agreed to its submission for publication.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects
If the work involves chemicals, procedures or equipment that have unusual hazards inherent in their use, the author must clearly identify these in the manuscript.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
All authors must disclose in their manuscript any substantive or financial conflicts of interest that may be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project must be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When an author finds significant errors or inaccuracies in his published work, it is the author's obligation to immediately notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the manuscript.