ALLEGATION OF RESEARCH MISCONDUCT POLICY

e-Journal Budidaya Perairan (eBDP) is committed to maintaining research integrity and upholding the highest standards of publication ethics in the fields of aquaculture and aquatic sciences. The journal takes all allegations of research misconduct seriously and handles them fairly, confidentially, and impartially, in accordance with the principles and relevant guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to, fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate or redundant publication, inappropriate authorship, violations of research ethics, improper manipulation of images or data, and undisclosed conflicts of interest. In aquaculture and aquatic research, misconduct may also involve violations of ethical standards related to the use of aquatic organisms, environmental sampling, and experimental procedures.

Allegations concerning submitted manuscripts or published articles may be reported to the editorial team of e-Journal Budidaya Perairan, accompanied by relevant information or supporting evidence. The Editor-in-Chief or designated editor will conduct an initial assessment and, when necessary, request explanations from the authors, consult independent experts, or refer the matter to the authors' affiliated institutions or relevant research ethics committees.

All allegations will be evaluated objectively, with due consideration for confidentiality, potential conflicts of interest, and the opportunity for all parties involved to respond. The journal will avoid premature conclusions and ensure that investigations are conducted in a fair and transparent manner, while protecting confidential information.

If research misconduct is confirmed, e-Journal Budidaya Perairan (eBDP) may reject the manuscript, require corrections, publish an expression of concern, retract the published article, or notify the relevant institution, depending on the nature and severity of the violation.

e-Journal Budidaya Perairan (eBDP) follows COPE's principles and relevant recommendations to ensure that allegations of research misconduct are handled responsibly and that the credibility, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record are protected.