Lafdzuna: Journal of Language & Literature upholds the highest standards of publication ethics. This applies to all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher. The journal adheres to the guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Authors’ Responsibilities:

• Authors must submit original work, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration elsewhere.

• All sources and references must be cited properly.

• Authors must acknowledge the contributions of all individuals involved in the writing process.

• If a significant error is discovered in a published article, authors must promptly notify the editor for correction or retraction.

2. Editors’ Responsibilities:

• Editors are responsible for the final decision on submitted manuscripts based on objective academic evaluation.

• Editors must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and not misuse them for personal gain.

• Editors must investigate any ethical complaints, including suspected plagiarism or data fabrication.

3. Reviewers’ Responsibilities:

• Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and constructively, without bias.

• Reviewers must keep the content of manuscripts confidential and not use it for personal advantage.

• Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities:

• The publisher supports editors in maintaining academic integrity and addressing any reported ethical issues.

• The publisher ensures that all articles are processed fairly, transparently, and professionally.