Journal Policies
Editorial Appointments
NEO CIVIC EDUCATION: MEDIA KAJIAN PANCASILA DAN KEWARGANEGARAAN
Appointment, Term & Removal
How editors are appointed, for how long, and how they may be removed, following the COPE Core Practice on journal management. Click a section to open it.
01Overview▾
Appointments to the editorial team of Neo Civic Education: Media Kajian Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan are made openly, on merit, for fixed terms, following the COPE Core Practice on journal management and the Principles of Transparency.
| Editor-in-Chief | Appointed by the publisher, Universitas Negeri Manado. Term of [n] years, renewable [once]. |
| Other editors and board members | Appointed by the publisher on the proposal of the Editor-in-Chief. Terms of [n] years, renewable. |
| Conflict-of-interest declarations | Every year, by all editors |
02Criteria for appointment▾
— A record of peer-reviewed publications in citizenship studies, civic education, or a related field, with a verifiable profile (Scopus, ORCID, or SINTA).
— Experience as an author and reviewer, and knowledge of publication ethics and the COPE Core Practices.
— Time and commitment to handle manuscripts and contribute to the journal.
— No conflict of interest that would affect independence.
— For the board, a balance of expertise, institutions, countries, and gender.
03How appointments are made▾
1. Vacancies are filled by invitation or by application. Scholars may apply as described on the Editorial Team page.
2. The Editor-in-Chief reviews candidates with the editors and proposes appointments to the publisher.
3. The publisher confirms the appointment in writing, with the role and the term.
4. New members confirm that they accept the journal’s policies and declare their interests.
5. The Editorial Team page is updated promptly, with names, affiliations, and profile links.
04Renewal and ending of terms▾
— Renewal depends on active contribution during the term, assessed by the Editor-in-Chief.
— Members may resign at any time by writing to the Editor-in-Chief. The handling of their manuscripts is passed on.
— Members who are inactive for a long period, or who do not respond, may not be renewed.
— Former members are removed from the Editorial Team page when their term ends.
05Removal▾
A member may be removed before the end of the term only for good reason, and never because of an editorial decision made in good faith. Reasons include:
— Serious or repeated breach of publication ethics, confidentiality, or the conflict-of-interest policy.
— Research misconduct confirmed by an institution.
— Long-term failure to carry out the role.
1. The concern is set out in writing to the member, who has the chance to respond.
2. The Editor-in-Chief (or, for the Editor-in-Chief, the publisher) decides, and records the reasons.
3. The member is informed of the decision and the reasons.
