Peer review is an essential component of the formal scholarly communication process and lies at the heart of the scientific method. Jurnal Penelitian IPTEKS relies heavily on the expertise, objectivity, and dedication of its reviewers to maintain the high quality and integrity of its published articles. All invited reviewers are strictly required to adhere to the fundamental principles established in the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.

Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all submitted manuscripts and related materials as strictly confidential documents. They must not share, discuss, or use any information contained within the unpublished manuscript for their own personal or professional advantage. Furthermore, to safeguard data privacy and intellectual property, reviewers are strictly prohibited from uploading manuscripts into publicly available artificial intelligence (AI) systems or large language models (LLMs). This strict adherence to confidentiality aligns directly with the COPE standards for Peer Review Processes.

Objectivity and Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be conducted objectively, providing constructive, clear, and evidence-based feedback that helps the authors improve their manuscript. Personal criticism or derogatory remarks directed at the authors are entirely inappropriate and unacceptable. Reviewers should clearly articulate their observations with supporting arguments to assist the editorial board in making fair and informed decisions.

Competing Interests: Transparency is critical in the peer review process. Reviewers must immediately notify the handling editor and decline the invitation to review if they discover any financial, institutional, collaborative, or personal relationships with the authors that could bias their evaluation. By proactively declaring these potential conflicts, reviewers ensure the integrity of the evaluation process, strictly following the COPE guidelines on Competing Interests.

Suspected Misconduct and Timeliness: Reviewers play a vital role in identifying potential ethical breaches. If a reviewer suspects instances of plagiarism, redundant publication, data fabrication, or any other form of academic misconduct during their assessment, they must immediately alert the editor. Additionally, reviewers must only agree to evaluate a manuscript if they can confidently complete the review within the requested timeframe. These responsible practices are fundamental obligations outlined within the overarching COPE Core Practices.