BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in the dissemination of community service activities and their outcomes. The journal takes all allegations of research and publication misconduct related to submitted manuscripts or published articles seriously, particularly those involving community service activities.

Misconduct may include plagiarism, fabrication or falsification of data and information, misrepresentation of community service activities or outcomes, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, undisclosed conflicts of interest, misuse of documentation or photographs, and other practices that violate the principles of academic integrity and ethical community engagement.

Any allegation of misconduct will be handled fairly, objectively, confidentially, and in a timely manner by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial board when necessary. The journal may request supporting documents, activity reports, data, photographs, or clarification from the authors to assess the validity of the allegation. Where appropriate, the journal may also seek clarification from the authors' affiliated institutions or relevant community partners.

If misconduct is substantiated, BAKIRA may take appropriate action depending on the nature and severity of the violation. Such actions may include requesting corrections, rejecting a submitted manuscript, retracting a published article, or notifying the authors' affiliated institutions or relevant parties when necessary.

All allegations will be assessed based on available evidence, and authors will be given a fair opportunity to respond. Allegations will not be treated as proven solely on the basis of unverified claims. The journal will maintain confidentiality throughout the process to the extent possible while ensuring accountability and transparency.

BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat encourages authors, reviewers, readers, community partners, and other stakeholders to report suspected misconduct to the editorial office with relevant supporting evidence. The journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to ensuring that published articles accurately and ethically represent community service activities, their implementation, and their outcomes.