The Ethics of Scientific Publishing in the Digital Era at the International Webinar of the Young Accounting Scholars Association

Abstract

The objectives of this community service are to promote awareness and understanding of scientific publication ethics among researchers, academics, and students. This methodology describes the procedures and steps for organizing an international community service webinar via Zoom. The target audience includes academicians and researchers from Indonesian universities, business professionals and industry experts, community leaders and policymakers, as well as students and young professionals with an interest in accounting, both from Indonesia and abroad. The community service team assesses the success of the event by evaluating participant feedback, attendance rates, and levels of engagement. We also examine the webinar’s effectiveness in promoting knowledge sharing and fostering international collaboration. A comprehensive report summarizing the key findings and offering recommendations for future webinars is then prepared. The digital era offers tremendous opportunities to accelerate the publication process, enhance the accessibility of research, and expand academic impact. However, challenges such as plagiarism, predatory publishing, self-plagiarism, and ethical data sharing demand that academics act with greater caution and responsibility. Future community service initiatives should focus on building digital literacy in publication ethics.