English Empower: Journal of Linguistics and Literature is a peer-reviewed journal published by Publication and Research State of LPPM Tamansiswa Palembang University. This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer­­­­­ and the publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.