Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Education and Learning (IJEL) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must adhere to ethical principles and professional conduct as outlined below. IJEL follows the guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Duties of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism. Any use of others' work must be properly cited.

  • Multiple or Redundant Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting previously published work without clear reference is unethical.

  • Authorship: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as authors. All co-authors must agree to the submission and publication.

  • Data Accuracy: Authors must provide accurate data and be prepared to provide raw data upon request.

  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors should disclose any financial or personal relationships that might influence the research.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Fair Review: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, without regard to the author’s race, gender, institutional affiliation, or nationality.

  • Confidentiality: Editors must protect the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and may not disclose information to anyone other than those involved in the peer review process.

  • Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

  • Editorial Decisions: Editors are responsible for making final decisions on whether manuscripts should be accepted or rejected, based on the reviewers’ feedback and the quality of the work.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep all information about the manuscript confidential and not use it for personal advantage.

  • Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, providing clear feedback to improve the manuscript.

  • Timeliness: Reviewers should respond promptly and complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

  • Disclosure: Reviewers must notify the editor if they suspect plagiarism or have a conflict of interest.

4. Handling Misconduct

The journal takes any allegation of research misconduct seriously. In cases of suspected misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, falsification, ethical violations), the editor will initiate an investigation, which may include contacting the author’s institution or retracting the article if necessary.