Ethics policy

Ethics Policy

The International Journal of Education Teaching and Learning (IJETL) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in the publication and dissemination of academic research. Our ethics policy is aligned with the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publishing process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Originality and Integrity: Authors must submit original work that has not been previously published or under review elsewhere. Proper citations must be provided for all references and sources.

  • Multiple or Redundant Publication: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must acknowledge the work of others and cite all relevant sources.

  • Authorship: All individuals listed as authors must have made a significant contribution to the manuscript. Those who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work.

  • Error Reporting: If a significant error or inaccuracy is discovered after publication, the author must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Fair and Impartial Review: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit without discrimination.

  • Confidentiality: Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not disclose any information about the manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or other editorial advisors.

  • Decision-Making: The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief, guided by the reviewers’ comments and the journal’s policies.

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

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share or discuss them with others outside the review process.

  • Objectivity and Constructive Feedback: Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Constructive feedback should help the author improve the manuscript.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors and report any potential plagiarism or ethical concerns.

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

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

  • Integrity of the Record: Thomson & Ryberg Publications ensures the permanent availability and preservation of scholarly research through digital archiving.

  • Investigation of Misconduct: The publisher will investigate all allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, fabrication, and unethical behavior, and will take appropriate action which may include correction, retraction, or banning future submissions.

  • Transparency: The publisher ensures that ethical standards are clearly stated and publicly available for authors, editors, and reviewers.