Pulication Ethics

Elementary Learning, Instruction, Teaching and Education Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of scholarly publication ethics and adheres to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, and reviewers—are expected to comply with ethical standards to ensure the integrity, credibility, and academic quality of the published works.

1. Authors’ Ethical Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to this journal are required to ensure that their work:

  • Is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration for publication in another journal.

  • Is free from plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of research misconduct.

  • Presents research data and findings honestly, accurately, and in a manner that is accountable and verifiable.

  • Properly acknowledges and cites all sources in accordance with accepted academic citation standards.

  • Includes only those individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions as authors and excludes any form of ghost, guest, or gift authorship.

  • Discloses any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

2. Editors’ Ethical Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts solely on the basis of academic merit, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s aims and scope.

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and all related author information throughout the editorial process.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making.

  • Ensuring a fair, transparent, and timely peer-review and editorial process.

  • Taking appropriate corrective actions when ethical issues or publication misconduct are identified.

3. Reviewers’ Ethical Responsibilities

Reviewers (peer reviewers) are expected to:

  • Conduct manuscript reviews in an objective, constructive, and professional manner.

  • Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and refrain from using the information for personal advantage.

  • Provide clear, reasoned, and constructive feedback to support authors in improving the quality of their work.

  • Notify the editor of any suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, redundant publication, or data irregularities.

  • Decline to review manuscripts when a conflict of interest exists.

4. Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity

Elementary Learning, Instruction, Teaching and Education Journal implements a rigorous peer-review process and employs plagiarism detection tools to ensure the originality of all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts found to violate publication ethics may be rejected, corrected, or formally retracted, depending on the severity of the violation.

5. Handling of Ethical Misconduct

In cases of suspected ethical misconduct, the editorial board will conduct an investigation in accordance with COPE guidelines. Editorial decisions will be made objectively and transparently, while upholding fairness and due process for all parties involved.