PUBLICATION ETHICS

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

 

  1. Ethical Policy Overview

The Global Journal of Learning, Innovation, and Educational Research (GJLIER) is fully committed to upholding the highest international standards of publication ethics and to ensuring the integrity, quality, and transparency of the scholarly record.

The journal adheres to the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and the COPE Core Practices, as well as the editorial ethics frameworks of Elsevier, Springer Nature, and Emerald Publishing.

All parties involved in the publication process authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to comply with these ethical standards. Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editorial Board and are not influenced by sponsors, institutions, or commercial interests. GJLIER enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of research or publication misconduct.

 

  1. Duties of Authors

Authors are responsible for maintaining academic integrity and ethical research conduct. Specifically, authors must:

a. Originality and Plagiarism

  • Submit only original works that have not been published elsewhere and are not under consideration by another journal.
  • Properly cite and acknowledge all sources.
  • Avoid any form of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or duplicate submission.

b. Authorship and Contribution

  • Authorship should accurately reflect those who made a significant intellectual contribution to the research.
  • All listed authors must approve the final version before submission.
  • Guest, ghost, or gift authorship is strictly prohibited.
  • Each author is accountable for the integrity of all parts of the work.

c. Data Integrity and Transparency

  • Authors must ensure the accuracy of data and provide raw data for editorial inspection upon request.
  • Manipulation or fabrication of data constitutes research misconduct.

d. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

  • All authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their research.

e. Ethical Approval for Research

  • Research involving human participants, animals, or institutions must include a statement of ethical approval and informed consent.

f. Corrections and Retractions

  • Authors are encouraged to make their data, instruments, and methodologies publicly available in accordance with the FAIR Principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable).

g. Data Availability and Sharing Policy

  • Authors are encouraged to share their data, instruments, and analytical procedures in a public repository, whenever possible, in accordance with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles.

h. Acknowledgment of Funding Sources

  • All sources of financial support and institutional funding must be properly acknowledged in the manuscript.

i. Copyright and Open Access Compliance

  • Authors must ensure their submissions conform to the journal’s open access and copyright policy, granting publication under the appropriate Creative Commons license.

 

  1. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the review and publication process. Specifically, editors shall:

a. Fair and Objective Decision-Making

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance, regardless of the authors’ gender, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

b. Confidentiality

  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.

c. Peer Review Integrity

  • Editors ensure a fair, double-blind review process, selecting reviewers based on expertise and avoiding conflicts of interest.

d. Ethical Oversight

  • Editors must take necessary actions in cases of plagiarism, falsified data, or unethical practices, following COPE flowcharts for resolution.

e. Transparency and Accountability

  • Editors must publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.
  • Editorial decisions must be independent from financial or political influence.

f. Guest Editors and Special Issues

  • Guest Editors are bound by the same ethical standards and are supervised by the Editor-in-Chief to maintain consistency in quality.

g. Conflict of Interest

  • Editors must declare any conflicts of interest and, when appropriate, transfer editorial responsibility to another qualified editor.

h. Editorial Training and Evaluation

  • Editors are encouraged to engage in continuous professional development in publication ethics and participate in periodic board evaluations.

 

  1. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers serve as critical partners in ensuring the scientific and ethical quality of published work:

a. Confidentiality

Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents and may not be shared without editor authorization.

b. Objectivity

Reviews should be fair, evidence-based, and free from personal bias.

c. Timeliness

Reviewers must submit reports promptly or notify the editor of any delays.

d. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline assignments if they have personal, professional, or financial conflicts with the manuscript or authors.

e. Ethical Sensitivity

Reviewers should report potential ethical issues such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or redundant publication.

f. Professional Conduct

Reviewers are expected to act with integrity, respect, and professionalism, recognizing their role in maintaining academic excellence.

 

  1. Duties of the Publisher

As the official publisher, GJLIER is responsible for:

a. Supporting Editorial Independence

  • Ensuring that editorial decisions are made free of commercial or political influence.

b. Maintaining the Scholarly Record

  • Preserving the integrity of all published works through digital archiving and DOI assignment.

c. Ethics Enforcement

  • Cooperating fully with editors, reviewers, and authors in investigating ethical breaches.
  • Taking corrective action (errata, retraction, or removal) when misconduct is confirmed.

d. Long-term Preservation

  • ensuring access and preservation through CrossRef, DOAJ, LOCKSS, and PKP Preservation Network.

 

  1. Handling Misconduct and Complaints

GJLIER takes allegations of misconduct seriously and follows COPE’s standard flowcharts for investigating:

  • Plagiarism or data fabrication
  • Duplicate submission or redundant publication
  • Authorship disputes or conflicts of interest
  • Ethical approval violations

All complaints are promptly investigated and documented, and outcomes are communicated to the complainant when appropriate. Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request to the Editorial Ethics Committee. 

 

  1. Plagiarism and Similarity Check Policy

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening via Turnitin or iThenticate (CrossRef Similarity Check) prior to review.

  • Acceptable similarity threshold: ≤ 20% (excluding references).
  • Revised manuscripts are rechecked before final acceptance.
  • Confirmed plagiarism leads to immediate rejection and potential author blacklisting. 

 

  1. Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawal Policy
  • Corrections are issued for minor errors that do not affect the validity of results.
  • Retractions are published for serious errors or ethical breaches that compromise research integrity.
  • Withdrawal is allowed before publication with written approval.

 

All notices are permanently accessible, clearly labeled, and linked to the original article in accordance with CrossRef and COPE Retraction Guidelines.