Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

EDUCATION: Scientific Journal of Education is a peer-reviewed journal published online twice a year. The code of conduct outlined below provides minimum standards for ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors-in-chief, editorial board members, reviewers, and the journal manager/publisher. This statement refers to the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Editor Ethics

  • Editors are responsible for evaluating manuscripts thoroughly, transparently, objectively, and fairly.

  • Editors have the authority to decide whether a manuscript is suitable for publication, in consultation with the editorial board.

  • Editorial decisions must comply with journal policies and applicable copyright, defamation, and plagiarism laws.

  • Editors must clearly communicate submission guidelines to authors and ensure all manuscripts can be reviewed according to established standards.

  • Editorial decisions must be impartial and free from discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, race, nationality, or political views.

  • Editors and the editorial team must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and must not disclose any information without the authors’ permission.

  • Manuscripts must not be used for personal gain; unpublished manuscripts should be returned to the authors.

Reviewer Ethics

  • Reviewers are responsible for providing clear, constructive, and comprehensive feedback and recommendations.

  • Reviewers must respond within the designated timeframe (maximum 3 weeks).

  • Reviews must be objective, honest, and unbiased, focusing solely on academic merit.

  • Reviewers should verify the accuracy and appropriateness of citations and references.

  • Manuscript content must be treated as confidential and must not be used for personal advantage.

  • Reviews should be conducted professionally without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, race, or nationality.

Author Ethics

  • Authors must ensure that their submitted manuscripts are original, based on their own research or ideas, and free from plagiarism or data manipulation.

  • Manuscripts must not be submitted to or published in other journals. In case of redundant submission, the manuscript will be rejected.

  • Authors must properly cite and reference all sources and must not misrepresent others’ work.

  • Authors agree that manuscripts may be edited for clarity and formatting without altering the main ideas or findings.

  • Authors must comply with ethical standards to avoid conflicts of interest and to ensure smooth publication processing.

Journal Manager / Publisher Ethics

  • The journal manager/publisher is responsible for overseeing the publication process, including editing, peer review, and layout, in accordance with established journal standards.

  • The journal manager/publisher ensures academic freedom for editors and reviewers.

  • Intellectual property rights and confidentiality of submissions must be protected.

  • The publisher supports ethical integrity and ensures editorial independence throughout the publication process.