Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

This statement of ethics for Educaniora, published by Educaniora.org, outlines the ethical principles and standards for all parties involved in the publication process, including the chief editor, editorial board members, reviewers, authors, and readers. This statement is adapted from the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and ensures the maintenance of high standards of integrity and quality in the publishing process. By adhering to these ethical guidelines, we aim to foster a culture of transparency, respect, and accountability within the academic community.

Publication Ethics

Articles published in Educaniora are essential building blocks in the development of a coherent and respected body of knowledge on education and humanities. They reflect the quality of the authors and the institutions that support them. It is crucial to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in publishing, including authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, the publisher, and the society. Editors of Educaniora are committed to ensuring that all procedures facilitate an objective and intellectual evaluation process. Manuscripts are evaluated without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political ideology.

Duties of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been previously published. Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources are mandatory.
Multiple Submissions: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. They can only publish their work elsewhere after receiving a formal rejection or if their request to withdraw the manuscript is accepted.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite all influential publications relevant to their research.
Disclosure of Errors: If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they must promptly inform the chief editor or publisher to correct or retract the article.
Contribution and Accountability: Authors should significantly contribute to the research and be held accountable for any shortcomings in their work.
Data Ethics: Authors must ensure that all data presented in their manuscript is accurate, valid, and has been collected and analyzed in accordance with ethical standards. Misrepresentation or fabrication of data is considered a serious ethical breach.

Duties of Reviewers

Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and not disclose any information regarding the submission to anyone except the editorial team.
Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, fairly, and professionally. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest and may refuse to review a submission if they feel unqualified or have competing interests.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should ensure the originality of the manuscript and be alert to any potential plagiarism or redundant publication.
Ethical Concerns: Any ethical misconduct encountered during the review process should be reported to the chief editor.
Timeliness: Reviewers should adhere to the timeline for the review process and inform the chief editor if an extension is needed.

Duties of Editorial Board Members

Contribution: Actively contribute to the development and success of the journal.
Promotion: Act as ambassadors for the journal, continuously supporting and promoting its mission and values.
Reviewing: Review assigned manuscripts and provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of the journal.

Duties of the Chief Editor

Fair Evaluation: Evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual merit without regard to the authors' personal characteristics.
Confidentiality: Ensure the confidentiality of manuscripts and not disclose any information about submissions to anyone outside the publication process.
Decision-Making: Have the responsibility to decide when and which articles are to be published.
Consultation: Actively seek the views of board members, reviewers, and authors on how to improve the journal.
Clear Instructions: Provide clear instructions to potential contributors on the submission process and what is expected of the authors.
Reviewer Selection: Ensure appropriate reviewers are selected for the reviewing process.

Duties of Readers

Engagement: Readers should engage with the journal’s content critically and constructively.
Respect for Intellectual Property: Readers must respect the intellectual property rights of the authors and not misuse the content.
Reporting Misconduct: Readers should report any suspected ethical misconduct or plagiarism to the chief editor.

Data Ethics

Educaniora is committed to promoting the highest standards of data ethics. Authors, reviewers, and editors must ensure that all data associated with research articles is handled with integrity. This includes:

Accuracy: All data must be accurately represented. Misrepresentation or fabrication of data is unacceptable.
Transparency: Authors must be transparent about the methods used to collect and analyze data.
Privacy: Authors must ensure that any data involving human subjects is collected with appropriate consent and confidentiality measures.
Reproducibility: Data should be made available to other researchers to enable reproducibility of results, provided it does not violate confidentiality agreements.

By adhering to this Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement, Educaniora ensures the integrity and quality of the research it publishes, fostering a respectful and ethical academic community.

For more information on the principles of publication ethics, please visit the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).