Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Edukasi: Jurnal Pendidikan adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. The journal upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all reasonable measures against publication misconduct. All parties—editors, authors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to follow the ethical principles below.

1. Duties of Editors

  • Make fair, unbiased, and timely publication decisions based on the manuscript’s scholarly merit and fit to the journal’s scope.
  • Ensure a transparent, rigorous, and confidential peer-review process.
  • Maintain the integrity of the academic record; issue corrections, clarifications, retractions, or apologies when needed.
  • Protect the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and submitted content.
  • Manage conflicts of interest and avoid decisions influenced by commercial or personal interests.

2. Duties of Authors

  • Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another outlet.
  • Avoid misconduct such as plagiarism, data fabrication/falsification, redundant publication, and inappropriate authorship.
  • Provide accurate data and sufficient detail/reference so others can replicate or build upon the work.
  • Disclose all funding sources and relevant conflicts of interest.
  • Obtain and state ethical approvals for studies involving humans or animals, and protect participant privacy and confidentiality.
  • Promptly notify the editor of significant errors discovered after submission or publication and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely reviews that help improve the manuscript’s quality.
  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents; do not use unpublished material for personal advantage.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline reviews where such conflicts exist.
  • Be alert to potential ethical issues (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate publication, unethical research design) and inform the editor as needed.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • Safeguard editorial independence and support the editorial process and ethical oversight.
  • Ensure transparency of policies and prevent commercial influence on editorial decisions.
  • Support post-publication updates (corrections/retractions) and archiving for long-term access.

5. Ethical Oversight and Misconduct Handling

Allegations of misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data fabrication, authorship disputes) will be handled using the COPE flowcharts and guidance. Where necessary, the journal may contact authors’ institutions or relevant bodies to investigate. Confirmed cases may result in rejection, retraction, or other appropriate actions.

6. Complaints and Appeals

The journal provides a clear mechanism for complaints and appeals regarding editorial decisions, peer review, or ethical concerns. Unresolved matters may be escalated according to COPE recommendations.