Publication Ethics

LearnScape: Journal of Education and Learning is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on internationally recognized best practices in scholarly publishing.

1. Ethical Principles

All parties involved in the publication process : authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to adhere to ethical standards, including integrity, transparency, and accountability in research and publication.

2. Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

  • Originality: Submitted manuscripts are original works and have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism: All sources are properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
  • Data Integrity: Data presented are accurate and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
  • Authorship: All listed authors have significantly contributed to the research.
  • Disclosure: Any conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.
  • Ethical Research: Research involving human participants must comply with ethical standards and include appropriate approval where required.

3. Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance.
  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in handling submissions.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

4. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers should:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.
  • Declare any potential conflicts of interest.

5. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to LearnScape undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and academic quality.

6. Publication Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Citation manipulation

If misconduct is detected, the journal will take appropriate actions, including rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.

7. Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as necessary.

8. Copyright and Access

Authors retain copyright of their work, and the journal supports open access to ensure the broad dissemination of knowledge.

9. Ethical Oversight

The journal is committed to maintaining ethical oversight at all stages of the publication process and encourages reporting of any ethical concerns related to submitted or published works.