Publication Ethics

JIPEI (Journal of Inclusive Primary Education Innovations): Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
JIPEI's Publication Ethics is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society.
The editorial board of JIPEI (Journal of Inclusive Primary Education Innovations) takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing seriously and recognizes its ethical and professional responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions.
The mechanism of journal regulation follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) which can be accessed at https://publicationethics.org.

Publication and Authorship
All submitted papers are subject to a strict peer-review process by at least two national or international reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
The review process is a double-blind peer review.
The factors taken into account in the review include relevance, soundness, significance, originality, readability, and language quality.
Possible editorial decisions include acceptance, acceptance with revisions, or rejection.
If authors are encouraged to revise and resubmit a submission, there is no guarantee that the revised submission will be accepted.
Rejected articles will not be re-reviewed.
Acceptance of a paper is constrained by legal requirements regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
No research may be published in more than one publication.
Authors’ Responsibilities
Authors must certify that their manuscripts are their original work.
Authors must certify that the manuscript has not been previously published elsewhere.
Authors must certify that the manuscript is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Authors must participate in the peer-review process.
Authors are obliged to provide retractions or corrections of mistakes.
All authors listed in the manuscript must have significantly contributed to the research.
Authors must ensure that all data presented are real and authentic.
Authors must notify the editors of any conflicts of interest.
Authors must properly identify and cite all sources used in the manuscript.
Authors must report any errors they discover in their published paper to the editors.
Reviewers’ Responsibilities
Reviewers must keep all information regarding manuscripts confidential and treat them as privileged information.
Reviews should be conducted objectively without personal criticism of the author.
Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments.
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
Reviewers should inform the Editor-in-Chief of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other published work of which they are aware.
Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors or institutions involved.
Editors’ Responsibilities
Editors have full responsibility and authority to accept or reject manuscripts.
Editors are responsible for the content and overall quality of the publication.
Editors should consider the needs of authors and readers in improving the journal.
Editors must ensure the quality of published papers and the integrity of the academic record.
Editors should publish corrections or errata when necessary.
Editors should be aware of research funding sources.
Editors should base decisions solely on the importance, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope.
Editors should not reverse decisions without strong justification.
Editors must preserve the anonymity of reviewers.
Editors must ensure that all published research complies with internationally accepted ethical standards.
Editors should only accept papers when reasonably certain of their quality.
Editors must act upon suspected misconduct and seek resolution.
Editors must not reject papers based solely on suspicion without evidence.
Editors must avoid conflicts of interest among all parties involved.
Publication Decision
The Editor-in-Chief of JIPEI (Journal of Inclusive Primary Education Innovations) is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work and its importance to researchers and readers must guide such decisions. Editors may be guided by the policies of the editorial board and legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
To ensure originality, all submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin, under the supervision of the assigned editor.
Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers in making publication decisions.
Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts based solely on intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial advisors, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the express written consent of the author.

Duties of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.
Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to review promptly should notify the editor and withdraw from the process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
Standards of Objectivity
Reviews must be conducted objectively with clear supporting arguments.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work and report any similarity or overlap.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must not use privileged information for personal advantage and should avoid conflicts of interest.

Duties of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must present accurate and objective accounts of their research. Data must be reported accurately, and sufficient detail should be provided for replication.
Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite all sources.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is unethical and unacceptable.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be provided.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and agree to submission.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest and all sources of funding.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
Authors must promptly notify the editor of any significant errors and cooperate in correcting or retracting the paper.