Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Journal of Educational Innovation in Science and Technology (JEIST) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This policy applies to authors, editors, reviewers, and the journal management team.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for:

  • Ensuring that submitted manuscripts are original.

  • Ensuring that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere.

  • Avoiding plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and manipulation of research data.

  • Providing accurate and transparent information about the research.

  • Properly acknowledging all sources and contributions.

  • Obtaining ethical approval when required.

  • Declaring potential conflicts of interest.

  • Disclosing funding sources.

  • Ensuring that all listed authors have made substantial contributions to the research.

  • Cooperating with the editorial team when corrections or clarifications are required.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts objectively and fairly.

  • Maintaining confidentiality throughout the editorial process.

  • Selecting appropriate reviewers.

  • Making publication decisions based on academic quality.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.

  • Responding appropriately to suspected ethical violations.

  • Maintaining the integrity of the published scholarly record.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are responsible for:

  • Conducting objective and constructive reviews.

  • Maintaining confidentiality.

  • Identifying relevant published work that has not been cited.

  • Reporting potential plagiarism or ethical concerns.

  • Declaring conflicts of interest.

  • Completing reviews within the agreed timeframe.

4. Plagiarism

JEIST does not tolerate plagiarism in any form. Manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software.

Manuscripts containing significant plagiarism may be rejected.

5. Fabrication and Falsification

Fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or inappropriate modification of research data is considered serious misconduct and may result in rejection or retraction of the published article.

6. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence the publication process.

7. Corrections and Retractions

JEIST may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.