Publication Ethics

Journal of Educational Learning Ononiha (JELO) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. JELO is dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly articles in the fields of education and learning, educational management, evaluation and assessment, and educational technology. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process of the journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher. This publication ethics statement is based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal is an essential part of the development of a credible and respected body of knowledge. It reflects the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed publications uphold the scientific method and contribute to the advancement of scholarship. Therefore, it is important for all parties involved in the publication process to adhere to ethical standards, including authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions
The editor of JELO is responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published. The decision must be based on the scholarly merit of the manuscript, its originality, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field of education. Editors may consult with reviewers and members of the editorial board in making publication decisions. Editorial decisions must also comply with applicable legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic and intellectual merit without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by editors in their own research without the author’s explicit written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and may also help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Promptness
Any invited reviewer who feels unqualified to review the manuscript or is unable to complete the review within the requested time should promptly notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.

Standards of Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of the author is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their views clearly and support their evaluations with sound arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors. They should also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published works known to them.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal benefit. Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, institutions, or organizations connected to the work.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards
Authors of original research articles should present an accurate account of the work performed and provide an objective discussion of its significance. The manuscript should contain sufficient detail and references to enable others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention
Authors may be required to provide the raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable time after publication.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. If the work or words of others are used, they must be properly cited or quoted. All manuscripts submitted to JELO will be checked for plagiarism. Manuscripts with substantial plagiarism will be rejected.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. Submitting the same work concurrently to multiple journals constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite all publications that have influenced the preparation of the manuscript.

Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All persons who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agreed to its submission.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his or her published work, the author must promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in retracting or correcting the article