Publication Ethics Statement

Journal of Educational Change and Innovation is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

Authors are required to:

  • Submit original works and properly cite all sources

  • Ensure that the manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere

  • Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and redundant publication

  • Acknowledge all contributors and disclose any conflicts of interest

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on academic merit, originality, and relevance

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts

  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely review process

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively and constructively

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts

  • Declare any conflicts of interest

  • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors

Ethical Oversight

Any ethical misconduct identified at any stage of the publication process will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines. The journal reserves the right to reject or retract articles in cases of proven ethical violations.