Publication Ethics

DIDAKTORIA: Journal of Educational Research is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the principles of transparency, integrity, professionalism, and academic responsibility.

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors must ensure that:

  1. The submitted manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal.
  2. All data presented in the manuscript are accurate, valid, and free from fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.
  3. Proper acknowledgment and citation are provided for all sources, references, and contributions of others.
  4. Authorship is limited to individuals who have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript preparation.
  5. Any conflict of interest related to the manuscript is clearly disclosed.
  6. Research involving human participants follows ethical standards and includes informed consent where necessary.
  7. Authors are willing to revise and improve the manuscript according to reviewers’ and editors’ recommendations.

Ethical Guidelines for Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  1. Making publication decisions based on the academic merit and relevance of the manuscript.
  2. Evaluating manuscripts fairly without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or political views.
  3. Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
  4. Preventing conflicts of interest in the editorial process.
  5. Taking appropriate action in cases of plagiarism, unethical research practices, or publication misconduct.

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  1. Conduct reviews objectively, professionally, and constructively.
  2. Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process.
  3. Provide clear and evidence-based recommendations to improve manuscript quality.
  4. Inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest.
  5. Identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors.

Publication Malpractice

Publication malpractice includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Improper authorship attribution
  • Citation manipulation
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

Any proven misconduct will result in rejection, retraction, or other appropriate editorial actions.