Publication Ethics

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

• Publishing an article in a peer-reviewed journal like JEEF plays a vital role in building a reliable and respected body of scholarly knowledge. It reflects the quality of the research conducted by the authors and the institutions that support them. Since peer-reviewed publications uphold the principles of the scientific method, it is crucial for all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, publishers, and the academic community—to adhere to established ethical standards.
• JEEF is fully committed to upholding its responsibilities at every stage of the publication process. We ensure that advertising, reprints, or any commercial interests do not influence editorial decisions. Furthermore, the English Education Study Program in Faculty of Teacher Training and Education at University of Mataram and the Editorial Board are dedicated to supporting communication with other journals and publishers whenever necessary.

 

Publication Decisions

The journal editor holds the authority to decide which submitted articles should be published, based on the work’s significance and reliability. Editorial decisions are guided by the journal’s policies and relevant legal standards concerning defamation, copyright issues, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with fellow editors or reviewers as part of the decision-making process.

 

Fair Evaluation

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their academic merit, regardless of the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnicity, citizenship, or political views.

 

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and only share information with individuals involved in the review and publication process.

 

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished material from a submitted manuscript in their own research without the author’s explicit written permission.

 

Editorial Support

Peer reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and may help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

 

Timeliness

If a reviewer feels unqualified or unable to provide a timely review, they must inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.

 

 

Confidentiality

Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential and must not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

 

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively and respectfully, with clear, well-supported arguments, avoiding personal criticism.

 

Source Acknowledgement

Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by the authors and inform the editor of any similarities or overlaps with other published work.

 

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must not use any privileged information for personal benefit and should avoid reviewing manuscripts where they have conflicts of interest with the authors or institutions involved.

 

Author Responsibilities:

 

• Accurate Reporting
  Authors must present their research honestly and thoroughly, ensuring enough detail and references for replication. Fabricating or misrepresenting data is unethical.
• Data Access and Retention
  Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should be ready to make it publicly available or retain it for a reasonable period.
• Originality and Plagiarism
  Manuscripts must be original, and any use of others’ work should be properly cited.
• Multiple or Concurrent Submissions
  Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously or publishing the same research in more than one journal is unethical.
• Source Acknowledgement
  Authors must always give proper credit to the work of others that influenced their research.
• Authorship
  Only those who have significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript and its submission.
• Hazards and Ethical Considerations
  If the study involves hazardous materials or work with human or animal subjects, these must be clearly described in the manuscript.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
  Authors must disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest and acknowledge all funding sources.
• Corrections of Errors
  If an author discovers a serious error in a published article, they are responsible for notifying the journal and working with the editor to correct or retract the publication.

 

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Dewi Satria Elmiana, M.Pd., Ed.D.

Editor-in-Chief,

Journal of English Education Forum (JEEF)