Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Multitech Publisher publishes the International Journal of Applied Educational Research (IJAER) on a monthly basis. Registered under number AHU-036359.AH.01.30.Tahun 2023, it operates from Berastagi, North Sumatera, Indonesia, and is accessible as an open-access journal online. The following outlines the ethical principles governing the actions of authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers involved in the publication process, with adherence to COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Guidelines for Journal Publication Ethics

Publishing in the International Journal of Applied Educational Research (IJAER) is a significant step in building a credible and trusted network of knowledge, reflecting the high standards of authors and their supporting institutions. Peer-reviewed publications uphold and embody scientific integrity. The journal's publisher is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are not swayed by advertising, commercial interests, or reprints.

Decisions Regarding Publication

The editor of IJAER selects the most appropriate manuscripts for publication based on their authenticity and relevance to the readership. These decisions follow editorial policies and legal considerations related to plagiarism, copyright, and libel. Editors may consult other editors or reviewers when necessary.

Fair Play

Editorial decisions are always based on the intellectual quality of the manuscript, with no bias related to the author’s political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or nationality.

Confidentiality

Editorial staff may only share manuscript details with the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and others involved in the publishing process.

Conflicts of Interest and Disclosure

Editors must not use unpublished material from a manuscript in their research without the author's explicit consent.

Authors' Responsibilities

  1. Reporting Guidelines: Authors should present an accurate account of the research conducted, with an objective evaluation of its significance. Data should be presented truthfully, and adequate information must be provided for replication. False or misleading claims are unethical.

  2. Data Access and Retention: Authors should submit raw data with their manuscript and agree to make it publicly available, in line with best practices, and retain it for a reasonable period after publication.

  3. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure their work is original and properly cite any sources used.

  4. Multiple, Concurrent, or Redundant Publications: Authors should not submit the same study to multiple journals simultaneously. This practice is considered unethical.

  5. Source Acknowledgment: All sources that influenced the work should be cited.

  6. Paper Authorship: Only those who significantly contributed to the research should be listed as authors. The corresponding author should ensure all co-authors approve the manuscript before submission.

  7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that could affect the study's findings. All funding sources should be acknowledged.

  8. Basic Mistakes in Published Works: Authors must promptly inform the journal editor of any errors in their published work and collaborate to correct or retract the article.

  9. Risks Involving Human or Animal Subjects: Any research involving special risks must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

Editors' Roles

  1. Fair Play: Editors assess manuscripts based solely on intellectual merit, without discrimination based on personal characteristics.

  2. Confidentiality: Manuscript details are shared only with those involved in the review process.

  3. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished materials from submissions in their own research.

  4. Decisions about Publication: Editors determine which manuscripts are published based on their validity and relevance. They may consult editorial board policies and relevant laws regarding plagiarism and copyright.

  5. Review of Manuscripts: Editors ensure that each manuscript is evaluated for originality and arrange appropriate peer review. Editors should choose qualified reviewers and avoid conflicts of interest.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

  1. Editorial Decision Support: Peer reviewers help editors make decisions and provide feedback to improve the manuscript.

  2. Promptness: Reviewers should inform the editor if they cannot complete the review in time or are not qualified to assess the submission.

  3. Objectivity: Reviews should be unbiased and based on the manuscript's merit, not personal attacks on the author.

  4. Confidentiality: Manuscripts should be handled confidentially and not discussed with others unless permitted by the editor.

  5. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure: Reviewers must not use privileged knowledge for personal gain. Any conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

  6. Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should point out any relevant work that has been overlooked by the author and inform the editor of any overlap with other publications they are aware of.