Publication Ethics

JP (Jurnal Pendidikan): Teori dan Praktik is committed to publishing rigorous, original, and ethically conducted scholarship in education. These standards apply to manuscripts under consideration, published articles, editors, reviewers, authors, and the publisher. Editorial policies are guided by internationally recognised good practices, including COPE-related principles, while the journal remains responsible for its own decisions and procedures.

1. Responsibilities of editors

Editors assess manuscripts on academic merit, relevance to the journal’s educational scope, originality, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and clarity, without unlawful discrimination or improper external influence.
Editors conduct an initial screening, select suitably qualified reviewers, manage confidentiality, and make independent publication decisions after considering peer-review recommendations. Reviewers advise; the responsible editor retains final decision-making authority.
Editors disclose and manage conflicts of interest, including by recusing themselves and appointing an alternative handling editor whenever impartiality may be impaired.
Editors protect unpublished manuscripts and personal data, do not appropriate privileged information, and take credible ethical concerns seriously whether raised before or after publication.
Editors provide reasonable opportunities for authors to answer material concerns, consult qualified experts or institutions where appropriate, and correct the published record through appropriately identified notices when justified.

2. Responsibilities of reviewers

Reviewers should accept assignments only where they have sufficient expertise, time, and independence; otherwise they must promptly decline or disclose potential conflicts.
Reviewers must assess submissions objectively and confidentially, explain major criticisms with relevant evidence, and avoid insulting language, discriminatory comments, or requests for citations that serve personal interests.
Reviewers should alert editors to serious concerns such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated or manipulated data, or ethical problems without independently contacting the authors or publicising the allegations.
Unpublished manuscripts, data, and peer-review materials may not be used for personal gain, shared with unauthorised persons, or uploaded to external services that compromise confidentiality without specific editorial authorisation.
Reviewers should provide timely evaluations and disclose any circumstances that could prevent a fair and independent report.

3. Responsibilities of authors

Authors must submit original work that is not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, accurately report research methods and findings, provide proper attribution, and disclose substantial overlap or related manuscripts.
All named authors must have made substantive contributions, participated in drafting or critical revision, approved the version submitted and accepted for publication, and agreed to be accountable for their contributions and for resolving questions about the integrity of the work.
The corresponding author must ensure that co-authors have approved their names, order, and contribution statements; honorary, guest, and ghost authorship are unacceptable. Changes after submission require a documented explanation and written consent from all affected authors.
Authors must disclose funding, relevant financial or non-financial conflicts of interest, ethics approval and informed consent where applicable, and any material permissions necessary for use of third-party content.
Authors must respond to reviewers and editors constructively, retain research records where appropriate, and promptly notify the journal of significant errors or credible integrity concerns discovered after publication.
Where the journal adopts a formal policy on AI-assisted writing or analysis, authors must comply with it, describe relevant tool use as required, and remain responsible for the work and all references.

4. Responsibilities of the publisher

The publisher supports editorial independence, transparent management of publication charges, responsible record keeping, reliable dissemination, and the long-term availability of scholarly content.
The publisher cooperates with editors in appropriately handling allegations of misconduct, rights-related disputes, corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions without predetermining the outcome of an investigation.
Where suspected misconduct requires access to institutional records or research data, the publisher and editor may seek cooperation from the responsible research institution or competent authority, subject to privacy and legal considerations.

5. Authorship, conflicts of interest and peer review

JP requires meaningful contributions to the research and manuscript, critical drafting or revision, approval of the final version, and accountability for the work. Non-author contributors should be acknowledged with permission. Authors, editors, and reviewers must declare relevant conflicts early; editors may assign a different handling editor or reviewer, request additional disclosure, or take another proportionate step. Editorial acceptance must not depend on the ability to pay an article publication charge.

The journal publicly states that submissions undergo anonymous review by at least two qualified reviewers. The exact model — [EDITORIAL CONFIRMATION: single-anonymous or double-anonymous] — and permitted exceptions must be defined and communicated consistently on the Peer Review Process page. Reviewers’ comments inform but do not replace the editor’s judgment.

6. Allegations, complaints and appeals

Concerns about fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, redundant publication, inappropriate authorship, undeclared conflicts, peer-review manipulation, or other serious ethical breaches may be reported confidentially to [INSERT VERIFIED EDITORIAL CONTACT EMAIL OR OJS CHANNEL]. The editor will acknowledge a credible report, assess available evidence, prevent conflicted persons from handling the case, and invite relevant parties to respond where appropriate. Research institutions may be asked to investigate matters beyond the journal’s access or authority. All decisions and supporting reasons should be documented and handled with due care for confidentiality and fairness.

Authors may submit a reasoned appeal of an editorial decision or complaint about process to [INSERT APPEAL CONTACT OR CHANNEL]. An editor not previously responsible for the decision should review the appeal where feasible. Appeals do not guarantee acceptance or overturning of the original decision.

7. Post-publication correction of the record

When a published article contains an error that does not invalidate its central findings, JP may publish a clearly labelled correction. A retraction may be appropriate where findings are unreliable due to serious error or misconduct, or where publication involves serious ethical or legal violations. An expression of concern may be issued when substantial concerns remain unresolved and readers need timely notice. The journal will explain the basis of its decision without unsupported accusations, date each notice, provide a direct link to the affected article, and preserve the research record rather than silently deleting the original publication.

8. Related policies and publication information

For manuscript preparation, author charges, copyright, licence, access, and editorial contacts, please refer to the JP About, Submissions, Copyright Notice, and Contact pages. New policies on manuscript types, long-term digital preservation, and post-publication discussion should be linked here ONLY after they have been approved and made publicly accessible.