Ethical Principles

The Journal of Study and Innovation in Education and Development (JSIED) is deeply committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. We adhere strictly to ethical guidelines to ensure that all aspects of the publication process— from submission to review, and eventual publication— uphold the values of transparency, honesty, and respect for all parties involved. Our publication ethics policies are in line with international standards, including the guidelines provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Duties of Authors

1.1 Originality and Plagiarism:

  • Original Work: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and has not been published elsewhere in any form. If the work or parts of it have been published or presented elsewhere, this must be clearly disclosed at the time of submission.
  • Plagiarism: The journal has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Authors are required to appropriately cite any content or ideas that are not their own. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using tools like iThenticate, and any detected plagiarism will lead to immediate rejection of the manuscript.

1.2 Acknowledgment of Sources:

  • Authors should accurately acknowledge the work of others, including data, concepts, and methodologies, that have influenced the research. Proper citations and references must be included for all sources.

1.3 Authorship Criteria:

  • Authorship: Only individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research should be listed as authors. This includes contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.
  • Corresponding Author: The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree with its submission.
  • Changes in Authorship: Any changes to the authorship (additions, deletions, or reordering of authors) after submission must be approved by all co-authors and should be communicated to the editorial office with an explanation.

1.4 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:

  • Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. This includes any funding sources, financial relationships, or personal relationships with organizations or individuals that could be perceived as influencing the work.

1.5 Data Access and Retention:

  • Authors should be prepared to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review if requested and should be prepared to make the data publicly available if possible. Authors are expected to retain the data for a reasonable period after publication.

1.6 Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication:

  • Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting a manuscript to multiple journals concurrently is unethical and unacceptable. If parts of the content overlap with another published or submitted manuscript, this must be clearly stated and cited.

1.7 Ethical Approval and Research Subjects:

  • Authors must ensure that all studies involving human or animal subjects have been approved by relevant ethics committees and that the research complies with all relevant guidelines. Written informed consent must be obtained for human subjects, and their privacy rights should be respected.

2. Duties of Editors

2.1 Fair Play:

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their academic merit (importance, originality, validity of the study, clarity) and relevance to the scope of the journal, without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, citizenship, religious beliefs, or political philosophy.

2.2 Confidentiality:

  • Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

2.3 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:

  • Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the express written consent of the author. Editors should recuse themselves from considering manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the papers.

2.4 Decision-Making:

  • The editor-in-chief is responsible for making the final decision on which of the submitted manuscripts will be published. The decision should be based on the manuscript’s importance, originality, and clarity, and the study’s validity and relevance to the journal’s scope.

2.5 Ethical Oversight:

  • Editors are responsible for monitoring and ensuring the integrity of the publication process. They must take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of papers where research misconduct has occurred, including fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, and plagiarism.

3. Duties of Reviewers

3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions:

  • Peer reviewers play a vital role in the editorial process by assisting the editors in making publication decisions. They also provide constructive feedback to the authors to help improve their manuscripts.

3.2 Confidentiality:

  • Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share or discuss the manuscript with others, except as authorized by the editor.

3.3 Standards of Objectivity:

  • Reviews should be conducted objectively. Reviewers should express their views clearly with supporting arguments and avoid personal criticism of the authors. Reviewers should also respect the intellectual independence of the authors.

3.4 Acknowledgment of Sources:

  • Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which the reviewer has personal knowledge should be brought to the editor’s attention.

3.5 Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:

  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their evaluation of the manuscript. If a reviewer feels unqualified to review a manuscript or knows that its review will be affected by personal or professional bias, they should notify the editor and excuse themselves from the review process.

3.6 Promptness:

  • Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the specified timeframe. If a reviewer anticipates a delay, they should inform the editor promptly to allow the manuscript to be reassigned to another reviewer.

4. Duties of the Publisher

4.1 Editorial Independence:

  • The publisher of JSIED ensures that the editors have full authority over the editorial content of the journal. The publisher does not interfere with the editorial decision-making process.

4.2 Supporting Editorial Processes:

  • The publisher works closely with editors to support them in managing the journal’s editorial processes and ensuring that the content published is of the highest quality and integrity. This includes providing resources, tools, and training to editors and reviewers.

4.3 Handling Misconduct:

  • The publisher has a duty to take all necessary steps to maintain the integrity of the academic record. This includes investigating any cases of suspected misconduct, such as plagiarism, falsification of data, or unethical research practices. If necessary, the publisher will issue corrections, retractions, and apologies as needed.

4.4 Digital Preservation:

  • The publisher ensures the digital preservation of the journal’s content, ensuring that all articles are archived in a manner that they remain accessible to readers in the future, even if the journal ceases publication.

5. Addressing Ethical Issues

5.1 Allegations of Research Misconduct:

  • JSIED takes allegations of research misconduct seriously. If a complaint is received, the editor will first conduct a preliminary investigation. If the allegations are found to be credible, the editor may contact the authors’ institutions or other appropriate bodies for further investigation.
  • In cases where misconduct is confirmed, JSIED will take appropriate actions, which may include the correction or retraction of the published work, and barring the authors from future submissions to the journal.

5.2 Retractions and Corrections:

  • If an error or ethical breach is identified in a published article, JSIED will issue a correction or retraction as appropriate. Retractions will be issued for articles that contain major errors or fraudulent data, while corrections will be issued for minor errors that do not affect the overall conclusions of the paper.

5.3 Responding to Complaints and Appeals:

  • JSIED has a clear process for handling complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions. Complaints should be directed to the editor-in-chief, who will review the issue and take appropriate action. If the complainant is not satisfied with the editor's response, the issue can be escalated to the publisher.

5.4 Ethical Standards in Publishing:

  • JSIED is committed to maintaining ethical standards in all aspects of publishing. This includes the accurate representation of data, ethical treatment of research subjects, and the honest reporting of conflicts of interest. All stakeholders, including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers, are expected to uphold these standards to maintain the credibility and integrity of the journal.


Plagiarism

The Journal of Study and Innovation in Education and Development (JSIED) takes a strong stance against plagiarism in all its forms. We believe that academic integrity is foundational to the advancement of knowledge and the credibility of scholarly work.

To uphold these standards, all submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using the SAMIM NOOR software before the peer-review process begins. SAMIM NOOR is a leading Persian plagiarism detection tool that compares submitted manuscripts against a comprehensive database of academic works, publications, and internet sources.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • Minor Plagiarism: Instances where minor text overlap is detected may lead to a request for revision and proper citation of sources.
  • Major Plagiarism: Significant text duplication without proper attribution will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript and a potential ban on future submissions from the authors involved.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that their submissions are original and properly referenced. The journal reserves the right to take appropriate actions in cases of plagiarism, including contacting the authors’ institutions or taking legal action if necessary.