Publication Ethics (COPE)

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Education and Learning Studies (IJELS), established in 2025 and published by PT. Intelektiva Global Nusantara, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing malpractice. This policy follows the principles of the :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} (COPE).

All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and publisher—must adhere to ethical standards to ensure integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing.

Duties of Editors
  • Make publication decisions based on merit, originality, clarity, and relevance.
  • Evaluate manuscripts without discrimination.
  • Ensure a fair double-blind peer review process.
  • Maintain confidentiality of submissions.
  • Avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Act on ethical concerns appropriately.
Duties of Reviewers
  • Provide objective and constructive feedback.
  • Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
  • Identify relevant uncited work.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Complete reviews within agreed timelines.
Duties of Authors
  • Submit original and accurate research.
  • Avoid multiple submissions.
  • Provide proper citations.
  • List only significant contributors as authors.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Report significant errors promptly.
Core Ethical Policies
  • Plagiarism: Checked using Turnitin (max similarity 20%).
  • Duplicate Submission: Strictly prohibited.
  • Data Fabrication: Leads to rejection or retraction.
  • Conflict of Interest: Must be disclosed.
  • Authorship Changes: Require approval from all authors.
  • Ethical Oversight: Must comply with institutional standards.
Handling of Publication Misconduct

All allegations of misconduct are investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines. Actions may include rejection, correction, retraction, and notification to relevant institutions.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal issues corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Complaints and Appeals

Appeals and complaints are handled transparently and fairly following COPE best practices.

IJELS is committed to ethical, transparent, and responsible scholarly communication.