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Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The Global Journal of Education (GJE) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards at all stages of the publication process. Our goal is to ensure that the research we publish is original, reliable, and contributes to the advancement of educational theory and practice.

We adhere to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct for editors, reviewers, and authors.

Ethical Standards for Authors

Authors submitting to GJE must:

  1. Originality – Ensure that all submitted manuscripts are original and have not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  2. Proper Citation – Appropriately credit and cite all sources to avoid plagiarism.

  3. Authorship Accuracy – The listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and writing. “Ghost authorship” is prohibited.

  4. Copyright and Permissions – Ensure that all figures, tables, and supplementary materials have the necessary permissions for use.

  5. Conflict of Interest – Disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research.

  6. Error Notification – Inform the editor immediately if a significant error is found in the published work to enable an erratum, addendum, or retraction.

  7. No Defamatory Content – Avoid libelous, defamatory, or unlawful statements.

  8. Ethical Compliance – For studies involving human participants, state that ethical approval was obtained and participants’ consent was secured when applicable.

Ethical Standards for Editors and Reviewers

Editors, associate editors, editorial board members, and reviewers must:

  1. Fair Review – Evaluate manuscripts objectively, based on relevance, significance, and academic quality.

  2. Quality Improvement – Provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

  3. Misconduct Prevention – Identify and prevent publication of works with research misconduct.

  4. Plagiarism Check – Report suspected plagiarism or duplicate publication to the editor.

  5. Conflict of Interest – Declare any conflicts of interest relating to a specific manuscript or author.

  6. Confidentiality – Treat all submitted manuscripts and related materials as confidential.

  7. Professional Communication – Maintain respect and professionalism in all correspondence.

Common Ethical Issues

  • Plagiarism – All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Redundant/Dual Publication – Submissions must be unpublished and not under review elsewhere.

  • Self-Plagiarism/Text Recycling – Reuse of the author’s own previous content must be appropriately cited.

  • Authorship Disputes – All contributors who meet authorship criteria must be listed, and all must agree on the authorship order.

  • Conflict of Interest – Any conflicts must be disclosed at submission.

Procedures for Ethical Breaches

If an ethical violation is suspected:

  1. The issue will be reported to the Editor-in-Chief with supporting evidence.

  2. The editor will review the case promptly.

  3. Minor breaches will be addressed directly with the author or reviewer.

  4. Serious breaches may be referred to the author’s institution or employer.

  5. Possible actions include:

    • Written warning to the author/reviewer

    • Publication of an editorial or erratum describing the breach

    • Retraction of the article

    • Reporting to a professional or regulatory body

Any cases not explicitly covered will follow COPE best practice guidelines.

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