Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics – Giyat: Education Science Journal

Giyat: Education Science is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in academic publishing. The journal follows the ethical principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to these ethical standards.

1. Duties of Authors

  • Originality and Authenticity: Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original works that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • Citation and Acknowledgment: Proper citation and acknowledgment must be given to the work of others. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

  • Authorship: Only those who have made a significant contribution to the research and writing process should be listed as authors.

  • Data Accuracy: Authors must present accurate data and sufficient details to allow replication. Falsification or fabrication of data is unethical.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their research.

  • Corrections and Retractions: If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

2. Duties of Editors

  • Fair and Impartial Review: Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, without discrimination.

  • Confidentiality: Editors must keep all submitted manuscripts confidential and must not disclose any information to unauthorized parties.

  • Decision Responsibility: Editors have full authority to accept or reject manuscripts based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s policies.

  • Conflict of Interest: Editors must not handle manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

3. Duties of Reviewers

  • Objective Evaluation: Reviewers must assess manuscripts fairly, objectively, and within the scope of their expertise.

  • Confidentiality: All reviewed manuscripts must remain confidential and should not be shared or discussed with others.

  • Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide clear, respectful, and constructive comments to help authors improve their work.

  • Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers must inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest or inability to review a manuscript objectively.

4. Duties of the Publisher

  • The publisher ensures that all stages of publication uphold ethical and professional standards.

  • The publisher works with editors to prevent malpractice, plagiarism, or unethical conduct.

  • The publisher is committed to supporting transparency, academic integrity, and open access dissemination of knowledge.