Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement for Journal of Digital Learning Futures

The Journal of Digital Learning Futures is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and ensuring the integrity, transparency, and fairness of the publishing process. The journal adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows internationally recognized best practices.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Authors must submit original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • Proper citation and acknowledgment of other works are required.

  • Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.

  • Research involving humans or animals must comply with ethical regulations and approvals.

  • Authors should promptly notify the editor of any errors or necessary corrections related to their published work.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors oversee the peer review process impartially and ensure quick, unbiased decision-making.

  • Conflicts of interest involving editors are disclosed, and those editors recuse themselves from handling manuscripts with conflicts.

  • Editors maintain manuscript confidentiality and promote ethical standards.

  • They handle complaints related to publication ethics and coordinate investigations.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers provide unbiased, constructive, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

  • Reviewers maintain confidentiality of manuscripts they review.

  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed, and reviewers recuse themselves if conflicts exist.

  • Reviewers must report any ethical concerns to the editors.

Publication Misconduct and Ethical Violations

  • The journal prohibits plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and any unethical research practices.

  • Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using software tools.

  • Suspected misconduct is thoroughly investigated, and sanctions may include manuscript rejection, retraction, or author bans.

  • Corrections and retractions are issued as appropriate to maintain scientific record integrity.

Transparency and Corrections

  • The journal fosters transparency by issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

  • Ethical discussions and freedom of scientific expression are encouraged within ethical boundaries.

Publisher’s Role

  • The publisher supports ethical publishing practices, provides resources and training, and ensures compliance with legal and ethical standards.

By adhering to these principles, the Journal of Digital Learning Futures promotes responsible research, trustworthiness of scientific literature, and respect for all stakeholders in the publication process.