Publication Ethics

The Journal of Study in Science Education (JoSSE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on best practices in scholarly publishing and ethical guidelines commonly recognized in international academic publishing.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

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

  • Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given.

  • Plagiarism in all its forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

  • Authors must ensure that data presented in the manuscript are accurate and authentic.

  • Multiple, redundant, or concurrent publication is strictly prohibited.

  • All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.

  • Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest.

  • If significant errors are discovered after publication, authors must promptly notify the editor.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

  • Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are suitable for publication.

  • Editors evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit without regard to race, gender, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

  • Editors must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.

  • Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without written consent from the author.

  • Editors must take responsive measures when ethical complaints are presented.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviewers assist editors in making editorial decisions and help improve the quality of manuscripts.

  • Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.

  • Reviews should be conducted objectively and supported by clear arguments.

  • Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

  • Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline review if necessary.

4. Publication Integrity

  • JoSSE uses a peer-review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

  • The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or unethical research practices.

  • Any ethical violations will be handled according to established academic publishing standards, including possible retraction of published articles.

JoSSE is committed to maintaining transparency, academic honesty, and integrity in all stages of the publication process.