Publication Ethics

Edukara: Journal of Education, History, and Culture is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical responsibility in scholarly publishing. The journal adheres to the guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and requires all parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—to comply with these principles throughout the publication process.

1. Author Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original, accurate, and properly cite all sources. Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, and multiple submissions are strictly prohibited. Authors are required to present research findings honestly, provide sufficient detail for verification, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant intellectual or practical contributions. Manuscripts must not be under consideration or published elsewhere.

2. Editor Responsibilities

Editors must evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance to the fields of education, history, and culture. Editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and may only share them with individuals directly involved in the review process. Editorial decisions must be free from bias and uphold ethical standards, including the protection of research subjects and responsible reporting of findings.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, fair, and constructive evaluations to assist authors in improving their manuscripts. All manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers should identify any potential ethical issues, such as plagiarism, duplication, or conflicts of interest, and report them to the editor. If a reviewer feels unable to provide an objective assessment, they should decline the review request.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher collaborates with the editorial team to ensure that ethical standards are consistently upheld. This includes handling disputes, addressing cases of academic misconduct, and implementing corrective measures such as publishing corrections, issuing retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with COPE guidelines.