Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Education Management and Sociology (IJEMS) is a multidisciplinary journal providing a platform for researchers, academics, professionals, and students in the fields of Management, Education, Humanities, and Sociology to publish research findings, perspectives, and practical experiences.

IJEMS publishes six issues annually in December, February, April, June, August, and October. The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures to avoid publication malpractices.

The publication ethics policy of this journal adheres to the international standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are fully committed to maintaining integrity and transparency in the scholarly publishing process by following the COPE Core Practices, which provide guidance for best practices in ethical publishing for editors, authors, and reviewers. For further information, please refer to the COPE guidelines at https://publicationethics.org/core-practices.

1. Authors

Reporting Standards
Authors must submit original manuscripts that have not been published elsewhere and are not under consideration by another journal. Authors are responsible for presenting accurate data and citing relevant sources, including publications and personal communications.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that submitted work is original. If the authors have used the work and/or words of others, proper citations or quotations must be provided.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to individuals who made significant contributions to the research. All contributors should be acknowledged. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors approve the final manuscript and agree to its submission.

Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain the data for a reasonable period after publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence the results or interpretation of the manuscript. All sources of funding should be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works
When an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly inform the editor and cooperate in the retraction or correction of the paper.

Complaints and Appeals
The journal provides a mechanism for authors and reviewers to submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions. All complaints will be handled fairly and promptly, in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Ethical Oversight
Research involving human participants or animals must have approval from an appropriate ethics committee. Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all human subjects.

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
IJEMS encourages post-publication discussions through letters to the editor or online comments. The journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as needed, following COPE standards.

2. Editors

Editorial Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts to publish. Decisions are based on the importance, originality, and clarity of the work and its relevance to the journal's scope.

Fair Play
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit without regard to the authors' race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political beliefs.

Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and publisher.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in editors’ own research without the author’s written consent.

3. Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Reviewers assist editors in making decisions and may also help authors improve their manuscripts.

Promptness
Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to review in a timely manner must notify the editors and decline the review.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, with clear arguments supporting the critique. Personal criticism is inappropriate.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify uncited relevant work. They must alert the editor to any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other works.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must not use information obtained during the review process for personal advantage. They should avoid reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

4. Publisher

The publisher supports editorial independence and ensures that commercial interests do not affect editorial decisions. IJEMS is committed to upholding the best practices in ethical publishing, addressing issues of misconduct, and supporting authors, editors, and reviewers when needed.

5. Advertising Policy

The International Journal of Education Management and Sociology (IJEMS) does not accept or display any advertisements on its website or in any of its publications. Editorial decisions are made independently and solely based on academic merit and peer review, without any commercial influence.

6. Marketing and Promotion Policy

The International Journal of Education Management and Sociology (IJEMS) conducts direct marketing activities in a professional, targeted, and unobtrusive manner. Any solicitation of manuscripts is carried out ethically and intended only for relevant academic audiences. All promotional content accurately represents the scope, policies, and credentials of the journal and its publisher (PDPI - Perkumpulan Dosen Peneliti Indonesia). IJEMS does not engage in misleading or aggressive marketing strategies.

6. Process for Identification of and Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct

  • The publisher and editors will take reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of manuscripts where research misconduct has occurred, including but not limited to plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data falsification or fabrication.

  • The journal and its editors will never encourage or knowingly permit such misconduct.

  • If the journal becomes aware of an allegation of misconduct, it will follow COPE’s guidelines (or equivalent) to investigate and resolve the matter appropriately, including corrections, retractions, or contacting relevant institutions.