Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Arshaka: Pedagogy and Learning Review is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher (PT. Creative Smart Visionary).

This journal adheres to the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Principles in Publishing

The publication of scholarly articles plays a vital role in the development of reliable and respected academic knowledge. Peer-reviewed publications reflect the quality of research conducted by authors and their institutions. Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process are expected to observe ethical standards related to integrity, transparency, and accountability.

The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are free from commercial influence and that ethical issues are handled responsibly and transparently.

Responsibilities of Editors

Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are accepted for publication based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and clarity. Editorial decisions are guided by the journal’s policies and legal requirements regarding copyright, plagiarism, and libel.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, political views, or other personal characteristics of the author(s).

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or editorial advisors as necessary.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author’s explicit written consent.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without authorization from the editor.

Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively and respectfully. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate. All evaluations should be supported by clear and reasoned arguments.

Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited and inform the editor of any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published works.

Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is original. Any use of others’ ideas, data, or words must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Reporting Standards

Authors should present an accurate and objective account of their research. Manuscripts must contain sufficient detail and references to allow replication where applicable.

Multiple or Concurrent Submission

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Duplicate or redundant publication is unethical.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

Data Access and Retention

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

Research Involving Humans or Animals

If the research involves human participants or animals, authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards and clearly state approval from relevant ethics committees where applicable.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their work, as well as all sources of research funding.

Errors in Published Works

If a significant error is discovered after publication, authors are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in issuing a correction or retraction.