Publication_Ethics

Multitech Publisher publishes the peer-reviewed International Journal of Educational Technology Research (IJETR) every month. Its official registration number is AHU-036359.AH.01.30.Tahun 2023. situated in Indonesia's Berastagi, North Sumatera. As an open-access source, it is accessible online. The ethical conduct of the author, editorial board, reviewers, and publisher—all of whom are involved in the act of publishing an article in the journal—is explained in the section that follows. COPE's Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors serve as the foundation for this assertion.

Guidelines for Journal Publication Ethics

One of the most important steps in creating a cohesive and reputable network of knowledge is publishing an article in the International Journal of Educational Technology Research (IJETR) It amply demonstrates the caliber of the writers' and their supporting organizations' efforts. Peer-reviewed publications uphold and represent scientific practices. International Journal of Educational Technology Research (IJETR) publisher must acknowledge its ethical standards and other obligations, as well as take seriously each step of the publishing process. Multitech Publisher is dedicated to making sure that editorial choices are not influenced by advertising, reprinting, or other commercial money.

Decisions Regarding Publication

The finest qualified manuscripts for publishing are chosen by the editor of the International Journal of Educational Technology Research (IJETR) Such choices must always be based on the work's legitimacy and significance for readers and researchers. The journal's editorial board policies serve as a guide for the editors, who are also bound by the laws that are in effect with regard to plagiarism, copyright violations, and libel. When making judgments, the editors might consult with other editors or reviewers.

Just Play

Editors will always assess papers based on their intellectual merits, regardless of the authors' political beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, color, ethnicity, religion, or citizenship.

Maintaining Confidentiality

The corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, if applicable, are the only people to whom the editor and any editorial staff may divulge information on a submitted manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest and Disclosure

Without the author's express written authorization, an editor cannot use unpublished material revealed in a submitted manuscript in their research.

The Authors' Responsibilities

1. Reporting Guidelines:
Writers of original research reports should include a truthful description of the work done and an unbiased assessment of its importance. The paper should appropriately depict the underlying data. A manuscript should include enough information and citations to allow for replication by others. It is unprofessional and unethical to make false or intentionally misleading claims.
2. Data Access and Retention:
When submitting a paper for editorial review, authors are asked to submit the raw data. If at all possible, they should be ready to make the data publicly available (in accordance with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases), and they should be ready to keep the data for a fair amount of time after publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism:
Writers should make sure that their work is wholly unique and that any instances in which they have borrowed words or ideas from others have been properly referenced or quoted.
4. Multiple, Concurrent, or Redundant Publications:
Generally speaking, authors shouldn't submit submissions that essentially describe the same study to more than one journal or principal publication. It is inappropriate and unethical publishing practice to submit the same manuscript to many journals at the same time.
5. Source Acknowledgment:
It is always necessary to properly appreciate the contributions of others. Publications that have influenced the character of the presented work should be cited by the authors.
6. Paper Authorship:
Only those who have significantly influenced the idea, planning, execution, or interpretation of the reported study should be listed as authors. Co-authors should include everyone who has contributed significantly. Other people should be recognized or identified as contributors if they have contributed to any significant parts of the research endeavor. In addition to making sure that no unsuitable co-authors are listed on the article, the corresponding author should make sure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final draft of the work and have given their consent for it to be submitted for publication.

7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
Any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that could be interpreted as influencing the findings or interpretation of the paper should be declared by all authors in the publication. Every source of funding for the project ought to be revealed.
8. Basic Mistakes in Published Works:
It is the responsibility of the author to promptly tell the journal editor or publisher of any substantial errors or inaccuracies in their published work and work with the editor to have the paper retracted or corrected.
9. Risks and Human or Animal Subjects:
The author must make it apparent in the text if the study includes any chemicals, processes, or equipment that carry any special risks.

Editors' Roles

1. Fair Play:
Regardless of an author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy, an editor will always assess a manuscript for its intellectual merit.
2. Confidentiality:
The corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate, are the only people to whom the editor and any editorial staff may divulge information on a submitted manuscript.
3. Originality and Plagiarism:
Writers should make sure that their work is wholly unique and that any instances in which they have borrowed words or ideas from others have been properly referenced or quoted.
4. Multiple, Concurrent, or Redundant Publications:
Generally speaking, authors shouldn't submit submissions that essentially describe the same study to more than one journal or principal publication. It is inappropriate and unethical publishing practice to submit the same manuscript to many journals at the same time.
5. Source Acknowledgment:
It is always necessary to properly appreciate the contributions of others. Publications that have influenced the character of the presented work should be cited by the authors.
6. Paper Authorship:
Only those who have significantly influenced the idea, planning, execution, or interpretation of the reported study should be listed as authors. Co-authors should include everyone who has contributed significantly. Other people should be recognized or identified as contributors if they have contributed to any significant parts of the research endeavor. In addition to making sure that no unsuitable co-authors are listed on the article, the corresponding author should make sure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final draft of the work and have given their consent for it to be submitted for publication.
7. Disclosure and Potential Conflicts:
Any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that could be seen as influencing the findings or interpretation of the manuscript should be declared by all authors. Every source of funding for the project ought to be revealed.
8. Basic Mistakes in Published Works:
It is the responsibility of the author to promptly tell the journal editor or publisher of any substantial errors or inaccuracies in their published work and work with the editor to have the paper retracted or corrected.
9. Risks and Human or Animal Subjects:
The author must make it apparent in the text if the study includes any chemicals, processes, or equipment that carry any special risks.

Editors' Roles

1. Fair Play:
Regardless of an author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy, an editor will always assess a manuscript for its intellectual merit.
2. Confidentiality:
The corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate, are the only people to whom the editor and any editorial staff may divulge information on a submitted manuscript.
3. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest:
Without the author's clear written approval, an editor may not use unpublished materials revealed in a submitted manuscript in their own study.
4. Decisions about Publication:
Which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published is up to the editor board journal. Such choices must always be based on the work's legitimacy and significance to readers and researchers. The journal's editorial board regulations and any applicable laws pertaining to plagiarism, copyright violations, and libel may serve as guidelines for the editors. When making this choice, the editors may consult with other editors or reviewers.
5. Review of Manuscripts:
The editor is responsible for making sure that every manuscript is first assessed for originality. Peer review should be arranged and used sensibly by the editor. In the material for authors, editors should describe their peer review procedures and specify which journal sections are subject to peer review. For manuscripts that are being considered for publication, the editor should choose peer reviewers who are qualified and steer clear of those who have conflicts of interest.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

1. Editorial Decision Support:
Peer review helps the editor make editorial choices and, through editorial correspondence with the author, can help the author make the work better.
2. Promptness:
Any chosen referee who believes they are not qualified to evaluate the research presented in a submission or who is aware that they cannot assess it promptly should inform the editor and withdraw from the review process.
3. Objectivity Standards:
Reviews ought to be carried out impartially. It is improper to criticize the author personally. Referees should clearly state their opinions and provide evidence to back them up.
4. Confidentiality:
All manuscripts submitted for consideration must be handled with the utmost discretion. Only those who have been given permission by the editor may view or discuss them.
5. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure:
Peer-reviewed ideas or privileged knowledge must be kept private and not exploited for selfish gain. Manuscripts with conflicts of interest arising from competing, cooperative, or other relationships or affiliations with any of the authors, businesses, or organizations associated with the articles should not be considered by reviewers.
6. Acknowledgement of Sources:
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by the relevant citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.