Publication Ethics

The Elementary Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics to ensure the integrity, quality, and credibility of scholarly research. Our ethical guidelines are based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) principles and apply to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Duties of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism. Proper citation of all sources is mandatory.
Authorship and Contribution: Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript should be listed as authors.
Data Accuracy and Transparency: Authors must present accurate and verifiable data, avoiding fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting.
Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of all funding sources, institutional affiliations, and previous research is required.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence their research.
Ethical Research Standards: Studies involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical guidelines and obtain necessary approvals.

Duties of Editors

Fair and Objective Review: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit without discrimination based on gender, race, or institutional affiliation.
Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that submitted manuscripts remain confidential during the review process.
Decision-Making Integrity: Editorial decisions must be based on peer review feedback and align with the journal’s ethical policies.
Handling of Misconduct: Editors must take appropriate action in cases of plagiarism, data falsification, or ethical violations, including retraction when necessary.

Duties of Reviewers

Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and not disclose or use any information from the manuscript for personal gain.
Constructive Feedback: Reviews should be objective, constructive, and free from personal bias, aimed at improving the manuscript’s quality.
Timely Review: Reviewers should complete evaluations within the given timeframe or notify the editor if they are unable to do so.
Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality in assessing a manuscript.

Publication Ethics Violations

If ethical misconduct is detected (e.g., plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate submission), the journal will take appropriate actions, including: