Publication Ethics

The Journal of Pedagogical and Teacher Professional Development (JPTPD) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal follows the principles and Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and expects all parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—to adhere to ethical standards throughout the submission, review, publication, and post-publication processes.

Authors' Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for submitting original, accurate, and ethical research. Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not have been previously published, except as a thesis, dissertation, conference abstract, or institutional report, and must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously.

Authors must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is original and free from fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, and other forms of research misconduct.

  • All data are collected, analyzed, and reported honestly and accurately.

  • Appropriate acknowledgment and citation are provided for the work of others.

  • All listed authors have made significant scholarly contributions to the research and have approved the final version of the manuscript.

  • Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship are properly acknowledged.

  • Any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or publication process are disclosed.

  • Where applicable, research involving human participants complies with relevant ethical standards and institutional or national regulations.

Authors are encouraged to retain research data and supporting materials for a reasonable period after publication and make them available when appropriate, subject to ethical, legal, and institutional requirements.

Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Pedagogical and Teacher Professional Development uses Turnitin to assess the originality of submitted manuscripts.

A plagiarism screening may be conducted during the initial editorial assessment before peer review whenever considered necessary by the Editorial Team. In addition, all manuscripts accepted for publication undergo a mandatory final Turnitin screening during the copyediting stage to ensure that the final version complies with the journal's originality standards before publication.

The Editorial Team evaluates the Turnitin Similarity Report carefully. Editorial decisions are based not only on the overall similarity percentage but also on the nature, context, and source of the matched content. As a general guideline, manuscripts with an overall similarity index exceeding 20% may be returned for revision or rejected if the similarity results from plagiarism, excessive text overlap, or other forms of unethical publication practices.

Duplicate Submission and Redundant Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal or publish substantially similar research in multiple publications without appropriate disclosure and justification. Duplicate submission and redundant publication are considered unethical and may result in immediate rejection or other editorial actions.

Editors' Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, objective, timely, and confidential editorial process. Editorial decisions are based solely on the manuscript's scholarly merit, originality, methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.

Editors shall:

  • Evaluate manuscripts without discrimination based on nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, political belief, or institutional affiliation.

  • Preserve the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts exist.

  • Take appropriate action when ethical concerns or research misconduct are suspected.

  • Issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions whenever necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the quality of published research through the journal's double-blind peer-review process.

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct objective, constructive, and timely reviews.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts received for review.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review assignments where impartiality cannot be ensured.

  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited.

  • Inform the editors of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, ethical concerns, or research misconduct.

Reviewers must not use unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal or professional advantage.

Publisher's Responsibilities

The Publisher is committed to supporting editorial independence and maintaining the integrity of the scholarly publishing process. Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editorial Board without interference from commercial or institutional interests.

The Publisher supports ethical publishing practices by providing appropriate editorial resources, maintaining the journal's digital preservation systems, and ensuring the long-term accessibility of published articles.

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism

  • Self-plagiarism

  • Data fabrication

  • Data falsification

  • Duplicate submission

  • Duplicate publication

  • Improper authorship

  • Citation manipulation

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

  • Unethical research involving human participants

When potential misconduct is identified, the Editorial Board will investigate the case confidentially and fairly. Authors may be requested to provide explanations, original data, or supporting documentation before a final editorial decision is made.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to preserving the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

A Correction (Erratum or Corrigendum) may be published when a minor error does not invalidate the scientific findings but requires clarification or amendment.

A Retraction may be issued when:

  • The findings are proven to be unreliable due to misconduct or honest error.

  • Plagiarism or duplicate publication is confirmed.

  • Data fabrication or falsification is identified.

  • The research was conducted in violation of accepted ethical standards.

  • Serious publication misconduct is established.

Retractions, corrections, expressions of concern, and other editorial notices will be published promptly and linked to the original article whenever appropriate.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors who wish to appeal an editorial decision or submit a complaint regarding the editorial process may contact the Editor-in-Chief. All appeals and complaints will be handled fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

The Journal of Pedagogical and Teacher Professional Development is committed to promoting ethical research, editorial transparency, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly communication in accordance with internationally recognized standards for scholarly publishing.