Publication Ethics

This Pedagogical Research Journal (PRJ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We adhere to ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity and quality of academic work. The following principles guide our publication process:

  1. Authorship and Contribution: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research, including conceptualization, methodology, analysis, writing, or review. All contributors who do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.

  2. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism. Proper citations must be provided for any references or ideas borrowed from other sources. The journal reserves the right to check all submissions using plagiarism detection tools.

  3. Data Integrity and Transparency: Authors are required to provide accurate and reliable data. Any manipulation or fabrication of research data is strictly prohibited. Authors should also make their data available for review upon request.

  4. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation of their research findings. Reviewers and editors are also required to declare any potential conflicts of interest.

  5. Peer Review Process: This journal follows a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartial and unbiased evaluation. Reviewers must provide constructive and respectful feedback and maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript.

  6. Ethical Research Practices: Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining informed consent from participants and ensuring their privacy and confidentiality. Research involving human subjects must follow ethical guidelines as prescribed by relevant authorities.

  7. Correction and Retraction: If significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered after publication, the authors are obliged to promptly notify the journal's editorial team. Corrections or retractions will be made as necessary to maintain the academic record's integrity.