Publication Ethics Statement

Pedagogy Scientia: Elementary School Research Journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers, are expected to uphold ethical principles in order to ensure the quality, originality, transparency, and credibility of published scholarly works in the field of elementary school education.

Duties of Editors

• Editors are responsible for deciding which manuscripts are appropriate for publication based on academic merit, originality, relevance, and conformity with the journal’s focus and scope.
• Editors must evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, political view, or institutional affiliation.
• Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and may not disclose manuscript information to unauthorized parties.
• Editors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts undergo a proper peer-review process.
• Editors must take appropriate action when ethical violations, plagiarism, data fabrication, or conflicts of interest are found.

Duties of Reviewers

• Reviewers are responsible for providing objective, constructive, and scholarly evaluations of submitted manuscripts.
• Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts received for review.
• Reviewers should inform the editor if they feel unqualified to review a manuscript or are unable to complete the review within the given time.
• Reviewers must avoid personal criticism and provide clear arguments to support their comments and recommendations.
• Reviewers must declare any potential conflict of interest related to the manuscript, author, or institution.

Duties of Authors

• Authors must submit original manuscripts that have not been published previously and are not under consideration by another journal.
• Authors must ensure that all data, findings, quotations, and references presented in the manuscript are accurate and properly cited.
• Authors must avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and improper manipulation of research results.
• Authors must acknowledge all sources of funding, research support, and contributions from other parties.
• Authors must clearly state the contribution of each author and ensure that all listed authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.

Plagiarism and Originality

All manuscripts submitted to Pedagogy Scientia: Elementary School Research Journal must be original and free from plagiarism. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript does not contain copied, duplicated, or improperly cited material. The editorial team may use plagiarism detection tools to check the originality of submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts found to contain significant plagiarism may be rejected or withdrawn from the publication process.

Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to this journal will be evaluated through an editorial screening process and peer review. The review process is intended to ensure that published articles meet academic standards, contribute to the development of elementary education, and comply with the journal’s ethical and scientific requirements. The final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection rests with the editor based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial considerations.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any potential conflict of interest that may influence the objectivity of the publication process. Conflicts of interest may include financial, institutional, personal, academic, or professional relationships related to the manuscript. The journal is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are made fairly and independently.

Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawal

The journal reserves the right to issue corrections, expressions of concern, retractions, or withdrawal notices when necessary. Such actions may be taken when errors, ethical violations, plagiarism, duplicate publication, unreliable findings, or other serious problems are identified in a submitted or published article. Authors are expected to cooperate with the editorial team in resolving any ethical issues related to their work.

Publisher’s Responsibility

The publisher of Pedagogy Scientia: Elementary School Research Journal is responsible for supporting the editorial process, maintaining the integrity of academic publication, and ensuring that ethical standards are applied consistently. The publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions and supports transparency, fairness, and accountability in all stages of publication.