Publication Ethics

Datokarama English Education Journal (deejournal) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published twice a year. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Our ethical guidelines are informed by the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and reflect best practices in academic publishing.

I. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

1. Reporting Standards

Authors must submit original, unpublished work that accurately reflects the research conducted. Data must be presented clearly, honestly, and without manipulation. All sources, including data, figures, literature, and personal communications, must be appropriately cited.

2. Originality and Plagiarism

Manuscripts must be the authors’ own original work. The use of others’ work (text, ideas, data, or images) must be properly quoted or cited. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unacceptable and may result in rejection or retraction.

3. Multiple and Concurrent Submissions

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Submitting substantially similar content to multiple venues without disclosure is considered unethical.

4. Authorship and Acknowledgement

Authorship should reflect substantial scholarly contributions to the work. All individuals who meet authorship criteria must be listed as co-authors, and all listed authors must have approved the final version. Others who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria should be properly acknowledged.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring proper authorship attribution and maintaining communication with the editorial office.

5. Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide the raw data supporting their findings for editorial review. Authors should be prepared to retain these data for a reasonable period after publication and provide access upon request, where appropriate.

6. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing their work. Funding sources and potential conflicts of interest must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

7. Corrections and Retractions

If a significant error or inaccuracy is discovered post-publication, authors must notify the editorial team promptly. Authors are expected to cooperate in issuing corrections, retractions, or errata as necessary.

II. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

1. Editorial Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team are responsible for deciding which submissions are accepted for publication. Decisions must be based on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance to the journal’s scope, and the results of peer review. Legal and ethical issues, including libel and copyright infringement, will also be considered.

2. Fair Review

Editors must evaluate manuscripts without bias concerning authors' gender, ethnicity, religion, political philosophy, institutional affiliation, or nationality.

3. Confidentiality

Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and associated communications. Manuscripts must not be shared beyond those directly involved in the review and editorial process.

4. Conflict of Interest

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have competing interests. Unpublished materials in submitted manuscripts must not be used in an editor’s own research without written permission from the author.

III. Ethical Responsibilities of Peer Reviewers

1. Contribution to Editorial Decision-Making

Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and help authors improve the quality of their work through constructive critique.

2. Timeliness

Reviewers should respond to invitations promptly. If a reviewer is unable to complete a review in a timely manner, they should inform the editor and withdraw from the process.

3. Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They should not be shared or discussed with others unless authorized by the editor.

4. Objectivity and Constructive Criticism

Reviewers should provide objective, evidence-based assessments of the manuscript. Personal criticism is inappropriate. Feedback should be clear, respectful, and aimed at improving the manuscript.

5. Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify any missing references or citation omissions. They should alert the editor to any instances of plagiarism or significant similarity with other works.

6. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, or relational) that might bias their evaluation. Reviewers must not use privileged information for personal advantage.

IV. Publisher's Commitment

The publisher, English Tadris Department, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Datokarama State Islamic University, ensures that editorial decisions are free from commercial influence and that the journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of academic publishing and research ethics.