Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The International Journal of Science Education and Teaching (IJSET) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. We strictly adhere to the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). To ensure objectivity and transparency, all manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

Plagiarism Detection

IJSET maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are routinely screened for originality.

• Tools: The journal primarily utilizes CopyCatch and Turnitin to detect similarities with previously published works.

• Threshold: Any manuscript with a similarity index exceeding 30% will be returned to the author for mandatory revision and clarification. Failure to address these concerns may lead to immediate rejection.

Editor Responsibilities

The Editorial Team, comprising the Editor-in-Chief and an international Editorial Board of experts from the Asia-Pacific region, oversees the integrity of the publication process.

• Decision-Making: Editors make final decisions on acceptance or rejection based on the quality of the research and the reflections of independent reviewers.

• Expertise: Editorial board members provide academic guidance and may serve as reviewers within their specific areas of expertise.

• Impartiality: Editors ensure that all manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual merit without regard to the authors' background.

Author Responsibilities

Authorship is strictly limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research, including its conception, design, and writing.

• Originality and Exclusivity: Manuscripts must be original and must not have been published elsewhere. A manuscript may only be submitted to another journal after it has been formally declined by IJSET.

• Response to Reviewers: The corresponding author is responsible for addressing all reviewer comments. If authors disagree with a suggestion, a clear, scholarly justification must be provided. The final decision remains at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

• Authorship Changes: IJSET follows a strict policy regarding authorship. Any changes—including adding, deleting, or reordering authors—require written approval from all original authors and must be submitted before the final decision.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the quality of academic knowledge. They are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

• Competence: Reviewers should decline an invitation if the manuscript falls outside their field of expertise.

• Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted impartially, free from personal bias or conflicts of interest.

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not disclose any information or results prior to publication.

• Integrity: Reviewers are expected to notify the Editor if they suspect plagiarism, duplicate publication, or any other ethical concerns within a manuscript.