Publication Ethics

Elementary Education: Journal of Studies, Analysis, and Development, a peer-reviewed journal published by Lia Center of Research and Education (Lia Core), is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical obligations for all stakeholders involved in the publication process: authors, editors (including the Chief Editor and Editorial Board), peer reviewers, and the publisher. Our guidelines are based on the core principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and are tailored to support the journal's internal policies and processes.

Our Ethical Commitment

The integrity of scholarly publishing is paramount. The publication of articles in Elementary Education: Journal of Studies, Analysis, and Development is crucial for fostering a robust and respected body of knowledge, reflecting the quality of authors' work and the institutions that support them. All published articles must demonstrate rigorous application of scientific methods.

As the publisher, Lia Center of Research and Education (Lia Core) is dedicated to maintaining integrity throughout every stage of the publication process. We guarantee that editorial decisions are never influenced by commercial considerations such as advertising or reprint sales.

Local Ethical Considerations (Indonesia)

Beyond international standards, Elementary Education: Journal of Studies, Analysis, and Development acknowledges and integrates specific ethical considerations relevant to the Indonesian context:

Respect for Diversity: All published content must respect Indonesia's rich cultural, social, and legal norms, actively avoiding anything that could undermine the integrity of local traditions or communities.
Adherence to Local Legal Norms: Research involving Indonesian subjects must strictly comply with national research ethics guidelines, including obtaining all necessary ethical approvals.
Protection of Indigenous Knowledge: Research involving indigenous practices, traditions, or knowledge requires explicit acknowledgment and protection of the rights of local communities, ensuring proper consent and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms.

Duties of Editors

Publication Decisions

The Chief Editor of Elementary Education: Journal of Studies, Analysis, and Development holds the sole responsibility for deciding which submitted articles will be published. These decisions are primarily driven by the work's relevance and significance to readers and researchers. Editors are guided by the journal's Editorial Board policies and must adhere to legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers during this process.

Fairness

Editors must evaluate manuscripts solely on their intellectual merit, without bias towards an author's race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers (and potential reviewers), other editorial advisors, and the publisher, as necessary.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished material from a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the author's explicit written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review is a critical component of scholarly publishing. Reviewers assist the editor in making informed publication decisions and provide constructive feedback to authors to improve their manuscripts.

Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to assess a manuscript's research or anticipate an inability to complete the review promptly must notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.

Objectivity Standards

Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is strictly inappropriate. Reviewers should articulate their views clearly and provide supporting arguments for their assessments.

Recognition of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work not cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument has been previously reported must be accompanied by a relevant citation. Reviewers are also responsible for notifying the editor if they find substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other published paper.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors must present an accurate account of their research and an objective discussion of its significance. All data underpinning the research must be accurately represented in the manuscript.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review. Authors should be prepared to facilitate public access to such data where feasible.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure their work is entirely original. If they have used the work or words of others, this must be appropriately cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is considered unethical publishing behavior and is strictly prohibited.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is mandatory. Authors must cite publications that have significantly influenced the reported work.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their own published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate fully in retracting or correcting the paper.