Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives, 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.

1 Our Ethical Commitment

The integrity of scholarly publishing is paramount. The publication of articles in Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives 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.

2 Local Ethical Considerations (Indonesia)

Beyond international standards, Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives 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 holds sole responsibility for deciding which articles will be published, driven by relevance and significance, while adhering to legal requirements regarding defamation and plagiarism.

Fairness:

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual merit, without bias towards race, gender, religion, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality:

Information about manuscripts is kept strictly confidential between the author and the editorial/review team.

Conflicts of Interest:

Unpublished material must not be used for an editor’s own research without explicit written consent.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution & Promptness:

Reviewers assist in editorial decisions and must notify the editor if they are unable to complete a review promptly or feel unqualified.

Objectivity & Recognition:

Reviews must be objective and provide clear arguments. Reviewers must identify missing citations and flag any substantial overlaps with existing publications.

Duties of Authors

Originality & Plagiarism:

Work must be entirely original. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. Multiple or concurrent submissions are considered unethical.

Reporting & Data:

Authors must provide accurate data and may be asked to provide raw data for review purposes.

Fundamental Errors:

Authors must promptly notify the journal if significant errors are discovered in their published work to initiate a correction or retraction.

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