Publication Ethics in ELLINE Journal

Publication ethics are fundamental principles that guide the operations and decisions of ELLINE Journal to ensure the integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct of scholarly publishing. Upholding these ethics is crucial to maintaining the trust of authors, reviewers, readers, and the academic community at large.

  1. Authorship and Originality: ELLINE Journal adheres to strict guidelines regarding authorship and originality. Authors must ensure that their submissions represent original work and acknowledge all sources appropriately. Co-authors should be individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript preparation and agree to the final version for publication.

  2. Plagiarism and Duplicate Submission: Plagiarism, in any form, is considered unethical and unacceptable. ELLINE Journal employs plagiarism detection tools to screen submissions. Authors must ensure that their work is their own and properly cite sources. Simultaneous submission of manuscripts to multiple journals is also prohibited.

  3. Peer Review Process: ELLINE Journal employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to evaluate submitted manuscripts. This process ensures impartial evaluation by experts in the field, where the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and provide constructive feedback to enhance the quality of manuscripts.

  4. Conflicts of Interest: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could potentially influence their judgment or create bias in the publication process. Conflicts of interest may include financial relationships, personal connections, or academic competition.

  5. Ethical Treatment of Subjects: Research involving human subjects or animals must adhere to ethical standards and obtain appropriate approvals from institutional review boards or ethics committees. Authors are expected to provide informed consent from participants and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

  6. Data Integrity and Transparency: ELLINE Journal encourages transparency in reporting research methods and findings. Authors should provide accurate and complete data to support their conclusions. Manipulation or fabrication of data is considered unethical and grounds for rejection or retraction of published articles.

  7. Correction and Retraction: In cases of errors or significant inaccuracies in published articles, ELLINE Journal facilitates corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate. Authors, reviewers, or readers who identify potential issues with published work are encouraged to notify the editorial board promptly.

  8. Editorial Independence: Editorial decisions in ELLINE Journal are based solely on the academic merit and relevance of manuscripts to the journal's scope and objectives. Editors uphold the confidentiality of manuscripts and ensure fair and unbiased evaluation throughout the review process.

  9. Compliance with Guidelines: ELLINE Journal adheres to international standards and guidelines for publication ethics, including those set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal strives to maintain best practices in scholarly publishing and educates authors, reviewers, and editors on ethical responsibilities.

  10. Open Access and Licensing: ELLINE Journal supports open access publishing to promote the global dissemination of knowledge. Authors retain copyright of their work and agree to publish under a Creative Commons license, allowing wider distribution and reuse of published articles with proper attribution.

By upholding these publication ethics, ELLINE Journal aims to foster a scholarly environment built on trust, integrity, and accountability. Authors, reviewers, and editors play vital roles in ensuring adherence to these principles, thereby advancing the quality and impact of research in English language and literature education.