Publication Ethics
The Indonesian Journal of English Language and Education (IJELE) upholds the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to maintain ethical standards throughout the publication process, ensuring adherence to best practices at every stage.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in the IJELE is a crucial foundation for establishing a coherent and respected body of knowledge. It directly reflects the quality of the authors’ work and the contributions of the supporting institutions. Peer-reviewed articles exemplify and uphold the principles of the scientific method. Consequently, it is imperative to establish and adhere to standards of ethical behavior expected from all parties involved in the publishing process, including authors, journal editors, peer reviewers, publishers, and associated societies.
Universitas Al-Falah As-Sunniyah (UAS) and LPPM, as the publishers of the IJELE, are deeply committed to overseeing all stages of the publishing process with the utmost responsibility, recognizing both ethical and professional obligations. The publisher ensures that advertising, reprints, or other commercial revenue does not affect or influence editorial decisions in any way.
Publication Decisions
The IJELE editors are responsible for determining which submitted articles are suitable for publication. Their decisions are guided by validating the work’s quality and relevance to researchers and readers. The journal’s editorial board policies inform editorial decisions and are subject to prevailing legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. In making these decisions, editors may consult with other editors or reviewers to ensure fairness and accuracy.
Fair Play
The editors of the IJELE evaluate manuscripts solely based on their intellectual content, without consideration of the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, ethnic background, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
The editors and any editorial staff are obligated to maintain confidentiality. They must not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisors, and the publisher, as deemed appropriate.
Disclosure and conflicts of interest
Authors are required to disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest in their manuscript that could potentially influence the results or interpretation of their work. Additionally, all sources of financial support for the project must be clearly stated. Examples of potential conflicts of interest that should be disclosed include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications or registrations, and grants or other funding. Such conflicts should be disclosed at the earliest possible stage.
Fundamental errors in published works
If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their own published work, it is their responsibility to promptly inform the journal editor or publisher and collaborate with them to retract or correct the paper. Similarly, if the editor or publisher is made aware of a significant error by a third party, the author must promptly retract or correct the paper or provide evidence to the editor supporting the accuracy of the original publication.