Publication Ethics
Edulingua upholds high ethical standards to prevent any form of publication malpractice.
Duties of Authors
- Accuracy: Authors must provide an accurate and objective presentation of their research.
- Originality: Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources.
- Avoiding Redundant Submission: Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.
- Acknowledgments: All significant contributions and funding sources must be credited.
- Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
- Error Correction: If errors are found after publication, authors should promptly notify the editor.
Duties of Editors
- Publication Decisions: Editors decide on manuscript acceptance based on journal policies.
- Fair Play: Editorial decisions are made without discrimination.
- Confidentiality: Manuscript details are kept confidential.
- Conflict of Interest: Editors must avoid conflicts when handling submissions.
Duties of Reviewers
- Objective Review: Reviewers provide constructive and unbiased evaluations.
- Confidentiality: Manuscripts must not be shared or discussed outside the review process.
- Acknowledging Sources: Reviewers should point out uncited relevant research.
- Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts that could affect their judgment.