Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publishing in the IJLHE: International Journal of Language, Humanities, and Education is a contribution to the global body of scholarly work in adult education and related fields. Each article represents the integrity and quality of the authors, their affiliated institutions, the editors, the editorial board, and the publisher. Upholding high ethical standards is essential, and these standards are aligned with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and its Core Practices, emphasizing honesty, transparency, accountability, and respect among all parties involved.

As the publisher, STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung Press acts as the custodian of all stages of the publication process and is committed to preserving the integrity of both current and past research published in IJLHE. Editorial decisions remain independent from commercial influence. Collaboration with other journals and publishers will take place when it benefits the advancement of scholarship.

Responsibilities of Authors

Reporting standards: Authors must present an accurate, objective, and detailed account of their research, enabling replication by others. Misrepresentation or fabrication of data is unacceptable.
Data access and retention: Authors may be required to provide underlying data for editorial review and, where possible, make such data publicly available.
Originality and plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original. Appropriate citation is required for the work of others, and all forms of plagiarism—including verbatim copying, close paraphrasing, and self-plagiarism—are prohibited.
Multiple or redundant publication: Authors should not submit the same research to more than one journal simultaneously and should avoid splitting one study into multiple publications without clear justification.
Acknowledgment of sources: All significant contributions by others must be properly acknowledged. Private communications require written permission before being cited.
Authorship: Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript, and changes to authorship require agreement from all parties before acceptance.
Ethical compliance: Research involving human participants must comply with relevant laws and institutional guidelines, with appropriate ethical approval and informed consent obtained.
Conflicts of interest: Any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research must be disclosed.
Correction of errors: Authors must promptly notify the editor if significant errors are found after publication and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

Responsibilities of Editors and the Editorial Board

Decision-making: Editors decide which manuscripts to publish based on scholarly merit, relevance, and reviewer feedback, while observing legal requirements.
Fair evaluation: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or political views.
Confidentiality: Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential, sharing information only with those directly involved in the review and publication process.
Conflict of interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist and ensure that all such conflicts are disclosed and managed.
Retraction policy: Articles may be retracted for reasons such as plagiarism, false authorship claims, duplicate submission, or serious errors that cannot be corrected through standard errata.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to decisions: Peer review supports editorial decisions and assists authors in improving their work. Reviewers should decline assignments outside their area of expertise.
Timeliness: Reviews must be completed within the agreed timeframe.
Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and may not use any information obtained through peer review for personal advantage.
Objectivity: Reviews should be impartial, supported by clear reasoning, and free from personal criticism.
Acknowledgment of sources: Reviewers should identify relevant work that has not been cited and report any suspected plagiarism or ethical violations.
Conflicts of interest: Reviewers must disclose any conflicts and decline assignments where such conflicts exist.

Ethics in Research at STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung

IJLHE follows the Code of Ethics for Researchers at STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung, which outlines the ethical standards that guide educators, researchers, and postgraduate students in addressing ethical issues in academic work. All research activities, regardless of funding source, must comply with the institution’s ethical principles, as stated in the STKIP PGRI Bandar Lampung Code of Ethics, the institutional code for researchers, and the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement