Publication Ethics

Innovations in Science Physics Education (ISPE)

Commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical scholarly publishing.

All parties involved in the publication process — authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher — must adhere to these ethical standards to safeguard academic integrity.

Duties of Authors

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources.
• Authorship: Only individuals who made significant scholarly contributions should be listed as authors.
• Data Integrity: No fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data.
• Ethical Approval: Research involving human participants must include ethics approval where required.
• AI Transparency: AI tools used in writing or analysis must be disclosed.
• No Simultaneous Submission: Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.

Duties of Editors

• Fair Evaluation: Decisions are based solely on academic merit and relevance.
• Confidentiality: Manuscript information must not be disclosed improperly.
• Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from conflicted submissions.
• Ethical Oversight: Editors act upon suspected misconduct in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

Duties of Reviewers

• Objectivity: Provide constructive and evidence-based feedback.
• Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
• Timeliness: Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.
• Conflict Disclosure: Notify editors of any potential conflict of interest.