Publication Ethics

Publication ethics

Journal of Education Studies, Chulalongkorn University (JESCU) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. JESCU follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The ethical principles outlined below govern the manuscript submission and review process. All parties involved in the publication process—including editors, authors, and reviewers—are required to comply with established ethical principles.

 

Ethical Principles in Manuscript Review

  1. Manuscript Integrity and Originality

Submitted manuscripts must represent honest and rigorous scholarly work. Authors must ensure that their work is original, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration by another journal. All intellectual property rights and copyright regulations must be respected.

  1. Plagiarism and Ethical Misconduct

Unauthorized copying of any kind is strictly prohibited, including the copying of text, ideas, images, or information without proper attribution, whether from the work of others or the author’s own previous works. All reused material must be appropriately cited. Manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review. Any confirmed plagiarism will result in rejection and may lead to further investigation. Research data must be original and accurately reported, without fabrication or manipulation. Fraudulent practices identified during review will result in immediate rejection; if discovered after publication, the article will be retracted.

  1. Impartial and Fair Review Process

The peer review process must be conducted transparently and impartially. Reviewers are selected based on expertise in the relevant field and must be affiliated with institutions different from those of the authors. Reviewers must have no conflicts of interest with the submitted manuscript.

  1. Management of Unethical Conduct

Any allegations of unethical behavior will be addressed systematically, transparently, and fairly, in accordance with established ethical standards.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Editors

  1. Impartial and Fair Review Management

Editors must manage the review process impartially and fairly.

  1. Manuscript Quality Assessment

Editors are responsible for assessing manuscripts based on originality, scholarly significance, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Manuscripts previously published elsewhere will not be considered.

  1. Plagiarism Assessment

All manuscripts are examined using reliable plagiarism detection tools. If plagiarism is detected, editors will contact the corresponding author for clarification before accepting or rejecting the manuscript.

  1. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Editors must safeguard the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and related correspondence. Information may only be disclosed if there are concerns about duplicate submission or concurrent review elsewhere.

  1. Ethical Issue Management

Editors must address ethical concerns, conflicts of interest, and post-publication complaints in a responsible and timely manner. Prioritizing quality and relevance to readers over financial or political gain and having a system in place to manage conflicts of interest for editors themselves. This includes journal staff, authors, reviewers, and editorial members.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Authors

  1. Manuscript Originality

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are entirely original and have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited and will result in rejection.

  1. Accuracy and Integrity of Data

Authors are responsible for ensuring that research data and results are reported accurately, comprehensively, and truthfully.

  1. Acknowledgment of Sources and Contributions

All sources, references, and contributions must be properly cited to acknowledge the work of others accurately and comprehensively.

  1. Declaration of Affiliations

Authors must disclose all relevant institutional affiliations, funding sources, and beneficiaries to avoid potential conflicts of interest.

  1. Authorship

All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and must consent to authorship. Contributors who have made a substantial contribution to the work should be acknowledged.

  1. Informed Consent and Ethical Approval

For research studies involving human participants, authors must obtain informed consent, received ethical approval from Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ensure that the research complies with ethical standards and institutional regulations. Authors must also be suitably qualified to conduct the research.

  1. Participation in Peer Review Process

Authors must agree to engage in the peer review process, which is conducted professionally, transparently, and without conflicts of interest.

  1. Research Ethics

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their research is conducted and reported with honesty, integrity, and accountability, in accordance with relevant ethical guidelines.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

  1. Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat all manuscripts and related materials as confidential and must not share or discuss them with anyone other than the Editor-in-Chief.

  1. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline to review manuscripts where such conflicts may compromise objectivity.

  1. Objectivity and Impartiality

Manuscripts must be evaluated objectively. Personal opinions or unsupported judgments must not influence the review.

  1. Assessment of Relevant Literature

Reviewers should inform editors of relevant published work that has not been cited and report any substantial similarity between the manuscript and other published research.

 

Note. Adapted from Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), 2026 (https://publicationethics.org/)