Publication Ethics Statement

The Qualitative Research in Early Childhood Education Journal (QR-ECE) is a peer-reviewed journal committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher Arendra Publisher – CV. Chandralia Bintang Pustaka. This policy is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Guidelines for Publication

Peer-reviewed articles represent an essential contribution to scholarly knowledge. All parties involved must adhere to ethical standards to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of academic publishing.

The publisher is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are independent and not influenced by commercial interests such as advertising or sponsorship.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and citation manipulation. In cases of suspected misconduct, the editorial team will follow COPE guidelines to investigate thoroughly and fairly.

Manuscripts containing misconduct will be rejected. If misconduct is identified after publication, appropriate actions such as corrections or retractions will be taken.

Publication Decisions

The editor is responsible for deciding which manuscripts should be published based on their academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Complaints and Appeals

The journal provides a clear procedure for handling complaints related to editorial processes, peer review, or publication ethics. All complaints will be addressed in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated solely on intellectual merit without regard to race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone except those directly involved in the publication process.

Conflict of Interest

Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose any conflicts of interest. Unpublished material must not be used for personal research without permission.

Data Sharing Policy

The journal encourages authors to share research data, including raw data, methodologies, and supporting materials, to promote transparency and reproducibility.

Duties of Reviewers

  • Assist editors in decision-making
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
  • Conduct objective and constructive reviews
  • Acknowledge relevant sources
  • Declare conflicts of interest

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards: Authors must present accurate and objective research findings.

Originality and Plagiarism: Manuscripts must be original and properly cite all sources.

Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal is unethical.

Authorship: Authorship must reflect significant contributions. All co-authors must approve the final manuscript.

Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts.

Correction of Errors: Authors must promptly notify the journal of any significant errors in published work.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with ethical standards and obtain appropriate approvals. Authors must clearly state ethical considerations and approvals in their manuscripts.

If research involves confidential or sensitive data, authors must justify how such data are protected.