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Publication Ethics

The International Journal of Language, Linguistics, Literature and Education (IJLLLE) is a high-quality, international, open access, peer-reviewed, and refereed research journal. IJLLLE strictly adheres to the COPE guidelines/policies on publication ethics. Any complaints, appeals, or conflicts of interest will be addressed according to the latest COPE standards. For more information, please visit https://publicationethics.org/.

These guidelines ensure integrity, transparency, and reliability in scholarly research, promoting ethical conduct, methodological rigor, and prevention of misconduct.


Duties of Editors

➤ Publication Decisions:
  • ☀ Editors have full authority to accept, reject, or request revisions of manuscripts based on review reports.
➤ Manuscript Review Process:
  • ☀ Editors ensure all manuscripts undergo originality checks and blind peer review before decisions are made.
➤ Fair Evaluation:
  • ☀ Manuscripts are reviewed solely based on intellectual content, without bias towards gender, race, religion, nationality, or other personal attributes.
➤ Confidentiality:
  • ☀ Editors maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
➤ Conflict of Interest:
  • ☀ Editors must not use unpublished material from submissions for personal research without written consent.
➤ Correction of Errors (Errata):
  • ☀ Editors ensure corrections or errata are published when errors are identified.
➤ Ethical Standards Compliance:
  • ☀ All published research must follow international ethical guidelines and publishing standards.
➤ Handling Misconduct Allegations:
  • ☀ Manuscripts are not rejected based on suspicion alone; concrete evidence is required before action.
➤ Accountability and Editorial Duties:
  • ☀ Editors participate in annual virtual meetings to discuss policies, suggest initiatives, review manuscripts, and propose special issues or new authors.

Authors' Duties

➤ Adherence to Publication Guidelines:
  • ⬙ Authors must comply fully with IJLLLE submission guidelines.
➤ Originality of Work:
  • ⬙ Manuscripts must be entirely original and not published elsewhere.
➤ Multiple Journal Submissions:
  • ⬙ Manuscripts must not be under consideration by other journals.
➤ Peer Review Process:
  • ⬙ Authors are required to participate in the peer review process.
➤ Paper Authorship & Data:
  • ⬙ Each author must contribute significantly, provide raw data, cite all sources, and ensure data authenticity.
➤ Conflict of Interest:
  • ⬙ Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest.
➤ Fundamental Errors:
  • ⬙ Authors must correct or retract any significant errors discovered in their manuscripts.
➤ Submission Checklist & Human Subjects:
  • ⬙ Authors must complete the submission checklist. For human subjects research, IRB approval is required.

Reviewers' Responsibilities

➤ Confidentiality:
  • ◆ Reviewers must maintain confidentiality of all manuscripts.
➤ Source Acknowledgment & Objectivity:
  • ◆ Verify sources, conduct objective reviews, and provide evidence-based feedback.
➤ Detecting Plagiarism & Relevant Work:
  • ◆ Report suspected plagiarism and identify relevant uncited work.
➤ Avoiding Conflicts of Interest & Timely Completion:
  • ◆ Avoid conflicts and complete reviews on time or notify editor for alternatives.
➤ Editorial Participation:
  • ◆ Attend virtual meetings, propose initiatives, and contribute to special issues and author recruitment.

Journal Content Access

  • ⚫ Commitment to Accessibility – Ensure permanent access to all scholarly research.
  • ⚫ Long-Term Preservation – Maintain digital archives in collaboration with partner organizations.
  • ⚫ Open Access Policy – Provide unrestricted access to all published content.