Publication Ethics

Academic Integrity and Ethical Publishing

TIFADUCATION upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. The journal strictly follows the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure integrity, credibility, and transparency throughout the scholarly publishing process.

Allegations of Misconduct

Types of Misconduct
Misconduct may include, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism: Using or copying another individual’s work without proper attribution.

  • Fabrication: Creating false data or research results.

  • Falsification: Altering research data or findings to misrepresent results.

  • Authorship Misconduct: Incorrect authorship, including ghost or honorary authorship.

  • Conflict of Interest: Failure to disclose relationships affecting research outcomes.

Reporting Allegations
Anyone, including authors, reviewers, or readers, may report suspected misconduct.

Whistleblower Protection
TIFADUCATION ensures confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers reporting in good faith.

Investigation Process
Investigations may include consulting experts, reviewing data, and requesting clarifications.

Pre- and Post-Publication Allegations

  • Pre-publication allegations may delay publication.

  • Post-publication allegations trigger a review; corrective actions are taken if misconduct is confirmed.

Corrective Actions
Actions may include article retraction, correction, sanctions, or notification of relevant institutions.

Authorship and Contributorship

As an open-access journal under CC-BY-SA 4.0, authors retain copyright while allowing reuse and distribution.

Authorship Requirements

  • Substantial intellectual contributions to research design, data analysis, and manuscript development.

  • Approval of the final manuscript.

  • Accountability for accuracy and integrity.

  • A contributorship statement may be requested.

Authorship Disputes and Changes
Changes after submission require written consent from all authors; disputes are handled per COPE guidelines.

Prohibited Practices

  • Honorary authorship

  • Ghost authorship

  • Minor contributors should be acknowledged, not listed as authors.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose financial, institutional, or personal relationships affecting research interpretation.

Ethical Compliance in Research

  • Informed consent for human studies.

  • Ethical treatment of research subjects, including animals.

  • Permissions for copyrighted materials.

Complaints and Appeals

Submitting a Complaint
Authors, reviewers, and readers may submit complaints via official journal email with details and evidence.

Confidentiality and Investigation
All complaints are handled confidentially; impartial investigation is conducted, and editorial independence is maintained.

Resolution and Appeals
Outcomes and corrective actions are communicated; appeals may be submitted to an independent committee.

Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests

Identification and Management
All individuals involved in publication must disclose conflicts, including financial, personal, academic, or intellectual property interests.

Handling Conflicts

  • Authors disclose at submission.

  • Reviewers recuse if impartiality is compromised.

  • Editors/staff recuse if conflicted.

  • Publishers ensure editorial independence.

Transparency
All disclosures are published alongside articles to maintain objectivity.

Data and Reproducibility

Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to provide access to raw data, methodologies, and analysis details.

Reporting Guidelines
Recognized reporting standards must be followed for transparency and reproducibility.

Clinical Trial Registration
Human participant studies must be registered in recognized clinical trial registries (WHO ICTRP).

Reproducibility and Verification
Methodologies, protocols, and analytical approaches must allow replication.

Data Citation
Datasets and sources must be properly cited.

Editorial Oversight
Compliance with data availability and transparency is reviewed during peer review.

Ethical Oversight

Consent to Publication
Explicit consent required for identifiable information or images.

Vulnerable Populations
Ethical guidelines must be followed for research involving children, elderly, or marginalized groups.

Ethical Use of Animals
Institutional approval and humane treatment are required.

Human Subject Research
Informed consent and IRB/ethics committee approval are mandatory.

Confidentiality
Submitted manuscripts and reviewer comments are protected.

Ethical Business Practices
TIFADUCATION commits to fair, transparent, and non-predatory publishing.

Intellectual Property

Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright; journal has non-exclusive right to publish under CC-BY-SA.

Prepublication Considerations
Previously unpublished manuscripts are preferred; preprints or conference presentations are acceptable if not formally published.

Plagiarism and Redundant Publication
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited; overlapping publications are not accepted.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure
All potential conflicts must be clearly reported.

Post-Publication Discussion and Corrections

Discussion Channels

  • Letters to the Editor

  • Comments via submission system

  • External moderated platforms (e.g., PubPeer)

Corrections, Revisions, Retractions

  • Corrections: Minor errors

  • Revisions: Substantial errors requiring updated manuscript

  • Retractions: Severe misconduct or ethical violations

Compliance and Review

TIFADUCATION regularly reviews ethical guidelines and policies to align with international best practices, ensuring data integrity, authorship, peer review quality, open access, and long-term preservation.