Publication Ethics
The Journal of Sport Education and Technology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes research articles, scientific studies, and innovations in the fields of sport education and technology in sport. This statement of publication ethics serves as a guideline for all parties involved in the journal's publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, the editorial board, and the publisher. These publication ethics are designed to maintain the quality of articles, academic integrity, and ensure that the publication process takes place professionally, objectively, transparently, and responsibly.
This journal is committed to implementing ethical publication standards that adhere to the principles of scientific integrity and international publication practices. Any ethical violations such as plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, citation manipulation, duplication of publication, and undisclosed conflicts of interest are considered unacceptable.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of scientific articles is a crucial part of developing scientific knowledge and disseminating research results. Published articles represent the quality of the authors' research and the credibility of the institutions involved. Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process have a responsibility to maintain the ethics and quality of publications.
Publishers, editors, reviewers, and authors have an obligation to adhere to applicable publication ethics standards. All parties must carry out their duties professionally and avoid actions that could undermine the integrity of the scientific process.
Duties of Editors
The editor is primarily responsible for managing the editorial process and determining which articles are worthy of publication. Publication decisions are based on the results of scientific evaluation, the quality of the article's substance, the originality of the research, its contribution to scientific development, and its suitability to the focus and scope of the Journal of Sport Education and Technology.
The editor is responsible for:
- Assess manuscripts based on academic quality without discriminating against the author's race, religion, gender, nationality, social background, or political views.
- Determine the decision to accept, revise, or reject an article based on the results of the peer review process..
- Maintain the confidentiality of information related to submitted manuscripts.
- Do not disclose manuscript information to parties other than authors, reviewers, and parties involved in the editorial process.
- Avoid conflicts of interest in decision making.
- Take necessary action if violations of publication ethics are found.
- Maintain the independence and objectivity of the editorial process.
- Conduct evaluations of suspected ethical violations such as plagiarism, publication duplication, data manipulation, or other academic violations.
The editor has the right to reject articles that do not comply with scientific standards or journal policies.
Duties of Reviewers
Reviewers assist editors in assessing the quality of articles through a blind review process. Reviewers provide scientific input to improve the quality of manuscripts before publication.
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Duties of Authors
- Conduct assessments objectively and professionally.
- Deliver comments clearly, constructively, and support them academically.
- Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts during the review process.
- Do not use data or information in manuscripts for personal gain.
- Identify sources not cited by the author.
- Notify the editor if you find any indication of plagiarism or substantial similarity to other works.
- Refuse to review if you have a conflict of interest with the author, institution, or research being reviewed.
- Complete the review process within the specified timeframe.
Reviewers must prioritize objectivity and focus on the quality of the article's substance, not the author's identity.
Authors are responsible for the content of submitted articles and must ensure that research is conducted according to academic standards.
Writers have obligations:
- Present research results honestly, objectively, and accurately.
- Guarantee that the article is original work and not plagiarized.
- Ensure that the article has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal.
- Cite all reference sources used.
- Explain the research method clearly so that it can be understood and verified.
- Provide research data when needed for the evaluation process.
- Ensure that all authors listed have made a significant contribution to the research.
- Identify the corresponding author responsible during the publication process.
- Disclose research funding sources, if any.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest that might influence the research results.
- Immediately notify the editor if you discover significant errors in the published article.
Adding or removing authors after the article submission process can only be done with the approval of all authors and the editor.
Duties of Publisher
Publishers are responsible for supporting the publication process ethically and professionally. Publishers work closely with editors to maintain the integrity of academic publications..
The publisher's responsibilities include:
- Support the independence of editorial decisions.
- Ensure the publication process adheres to ethical standards.
- Assist in resolving publication violation cases.
- Ensure continued access to published articles.
- Prevent the influence of commercial interests on article publication decisions.
Plagiarism Policy
The Journal of Sport Education and Technology has a strict policy against plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection tools before being reviewed.
Plagiarism includes:
- Copying someone else's work without citing the source.
- Using ideas, data, or opinions without proper citation.
- Submitting the same article to more than one journal.
- Modifying portions of someone else's work without proper attribution.
- Self-plagiarizing, or reusing one's own work without proper attribution.
If indications of plagiarism are found, the editor has the right to:
- Rejecting an article before the review process.
- Returning an article for revision.
- Withdrawing an article that has already been published.
- Imposing sanctions according to journal policy.
Conflict of Interest
Conflicts of interest can arise from professional, institutional, financial, or personal relationships that could potentially compromise the objectivity of the publication process.
Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any conflict of interest that might influence the review or publication of an article.
Publication Malpractice Statement
Any violation of publication ethics is unacceptable in the Journal of Sport Education and Technology. If violations such as data fabrication, research manipulation, plagiarism, duplication of publications, or other violations are discovered, the editorial board reserves the right to investigate and take action in accordance with journal policy.
By submitting an article to the Journal of Sport Education and Technology, authors are deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to all applicable publication ethics provisions.
