Arunika Journal of Educational Research and Innovation (AJERI) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This statement is based on the guidelines and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

• All sources are properly cited.

• Data presented are accurate and free from fabrication, falsification, or manipulation.

• All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.

• Conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed.

• The manuscript does not contain plagiarism in any form.

Plagiarism, duplicate publication, and unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

• Making publication decisions based on academic merit and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Ensuring a fair and unbiased review process.

• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

• Avoiding conflicts of interest.

• Taking appropriate action when ethical concerns arise.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.

• Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript.

• Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

• Inform the editor of any potential conflict of interest.

• Report suspected plagiarism or ethical misconduct.

4. Handling of Misconduct

In cases of suspected ethical violations, AJERI will follow COPE procedures, which may include:

• Requesting clarification from authors,

• Rejecting the manuscript,

• Retracting published articles if necessary,

• Informing the author’s institution if serious misconduct is confirmed.

AJERI is committed to ensuring academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices in all stages of the publication process.