Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Policies

The Central Asian Journal of Inclusive Education and Lifelong Learning (CAJIELL) is committed to adhering to the highest standards of publication ethics, guided by the Core Practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) (https://publicationethics.org/membership/code-of-conduct
). The journal prioritizes the integrity, transparency, and credibility of the scholarly publishing process.

Handling Allegations of Misconduct
CAJIELL maintains a clearly defined process for addressing allegations of misconduct, irrespective of the manner in which these concerns are raised. The journal treats all allegations with the utmost seriousness and is committed to a prompt and thorough investigation, ensuring that each issue is addressed in an appropriate and timely manner. This includes handling allegations brought forward by whistleblowers.

Authorship and Contributorship
The journal enforces clear and transparent policies regarding authorship and contributorship to ensure accountability in the research process. Authors are required to clarify their roles in the research, and CAJIELL takes measures to resolve any authorship disputes in a fair and transparent manner.

Complaints and Appeals
CAJIELL provides a well-delineated process for addressing complaints related to the journal, its staff, editorial board, or publisher. The journal is dedicated to handling all complaints in a fair, transparent, and impartial manner, ensuring that the concerns of all parties are considered and resolved appropriately.

Conflicts of Interest and Competing Interests
Clear definitions and protocols are established by CAJIELL to manage conflicts of interest for authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal itself. The journal ensures full disclosure of any conflicts of interest and manages them with the utmost transparency to preserve the integrity of the publication process.

Data Availability and Reproducibility
CAJIELL encourages authors to make data available where possible and promotes the use of reporting guidelines and the registration of clinical trials or other research designs. The journal supports transparency and reproducibility in research, adhering to best practices within respective disciplines.

Ethical Oversight
The journal enforces robust ethical oversight policies, including those related to consent for publication, ethical conduct in research involving vulnerable populations, the use of animals and human subjects in research, handling confidential data, and maintaining ethical business and marketing practices.

Intellectual Property
CAJIELL ensures clear communication of its policies on intellectual property, copyright, and publishing licenses to authors. The journal educates authors about pre-publication procedures and strictly adheres to policies regarding plagiarism, redundant publication, and overlapping publications.

Journal Management
The journal ensures a well-organized infrastructure and transparent policies, with no Article Processing Charges (APC) for authors. As an open-access journal, CAJIELL utilizes tools such as Turnitin for plagiarism detection, Grammarly for proofreading, and recommends Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero for managing references. The website is secured with HTTPS and an SSL certificate, ensuring a safe and secure submission process.

Peer Review Process
CAJIELL employs a double-blind peer-review system, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. A minimum of two reviewers is assigned to each manuscript, with the possibility of additional reviewers if required, to guarantee comprehensive and unbiased evaluation.

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
The journal facilitates post-publication discussions through letters to the editor, on-site debates, or moderated platforms. Additionally, CAJIELL has procedures in place to make corrections, revisions, or retractions as necessary, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of published work.

Archiving Policy
CAJIELL adheres to a policy of archiving published articles in reputable digital archives to ensure their long-term accessibility and preservation. The journal may collaborate with trusted services such as the PKP PN Archiving Service and Portico to maintain secure archiving practices.

Open Access Policy
CAJIELL is fully committed to an open-access policy, providing unrestricted, free access to all published articles. The journal applies the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC-BY-NC-SA) license to protect authors' rights while ensuring that the content can be shared and adapted non-commercially.

For further inquiries regarding publication ethics, please contact the editorial team at editor@kscience.kz.