Publication Ethics
Maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and ethical publishing
Research Integrity
Since 2018, Learning Publics has been committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity. As we transition our established offline publishing operations to a comprehensive online platform, we continue to uphold the same rigorous ethical standards that have defined our work.
All submissions must represent original work that has not been published elsewhere.
- • Originality and authenticity of research
- • Proper attribution and citation of sources
- • Transparency in methodology and data
- • Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- • Ethical treatment of human and animal subjects
Peer Review Ethics
Our peer review process is conducted with the utmost integrity and confidentiality.
For Reviewers
- • Maintain confidentiality
- • Provide constructive feedback
- • Declare conflicts of interest
- • Review in a timely manner
For Authors
- • Respond to reviewer comments
- • Provide accurate information
- • Respect the review process
- • Follow revision guidelines
Research Misconduct Policy
Learning Publics takes research misconduct seriously and follows international best practices.
Prohibited Practices
- • Plagiarism and self-plagiarism
- • Data fabrication or falsification
- • Duplicate submission or publication
- • Inappropriate authorship claims
- • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
Reporting Misconduct
If you suspect research misconduct, please contact our editorial team at ethics@learningpublics.com
Questions About Ethics?
Our editorial team is here to help with any ethics-related questions.
Contact Editorial Team