Publishing ethics
The Publisher and the Editorial Team of Education of Elementary Education: Theory and Practice (EETP) adhere to ethical publishing standards in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and internationally recognized best practices in academic publishing.
Editorial Responsibilities and Conflicts of Interest
The Editorial Team is committed to preventing conflicts of interest among authors, reviewers, and editors. Authors and reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the integrity of the publication process.
Editorial decisions are made impartially and independently of commercial influence. In cases of potential conflict of interest, the involved editor is excluded from handling the manuscript.
Anti‑Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
Plagiarism and self‑plagiarism are not tolerated. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. If ethical misconduct is identified, the manuscript will be rejected or, if already published, retracted or corrected.
Allegations of data fabrication, authorship disputes, or other forms of research misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines.
Peer Review Process
The journal applies an external double‑blind peer review process.
Each research article undergoes:
- an initial editorial assessment to evaluate scope, formal requirements, and originality;
- external peer review by at least two independent reviewers from outside the authors’ institutions.
Reviewers:
- are not members of the editorial team,
- have no conflicts of interest with the authors,
- are required to maintain confidentiality and provide objective evaluations.
Final publication decisions are made by the Editorial Team based on reviewers’ recommendations and ethical standards.
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may submit appeals against editorial decisions. Appeals and complaints are handled by the Editor‑in‑Chief in accordance with COPE procedures. Decisions made after appeal are final.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Education of Elementary Education: Theory and Practice allows the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools during manuscript preparation as supportive instruments, particularly for language editing, stylistic improvement, or editorial assistance.
The use of AI tools is also permitted as technical or analytical support in the processing of research data, provided that the authors retain full control over the research methodology, the analytical process, and the interpretation of results.
The use of AI tools is not permitted for:
- generating scientific content,
- creating or modifying research data,
- autonomously generating analytical results or scientific interpretations,
- formulating research findings or conclusions without the active involvement and responsibility of the author(s).
Authors are required to disclose the use of AI tools in a formal declaration submitted with the manuscript (Title Page). The use of AI does not exempt authors from responsibility for the originality, accuracy, and ethical integrity of the submitted work.
Authors bear full responsibility for the content of the article, including any potential violations of copyright or publication ethics.
Personal Data Protection
The journal ensures confidentiality and protection of personal data of authors and reviewers in compliance with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR.
