Publication Ethics

The English Language Teaching Journal (ELTJ) is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This Code of Ethics is informed by the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Peraturan Kepala LIPI No. 5 Tahun 2014 tentang Kode Etika Publikasi Ilmiah. It applies to authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to ensure a fair, transparent, and responsible publication process.

1. PUBLISHER

The publisher of ELTJ is responsible for supporting the journal’s editorial independence, publication quality, and adherence to ethical publishing standards. The publisher shall:

  1. Ensure that editorial decisions are based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and scholarly contribution, without undue commercial or institutional influence.

  2. Support the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team in maintaining transparent, fair, and consistent editorial and peer-review procedures.

  3. Establish and maintain policies for addressing allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of publication misconduct.

  4. Support the publication of corrections, retractions, or other notices when significant errors or ethical violations are identified.

  5. Ensure that the journal’s publication policies, authorship requirements, peer-review procedures, and publication fees are clearly communicated.

  6. Protect the integrity of the scholarly record and support the long-term accessibility of published articles.

  7. Ensure that the journal’s ethical policies are informed by COPE guidance and applicable Indonesian regulations.

2. AUTHOR

Authors submitting manuscripts to ELTJ are responsible for ensuring the originality, accuracy, and ethical integrity of their work. Authors shall:

  1. Submit original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal.

  2. Report research data, results, and findings accurately and honestly, without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation.

  3. Properly acknowledge and cite all sources, ideas, data, and materials obtained from other works.

  4. Ensure that authorship reflects substantial contributions to the research and manuscript. All listed authors must approve the final version and agree to its submission.

  5. Obtain agreement from all co-authors before submission and ensure that the corresponding author communicates accurately with the editorial team.

  6. Disclose relevant funding sources and conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

  7. Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted materials and comply with applicable research ethics requirements, including informed consent where relevant.

  8. Avoid duplicate publication, simultaneous submission to multiple journals, and inappropriate reuse of previously published material.

  9. Respond to reviewers’ comments and editorial requests professionally and provide accurate explanations of revisions.

  10. Notify the editor promptly if a significant error is discovered in a submitted or published article and cooperate in correcting the scholarly record.

  11. Take responsibility for the integrity of their work and comply with ELTJ’s publication ethics policies, COPE guidance, and applicable Indonesian regulations.

3. EDITORIAL BOARD

The editorial board is responsible for maintaining the academic quality, fairness, and integrity of the journal’s editorial process. Editorial board members shall:

  1. Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit, originality, relevance to the journal’s scope, and contribution to the field.

  2. Ensure that editorial decisions are made fairly and without discrimination based on authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.

  3. Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related communications.

  4. Assign manuscripts to appropriate reviewers based on their expertise and the subject matter of the manuscript.

  5. Identify and address potential conflicts of interest in editorial assignments and decision-making.

  6. Take appropriate action when plagiarism, research misconduct, or other ethical concerns are suspected.

  7. Communicate editorial decisions and revision requirements clearly and professionally.

  8. Protect unpublished information and ideas obtained through the editorial process from unauthorized use.

  9. Follow COPE guidance and applicable publication ethics regulations when handling ethical concerns or disputes.

4. REVIEWERS

Reviewers play an important role in ensuring the quality, validity, and originality of manuscripts submitted to ELTJ. Reviewers shall:

  1. Evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback that helps authors improve their work.

  2. Assess manuscripts based on academic quality, originality, methodological soundness, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  3. Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and not share, reproduce, or use unpublished material without authorization.

  4. Declare any conflicts of interest and decline review assignments when impartiality may be compromised.

  5. Inform the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other ethical concerns.

  6. Provide reviews within the agreed timeframe or promptly notify the editor if additional time is needed.

  7. Support their evaluations with clear explanations and relevant academic evidence.

  8. Avoid personal criticism, discriminatory language, and comments unrelated to the scholarly quality of the manuscript.

  9. Refrain from contacting authors directly about manuscripts under review unless authorized by the editor.

  10. Respect the confidentiality and integrity of the peer-review process.

All parties involved are expected to cooperate with investigations and provide accurate information to help protect the integrity of the scholarly record.