Publication Ethics

Historia Journal of History Education is committed to advancing and disseminating knowledge and understanding through the publication of high-quality scholarly research. Therefore, the journal maintains a neutral position regarding the various issues discussed in its publications.

Researchers are expected to conduct all stages of the research process from proposal development to the publication of research findings in accordance with best practices and the codes of ethics established by relevant professional organizations and regulatory bodies at both national and international levels.

Historia Journal of History Education strives to ensure that best practices and ethical standards in scholarly publishing are upheld by editors, authors, and reviewers. Editors and reviewers are required to evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, and confidentially throughout the review process. Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works, have not been previously published, and are not under consideration or accepted for publication by another journal.

Editorial Fairness and Independence

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on the basis of their academic merit, including their significance, originality, methodological validity, clarity of presentation, and relevance to the journal's scope. Editorial decisions are made without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religious beliefs, political views, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff will not disclose any information regarding a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate and necessary during the editorial process.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Editors and members of the editorial board will not use unpublished information disclosed in a submitted manuscript for their own research without the author's explicit written consent. Any privileged information or ideas obtained through the editorial process will be kept confidential and will not be used for personal advantage.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which manuscripts are suitable for publication based on their scientific validity, contribution to researchers and readers, reviewers' recommendations, and applicable legal requirements concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. In making publication decisions, the Editor-in-Chief may consult with other editors and reviewers.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

The peer review process assists editors in making editorial decisions. Through editorial communication with authors, reviewers also contribute to improving the quality of submitted manuscripts.

Timeliness

Reviewers who believe they are not qualified to evaluate a particular manuscript or who know that they will be unable to complete the review within the required timeframe should promptly notify the editor and decline the review invitation so that an alternative reviewer can be appointed.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shared with or discussed with others without prior authorization from the editor.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be conducted objectively. Comments and recommendations should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate arguments to assist authors in improving the quality of their manuscripts.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement, observation, concept, or argument that has been previously published should be accompanied by an appropriate citation. Reviewers should also notify the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and any other published or unpublished work of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers who have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with the authors, companies, or institutions associated with the manuscript should immediately inform the editor and decline the review invitation so that another reviewer may be assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors are required to present an accurate account of the research conducted together with an objective discussion of its significance. The underlying data should be reported accurately, and the manuscript should contain sufficient detail and appropriate references to enable other researchers to replicate the study.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript is entirely original. If the work, data, or statements of others are used, appropriate citations and acknowledgments must be provided.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors should not publish manuscripts describing substantially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others that has influenced or served as the basis for the reported research. All relevant sources must be cited appropriately.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research. All individuals who have made substantial contributions should be listed as co-authors. Others who have contributed to specific aspects of the research should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section or identified as contributors. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all eligible co-authors are included, that no inappropriate authors are listed, and that all co-authors have reviewed, approved the final version of the manuscript, and agreed to its submission for publication.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

All authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that could potentially influence the results or interpretation of the research. All sources of research funding must also be clearly acknowledged.

Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in a published work, the author is obligated to promptly notify the editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article whenever necessary.