Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

P-Edu International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (P-EIJMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and professional responsibility. The journal follows internationally accepted principles of ethical scholarly publishing and expects all stakeholders—authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher-to adhere to these standards throughout the publication process.

1. Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to P-EIJMS must ensure that:

· The work submitted is original and has not been published previously or submitted elsewhere.

· All sources of data, ideas, text, figures, and tables are properly cited and acknowledged.

· Authorship accurately reflects individuals who have made significant academic contributions to the research.

· Any conflict of interest, financial or otherwise, is clearly disclosed.

· Research involving humans or animals has received appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutional committees.

· Data presented in the manuscript are accurate, honest, and reproducible.

2. Duties of Editors

Editors of P-EIJMS are responsible for:

· Making publication decisions based solely on the academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript.

 · Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential peer-review process.

· Maintaining editorial independence and avoiding conflicts of interest.

· Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, including plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices.

 · Safeguarding the integrity of the academic record through corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary.

3. Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality of the journal and are expected to:

· Conduct reviews in a confidential, objective, and constructive manner.

· Provide timely and scholarly feedback to improve the quality of manuscripts.

· Declare any conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality.

· Refrain from using unpublished information obtained during the review process for personal advantage.

4. Peer Review Process

P-EIJMS follows a peer-review process designed to ensure academic rigor and transparency. Manuscripts are evaluated by independent experts in the relevant field. Final decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection rest with the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer recommendations and editorial judgment.

5. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or unethical research practices. Submitted manuscripts may be screened for originality using standard similarity-checking tools. Cases of suspected misconduct are handled in accordance with accepted ethical guidelines, and appropriate editorial action may be taken when necessary.

6. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

If errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

7. Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process-including authors, reviewers, and editors-must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or evaluation of the work.

8. Ethical Oversight

P-EIJMS is committed to continuous improvement of its ethical standards and aligns its policies with internationally recognized publication ethics frameworks. Ethical issues are addressed transparently and responsibly.