Publication ethics

The Libyan Journal of Educational Research and E-Learning (LJERE) adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process - authors, reviewers, and editors - are expected to comply with these ethical guidelines.

For Authors:

• Research must be original and properly cited

• Data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism are unacceptable

• Authorship must reflect actual contributions to the work

• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed

• Errors in published work must be reported promptly

For Reviewers:

• Maintain confidentiality of the review process

• Provide objective, constructive evaluations

• Declare any conflicts of interest

• Avoid using unpublished information for personal advantage

For Editors:

• Make fair, unbiased editorial decisions

• Maintain confidentiality of submissions

• Disclose any conflicts of interest

• Investigate ethical concerns thoroughly

Handling Ethical Violations:
The journal will investigate any suspected ethical misconduct, which may include:

• Contacting the authors' institutions

• Issuing corrections or retractions when warranted

• Reporting to relevant authorities in severe cases

• Imposing submission bans for serious violations

LJERE follows COPE guidelines for addressing:

• Authorship disputes

• Plagiarism allegations

• Data manipulation concerns

• Duplicate publication

• Peer review manipulation

Whistleblowing Process:
Concerns about ethical violations can be reported to Ljere.editor@gmail.com. All allegations will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly.

This policy applies to all stages of the publication process, from submission through post-publication. The editorial board reserves the right to take appropriate action in any case of ethical misconduct.