Gospel Journal of Christian Education Publication Ethics Statement

Gospel Journal of Christian Education is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in the publication process. We recognize our responsibility to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of the scholarly contributions we publish. This statement outlines the principles guiding the ethical conduct of all participants in our publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal itself.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their submissions are original works and properly cite all sources and references. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

• Data Integrity: Authors must present accurate data and results. Any fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation is prohibited.

• Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is required, and all sources must be appropriately cited.

• Authorship Criteria: Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript preparation should be listed as authors. All contributors must agree to the final version before submission.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not share or discuss their contents outside the review process.

• Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted impartially and based solely on scholarly merit, without bias or personal criticism.

• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by the authors and report any concerns about plagiarism or ethical issues.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

• Fair and Transparent Decision-Making: Editors are responsible for ensuring fair evaluation and timely decisions based on the manuscript’s scholarly quality and relevance to the journal’s scope.

• Confidentiality: Editors must not disclose manuscript details to anyone outside the review process.

• Ethical Oversight: Editors must take steps to address ethical concerns, including investigating and addressing allegations of misconduct.

4. Responsibilities of the Journal

• Publication Integrity: The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy and reliability of the scholarly record.

• Corrections and Retractions: When errors or ethical breaches are identified, the journal will issue appropriate corrections or retractions promptly.

• Open Access Commitment: As an open-access journal, we are dedicated to providing free and unrestricted access to knowledge while ensuring the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

By adhering to these ethical principles, the Gospel Journal of Christian Education(GJCE) seeks to contribute to Christian Education scholarship and the integrity of the academic community.