Publication Ethics Statement of JIL

Publication Ethics Statement of JIL

The Journal of Innovative Learning (JIL) is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing and upholding integrity in scholarly communication. JIL adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices. Editorial decisions and responses to alleged misconduct follow COPE flowcharts. All parties involved in the publication process—editors, authors, and reviewers—must adhere to the following ethical guidelines.

  1. Ethical Standards and Integrity

JIL upholds the highest standards of scholarly ethics. Authors must submit original work that has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. Anyway, JIL accepts submissions previously posted as preprints, theses or presented at conferences if the work is substantially revised and not under consideration elsewhere. Authors must disclose any prior dissemination at submission and JIL prohibits coercive citation, irrelevant citation padding, and citation cartels. JIL protects citation integrity. Authors should cite primary sources where possible and ensure all citations have been read and accurately represented. cite the public version. Duplicate submission or redundant/salami publication is prohibited.

  1. Authorship and Contributions

Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to study design, data collection/analysis, or interpretation

All other contributors (e.g., research assistants, proofreaders) should be acknowledged appropriately. Disclose all funding sources and the funder’s role in study design, data collection/analysis, decision to publish, and manuscript preparation.

Any changes to authorship after submission require approval from all co-authors and an explanation submitted to the Editorial Board.

  1. Plagiarism, Redundancy, and Data Integrity

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism and originality. Unattributed reuse or duplication of text, data, or ideas—including self-plagiarism—is strictly prohibited.

Figures and images must not be inappropriately enhanced, moved, removed, added, or spliced; authors may be asked for original, unprocessed data/gel/blot images.

Any form of data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation will result in editorial action, including rejection or retraction after publication, and may involve notifying the authors’ affiliated institutions.

  1. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest (COI) that may influence the research or publication process. COI statements will be published.
Disclosures should be made at the time of submission and will be published with the article if applicable.

  1. Peer Review Process

JIL employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, confidentiality, and objectivity.
Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of submitted materials and must not share or use any unpublished content without permission. Reviewers must decline if unqualified or conflicted, keep all materials confidential, and not use information for personal advantage.

  1. Corrections, Retractions, and Ethical Concerns

Post-publication issues will be handled according to COPE Retraction Guidelines. Corrections/errata address honest errors; expressions of concern may be issued while investigations proceed. If significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, JIL will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions. Retractions may also be issued in cases of proven misconduct or violations of scholarly integrity.

  1. Use of AI and Emerging Technologies

AI tools cannot be listed as authors and may not be used to generate, alter, or fabricate data, images, or references. Authors must disclose any use of artificial intelligence (AI) or emerging technologies in the preparation of their manuscripts. This includes, but is not limited to, generative AI tools used for writing assistance, data analysis, image generation, or code development. While AI tools may support the writing process (e.g., for language editing), authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of all submitted content.

  • AI-assisted content must be clearly identified in the manuscript (e.g., in the Acknowledgements or Methods section), specifying the tools used and their purpose.
  • AI tools must not be listed as co-authors because it cannot take responsibility for the work.
  • The use of AI must not compromise research ethics, data privacy, or intellectual property rights.
  • The Editorial Board reserves the right to request additional information or clarification regarding AI use.
  • Failure to disclose AI involvement may be considered a breach of publication ethics.
  1. Research Involving Human Subjects (if applicable)

For studies involving human participants, authors must provide documentation of ethical approval (e.g., from an Institutional Review Board or Ethics Committee) upon request from the Editor or reviewers. For identifiable individuals, obtain written permission to publish images or personal data. Data must be anonymized in accordance with the Thailand Personal Data Protection Act 2019 (PDPA) and applicable privacy laws.

  1. Editorial Responsibility

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a potential conflict of interest.
Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of the manuscript and its alignment with the journal’s aims and scope.

  1. Transparency and Open Access

JIL is open access and discloses all fees (APCs/waivers) on its website. Editorial decisions are independent of commercial considerations or ability to pay. JIL supports open access principles and encourages data sharing in reputable repositories, in accordance with ethical and legal standards.

  1. Appeals and complaints

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by writing to the Editor-in-Chief with detailed justification within 30 days; a fresh editor will reassess the file where feasible. Complaints about editorial conduct or peer review will be investigated by the publisher in line with COPE guidance.