Publication Ethics

1. Ethical Commitment

Future Education Review (FER) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in scholarly publishing. The journal follows international best practices consistent with the principles of transparency, accountability, and academic honesty.

FER expects all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers—to adhere to ethical standards in research and publication.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to FER must ensure that:

2.1 Originality

  • The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.

  • The work is not under consideration by another journal.

  • All sources are properly cited.

2.2 Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism.

  • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).

2.3 Authorship

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research.

  • No guest, honorary, or ghost authorship is permitted.

  • All co-authors approve the final version of the manuscript.

2.4 Data Integrity

  • Data presented must be accurate and not fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.

  • Authors must retain data for verification if requested.

2.5 Ethical Research Practices

  • Research involving human participants must have appropriate ethical approval.

  • Participant confidentiality and informed consent must be maintained.

2.6 Disclosure

Authors must disclose:

  • Funding sources

  • Conflicts of interest

  • Use of AI or generative tools in manuscript preparation

AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

  • Declare conflicts of interest.

  • Avoid using unpublished material for personal advantage.

FER operates a double-blind peer review system, ensuring anonymity of authors and reviewers.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making fair and unbiased publication decisions.

  • Evaluating manuscripts based on academic merit only.

  • Maintaining confidentiality of submissions.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.

  • Ensuring integrity in the review process.

Editorial decisions are not influenced by authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or political beliefs.

5. Publication Misconduct

FER does not tolerate:

  • Plagiarism

  • Data fabrication or falsification

  • Duplicate submission or redundant publication

  • Citation manipulation

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

If misconduct is suspected:

  • An investigation will be conducted.

  • Authors may be asked for clarification.

  • Manuscripts may be rejected or retracted if necessary.

FER follows established best practices in handling ethical violations.

6. Corrections and Retractions

FER will publish corrections, clarifications, or retractions when necessary to maintain the integrity of the academic record.

  • Minor errors: Correction notice

  • Major errors or misconduct: Retraction statement

All corrections and retractions will be clearly identified and linked to the original article.

7. Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence their work.

8. Policy Updates

This publication ethics policy may be updated periodically to align with evolving international standards in scholarly publishing.