Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

JoEICT (Journal of Education and ICT) is an academic journal that publishes original research and scholarly studies in the fields of Information Technology, Computing, Electronics, Mathematics and its applications, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education, and vocational education, particularly in the fields of information technology, computing, and electronics.

The journal focuses on research that contributes to the development, application, integration, and evaluation of information technology, computing, electronics, and mathematical methods, as well as their applications in educational and vocational contexts. JoEICT welcomes theoretical, applied, experimental, and development-oriented research.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Information Technology and Computing

  • Information Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • AI and Expert Systems
  • Machine Learning and Intelligent Computing
  • Database Systems and Data Management
  • Computing Languages and Algorithms
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Architecture and Computer Systems
  • Software Engineering and Application Development
  • Web and Mobile Application Development
  • Internet of Things and Smart Systems
  • Data Science and Data Analytics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Cybersecurity and Information Security

2. Electronics and Embedded Systems

JoEICT welcomes research in electronics, embedded systems, and electronic technologies, particularly studies involving the development, implementation, integration, and application of electronic systems in computing, information technology, communication, education, and vocational contexts.

  • Electronic Circuit Design and Applications
  • Digital and Analog Electronics
  • Embedded Systems
  • Microcontroller and Microprocessor Systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and Embedded Devices
  • Sensor and Actuator Systems
  • Robotics and Electronic Control Systems
  • Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement
  • Automation and Control Systems
  • Embedded Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing
  • Electronic Communication Systems
  • Smart Devices and Electronic Systems
  • Electronic Systems for Education and Learning
  • Development of Electronic Learning Kits and Training Systems
  • Electronics and Technology Education

3. Mathematics and Its Applications in Information Technology and Computing

JoEICT welcomes research involving the application, development, and integration of mathematical concepts, methods, and models in information technology, computing, electronics, and data analysis.

  • Applied Mathematics in Computing
  • Discrete Mathematics and Computational Mathematics
  • Statistics and Probability for Computing and Data Analysis
  • Mathematical Modeling and Simulation
  • Optimization and Operations Research
  • Numerical Methods and Computational Methods
  • Mathematical Methods for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Mathematics for Algorithms and Computer Science
  • Statistical and Mathematical Approaches to Data Science

4. ICT in Education and Learning

The journal also focuses on the application and integration of information and communication technology to support teaching, learning, assessment, and educational management.

  • Information Technology in Education
  • Digital Learning and Digital Education
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Educational Technology and ICT-Based Learning
  • Interactive and Multimedia Learning
  • Game-Based Learning and Educational Games
  • Mobile Learning and Web-Based Learning
  • Virtual Learning and Blended Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining
  • Technology-Based Assessment and Evaluation
  • Development and Evaluation of Digital Learning Media

5. Vocational and Technology Education

JoEICT welcomes research related to vocational and technology education, particularly research involving information technology, computing, electronics, digital technologies, and skills development in vocational education and training.

  • Information Technology Vocational Education
  • Computer and Information Technology Education
  • Electronics and Electrical Technology Education
  • Vocational Learning and Training
  • Digital Competence and IT Skills Development
  • Electronics and Embedded Systems Skills Development
  • Curriculum and Instruction in IT and Electronics Education
  • Teaching and Learning in Vocational Schools
  • Competency-Based Vocational Education
  • Industry-Based Learning and Work-Based Learning
  • Vocational Education and Industry 4.0
  • Digital Transformation in Vocational Education
  • Assessment of Vocational and Technical Competencies
  • Development of Learning Media for IT and Electronics Vocational Education

6. Educational Research Related to Information Technology and Digital Technology

Research that examines the educational implementation, effectiveness, development, or evaluation of information technology, digital technology, computing, electronics, and related technologies is also within the scope of JoEICT. Studies may employ quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, experimental, development, or other appropriate research approaches.

  • Learning Effectiveness of Information Technology and Digital Media
  • Educational Applications and Digital Learning Platforms
  • Technology Acceptance and User Experience in Education
  • Development and Evaluation of IT-Based Learning Systems
  • Educational Software and Learning Applications
  • Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning
  • Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking
  • Programming and Computer Science Education
  • AI Literacy and Digital Skills Education
  • Electronics and Embedded Systems Education
  • Technology-Based Learning Assessment and Evaluation

7. Interdisciplinary Research

JoEICT particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates information technology, computing, electronics, mathematics, education, and vocational education. Research combining computing methods, electronic systems, mathematical models, educational approaches, and vocational competencies is especially relevant to the journal's focus.

The journal welcomes studies that demonstrate meaningful contributions to the development, application, integration, or evaluation of information technology, computing, electronics, mathematics, and ICT in educational and vocational contexts.

Scope Statement

In general, JoEICT welcomes research at the intersection of Information Technology, Computing, Electronics, Mathematics and Its Applications, Education, and Vocational Education, with particular emphasis on the development and application of technology to address academic, educational, vocational, industrial, and practical problems.

 

Section Policies

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Peer Review Process

JoEICT (Journal of Education and ICT) applies a double-blind peer review system to ensure an objective, fair, and rigorous evaluation of submitted manuscripts. Under this system, the identities of both the authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the peer-review process.

1. Double-Blind Peer Review

JoEICT uses a double-blind peer review process in which:

  • The reviewers do not know the identity or affiliation of the authors.
  • The authors do not know the identity of the reviewers.
  • Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively and independently.
  • Authors must prepare manuscripts in a way that does not unnecessarily reveal their identity during the review process.

2. Initial Manuscript Screening

All submitted manuscripts are first examined by the editorial team to determine whether they are suitable for the journal and comply with the basic submission requirements.

The initial screening may include the following aspects:

  • Compatibility with the scope of JoEICT.
  • Compliance with the journal's manuscript template and author guidelines.
  • Completeness of the submitted manuscript and required information.
  • Basic academic and scientific quality.
  • Clarity of the research objectives, methodology, results, and discussion.
  • Similarity or plagiarism screening.
  • Compliance with publication ethics and research integrity requirements.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or rejected by the editor before being sent for peer review.

3. Reviewer Selection

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are assigned to qualified reviewers who have relevant expertise in the subject area of the manuscript.

In selecting reviewers, the editorial team considers the relevance of the reviewer's expertise, academic qualifications, research experience, and potential conflicts of interest.

Reviewers should not have a personal, professional, financial, or other relationship with the authors that could compromise the objectivity of the review.

4. Review Process

Each manuscript is evaluated by reviewers according to the journal's academic and scientific standards. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and evidence-based comments that can help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts.

Reviewers may evaluate, among other aspects:

  • Originality and novelty of the research.
  • Relevance and significance of the research problem.
  • Clarity of the research objectives.
  • Appropriateness and adequacy of the research methodology.
  • Validity and clarity of the results.
  • Quality of the discussion and interpretation of findings.
  • Consistency between the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Quality and relevance of references.
  • Clarity and organization of the manuscript.
  • Compliance with academic and publication ethics.

5. Reviewer Recommendations

After completing the evaluation, reviewers provide recommendations to the editor. The possible recommendations include:

  • Accept: The manuscript is suitable for publication with no or only minor editorial corrections.
  • Minor Revision: The manuscript requires limited revisions before it can be accepted.
  • Major Revision: The manuscript requires substantial revisions and may need to undergo another round of review.
  • Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal's standards or is not suitable for publication.

The final publication decision is made by the editor based on the reviewers' comments, the quality of the manuscript, and the journal's editorial policies. A reviewer's recommendation is advisory and does not by itself determine the final editorial decision.

6. Revision Process

When revisions are required, authors must revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers' and editor's comments.

Authors are expected to provide a clear response to each reviewer comment and indicate the changes made in the revised manuscript where appropriate.

A revised manuscript may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation when the editor considers additional review necessary.

7. Confidentiality

All manuscripts submitted to JoEICT are treated as confidential documents during the peer-review process.

  • Reviewers must not disclose the content of manuscripts to other individuals without permission from the editor.
  • Reviewers must not use unpublished information from a manuscript for personal research or other purposes.
  • Reviewers must not share, copy, or distribute submitted manuscripts.
  • The identities of reviewers are kept confidential from authors.
  • The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers as part of the double-blind review process.

8. Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must inform the editor if they have any actual or potential conflict of interest that could affect their ability to provide an impartial review.

A reviewer should decline the assignment if they have a close personal or professional relationship with the authors, have a competing interest, or have another circumstance that may compromise the objectivity of the review.

9. Reviewer Conduct

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly.
  • Provide constructive and professional comments.
  • Support critical comments with appropriate academic reasoning.
  • Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate language.
  • Respect the confidentiality of the manuscript.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited when appropriate.
  • Inform the editor of any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabricated data, or other ethical concerns.
  • Complete the review within the agreed review period or inform the editor if additional time is required.

10. Editorial Decision

The editor makes the final decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript after considering the peer-review reports and the overall quality of the submission.

The editorial decision may include:

  • Accept without revision.
  • Accept subject to minor revisions.
  • Major revision and further review.
  • Reject.

The editor may reject a manuscript at any stage of the editorial process if the manuscript does not meet the journal's scope, academic standards, ethical requirements, or publication criteria.

11. Review Timeline

JoEICT aims to process submitted manuscripts as efficiently as possible while maintaining the quality and integrity of the peer-review process. The review period may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the number of revision rounds required.

Authors are encouraged to respond to revision requests within the period specified by the editor to avoid unnecessary delays in the publication process.

12. Ethical and Academic Integrity

JoEICT is committed to maintaining academic integrity throughout the peer-review and publication process. All parties involved in the review process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to uphold principles of honesty, confidentiality, objectivity, and professional conduct.

Any suspected violation of publication ethics may be investigated by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

13. Final Statement

The double-blind peer review system is implemented by JoEICT to promote fairness, objectivity, academic quality, and transparency in the evaluation of submitted manuscripts. The editorial team is responsible for managing the review process and ensuring that manuscripts receive an appropriate and impartial academic evaluation before a final publication decision is made.

 

Publication Frequency

This journal is published in twice a year (June and December)

 

Open Access Policy

JoEICT (Journal of Education and ICT) provides immediate and unrestricted open access to all of its published articles. All published articles are freely available online to readers without subscription fees, access charges, or registration requirements.

JoEICT believes that providing immediate open access to scholarly research supports the wider dissemination of knowledge, encourages academic communication, and increases the accessibility and potential impact of research findings.

Access to Published Articles

All articles published by JoEICT are made freely accessible immediately upon publication through the journal's official website. Readers may access, read, download, copy, share, and reuse published articles in accordance with the applicable Creative Commons license.

Copyright and Licensing

Copyright of published articles is retained by the author(s). Articles published by JoEICT are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Under the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, users may share, copy, redistribute, remix, transform, and build upon the published material, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), a link to the license is provided, changes are indicated where applicable, and adaptations are distributed under the same license in accordance with the license terms.

The full license terms are available at: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License .

Author Rights

Authors retain copyright to their published work and may share and reuse their articles in accordance with the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Authors may deposit their published articles in institutional repositories, subject repositories, personal websites, and other appropriate scholarly platforms.

Authors are encouraged to provide a link or DOI to the version of record published by JoEICT when sharing their articles.

Long-Term Access and Archiving

JoEICT is committed to maintaining continued access to its published scholarly content. The journal may use appropriate digital preservation, repository, and archiving mechanisms to support the long-term availability and accessibility of published articles.

Open Access Commitment

JoEICT is committed to maintaining an open and accessible scholarly publishing model. No reader is required to pay a subscription or access fee to read the journal's published articles.

This Open Access Policy is implemented in conjunction with the journal's Copyright and License Policy and Publication Ethics to ensure transparent, ethical, and sustainable scholarly communication.

 

Publication Ethics

JoEICT (Journal of Education and ICT) is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies these principles to authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher.

All parties involved in the publication process are expected to maintain academic integrity, transparency, fairness, confidentiality, and respect for intellectual property. JoEICT does not tolerate plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, manipulation of the peer-review process, or other forms of research and publication misconduct.

JoEICT follows the COPE Core Practices and relevant COPE guidelines in handling publication ethics issues, including allegations of misconduct, authorship and contributorship, complaints and appeals, conflicts of interest, data and reproducibility, ethical oversight, intellectual property, peer review, and post-publication corrections and retractions.

COPE Core Practices: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

1. Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts meet appropriate standards of academic and research integrity. By submitting a manuscript to JoEICT, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript is an original work and has not been published previously in any language or medium.
  • The manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal while it is under consideration by JoEICT.
  • All authors who have made substantial contributions to the research are appropriately listed as authors.
  • All listed authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission and publication.
  • All authors take responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the work.
  • The research data, methods, results, and conclusions are reported honestly and accurately.
  • No data have been fabricated, falsified, manipulated, or selectively reported in a misleading manner.
  • All sources, ideas, statements, data, images, software, and other materials obtained from other sources are appropriately acknowledged and cited.
  • The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or inappropriate text recycling.
  • Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed to the editor.
  • Any financial support, research funding, institutional support, or other relevant assistance is properly acknowledged.
  • Where applicable, ethical approval, informed consent, permission to use data, or permission to reproduce copyrighted material has been obtained.
  • Authors cooperate with the journal in investigating any questions or allegations concerning the integrity of the submitted or published work.

2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the research and manuscript. Individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions should be appropriately recognized as authors, while individuals who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged where appropriate.

JoEICT does not permit guest authorship, honorary authorship, or ghost authorship. Changes to the authorship of a manuscript after submission should be requested with a clear explanation and must be approved by all affected authors and the editor.

The journal may request an author contribution statement to provide transparency regarding the contributions of each author.

3. Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

JoEICT considers plagiarism and other forms of research misconduct to be serious violations of publication ethics. Research and publication misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • Plagiarism and unattributed use of another person's work.
  • Self-plagiarism and inappropriate text recycling.
  • Fabrication of data or research results.
  • Falsification or manipulation of data, images, methods, or results.
  • Duplicate or redundant publication.
  • Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.
  • Manipulation or fraudulent use of citations.
  • Peer-review manipulation.
  • Improper authorship or contributorship.
  • Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest.

JoEICT may use plagiarism-detection or similarity-checking software as part of the editorial screening process. A similarity report is considered an indicator for editorial assessment and is not, by itself, the sole basis for determining plagiarism.

When misconduct is suspected, the journal may request explanations or supporting evidence from the authors and may take further action in accordance with applicable COPE guidance.

4. Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and fairness of the editorial and peer-review process. Editors shall:

  • Evaluate manuscripts based on academic quality, relevance, originality, and suitability for the journal.
  • Make editorial decisions independently and without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, political views, or other personal characteristics.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and related information.
  • Assign appropriate and qualified reviewers.
  • Manage conflicts of interest involving authors, reviewers, editors, or other parties.
  • Ensure that the peer-review process is conducted fairly and appropriately.
  • Investigate suspected research and publication misconduct.
  • Respond appropriately to complaints and appeals concerning editorial decisions or journal processes.
  • Correct the academic record when errors or misconduct are identified after publication.
  • Maintain editorial independence from commercial or other inappropriate influences.

Editors should not use unpublished information obtained through the submission or review process for their own research or personal advantage without appropriate permission from the authors.

5. Peer Review Policy

JoEICT uses a peer-review process to assess the quality, originality, relevance, methodological soundness, and academic contribution of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, timely, and evidence-based evaluations.

Reviewers shall:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and review materials.
  • Declare any conflict of interest that may affect their judgment.
  • Decline the review if they are not sufficiently qualified or cannot provide an impartial assessment.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors where appropriate.
  • Inform the editor if they suspect plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or other forms of misconduct.
  • Not use, copy, disclose, or exploit unpublished information contained in a manuscript for personal or professional advantage.
  • Provide comments that are professional, respectful, and supported by appropriate academic reasoning.

The journal does not allow peer reviewers to use information from manuscripts under review for their own research or to disclose manuscript contents to unauthorized persons.

6. Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, editors, and members of the editorial board must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that could influence the publication process or interpretation of the research.

Conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to, financial relationships, employment, consultancy, personal relationships, academic competition, institutional interests, or other relationships that may influence professional judgment.

Editors may reassign a manuscript to another editor or reviewer when a conflict of interest is identified. Relevant conflicts of interest should be transparently disclosed where appropriate.

7. Data Availability and Research Reproducibility

Authors are encouraged to provide sufficient information about research methods, data, software, algorithms, instruments, and analytical procedures to allow other researchers to understand and, where appropriate, reproduce the research.

Where applicable and ethically permissible, authors should make supporting research data or other materials available through an appropriate repository or provide information about how the data can be accessed.

Authors must not disclose confidential, personally identifiable, or otherwise sensitive information without appropriate authorization and ethical safeguards.

8. Ethical Oversight and Research Involving Human Participants

Research involving human participants, personal data, or other ethically sensitive subjects must comply with applicable ethical standards and institutional or national requirements.

Where required, authors should provide information regarding ethical approval, informed consent, permission to use data, or other relevant ethical safeguards.

Authors are responsible for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants. Personally identifiable information should not be published without appropriate consent and justification.

For research involving vulnerable populations or sensitive data, authors should demonstrate that appropriate ethical procedures have been followed.

9. Intellectual Property and Copyright

Authors must ensure that all materials used in their manuscripts are legally and ethically obtained and appropriately acknowledged. Permission must be obtained when copyrighted materials are reproduced where such permission is required.

Authors retain responsibility for ensuring that their submission does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

The copyright and licensing conditions applicable to articles published by JoEICT are described in the journal's Copyright Notice and Open Access Policy.

10. Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

JoEICT recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools may be used in research and manuscript preparation. However, authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their manuscripts.

AI tools, including generative AI systems, must not be listed as authors because such systems cannot take responsibility for the content, disclose conflicts of interest, or provide accountability for the published work.

Authors should disclose the use of generative AI or other AI-assisted technologies when such tools have been used substantially in the preparation, analysis, generation, or modification of manuscript content, where disclosure is relevant to transparency and research integrity.

Authors remain responsible for verifying all AI-assisted content, including facts, citations, references, data interpretation, and technical statements. The use of AI tools must not result in plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, misleading attribution, or violation of confidentiality or intellectual property rights.

Reviewers and editors must not upload confidential manuscript content or unpublished materials to external AI systems when doing so would compromise confidentiality or intellectual property rights.

11. Complaints and Appeals

JoEICT provides mechanisms for authors and other stakeholders to submit complaints or appeals concerning editorial decisions, peer-review procedures, publication processes, or alleged ethical violations.

Complaints and appeals should be submitted to the journal through the official editorial communication channel. The journal will consider complaints fairly, objectively, and as promptly as reasonably possible.

Appeals against editorial decisions should provide clear academic or procedural reasons and, where appropriate, supporting evidence. An appeal does not guarantee reversal of the original editorial decision.

Complaints concerning the conduct of editors or other members of the editorial team will be handled by an appropriate independent editor or journal authority where necessary.

12. Allegations of Misconduct

JoEICT takes allegations of research and publication misconduct seriously, whether the allegations are received before or after publication.

When an allegation is received, the journal may conduct an initial assessment and request explanations or evidence from the relevant parties. Where appropriate, the journal may contact the authors' affiliated institutions or other responsible organizations for further investigation.

Depending on the seriousness and outcome of an investigation, possible actions may include correction of the article, publication of an editorial note, expression of concern, rejection of the manuscript, retraction of the published article, or other appropriate measures.

The journal will follow applicable COPE guidance when handling allegations of misconduct.

13. Corrections, Retractions, and Post-Publication Issues

JoEICT is committed to maintaining an accurate and reliable scholarly record. Errors discovered after publication will be assessed to determine whether a correction, retraction, expression of concern, or other editorial action is appropriate.

Minor errors that do not affect the main findings or conclusions may be corrected through an appropriate correction notice. Substantial errors or misconduct that invalidate the findings may result in retraction.

Retractions are intended to correct the scholarly record and should not be interpreted merely as a punishment. Retracted articles will remain part of the publication record where appropriate, with a clear indication of their retracted status.

JoEICT also welcomes responsible post-publication discussion and will consider credible concerns regarding published articles.

14. Duplicate, Redundant, and Simultaneous Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Manuscripts that substantially overlap with previously published or submitted work must be transparently disclosed to the editor.

Duplicate or redundant publication may be considered a form of publication misconduct, particularly when the overlap is undisclosed and creates a misleading impression of originality or contributes to inappropriate duplication of the scholarly record.

15. Citation Ethics

Authors must cite relevant and appropriate sources that support the statements, methods, theories, and findings presented in their manuscripts. Citations must not be manipulated to artificially increase citation counts or to improperly promote authors, editors, journals, or institutions.

Reviewers and editors should not request citations solely for the purpose of increasing citations to themselves, their colleagues, or the journal. Citation recommendations must have a legitimate academic justification.

16. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions at JoEICT are based on the academic quality, originality, relevance, methodological soundness, and contribution of a manuscript. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by commercial interests, advertising, personal relationships, institutional pressure, or other inappropriate considerations.

The journal maintains a clear separation between editorial decision-making and commercial or administrative interests.

17. Confidentiality

All unpublished manuscripts and information obtained through the submission and peer-review process must be treated as confidential. Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must not disclose manuscript information to unauthorized persons.

Confidential information obtained through the editorial process must not be used for personal, academic, or commercial advantage without appropriate authorization.

18. Publication Ethics and Transparency

JoEICT is committed to transparent journal management and continuously reviews its editorial and publication practices to maintain high standards of academic integrity.

The journal may update its publication ethics policies when new standards, recommendations, or ethical challenges emerge in scholarly publishing. Where relevant, JoEICT will consider guidance issued by COPE and other recognized organizations in academic publishing.

Reference to COPE

JoEICT adopts the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) as a framework for responsible publication practices.

COPE Core Practices:
https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

COPE Guidelines and Resources:
https://publicationethics.org/guidance

COPE Flowcharts:
https://publicationethics.org/flowcharts

COPE Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing:
https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines/principles-transparency-and-best-practice-scholarly-publishing

 

AI Usage Policy

JoEICT (Journal of Education and ICT) recognizes the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), large language models (LLMs), AI-assisted writing tools, AI-based image and data-generation tools, and other AI technologies in academic research and scholarly publishing.

JoEICT permits the responsible use of AI-assisted technologies while maintaining the principles of academic integrity, transparency, accountability, originality, confidentiality, and research ethics. The use of AI does not transfer responsibility for the research or manuscript from the human authors to the AI system. Authors, reviewers, editors, and other participants in the publication process remain responsible for their actions and decisions.

This policy is informed by the recommendations and principles of recognized scholarly publishing organizations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME).

1. General Principles

JoEICT applies the following principles to the use of AI in scholarly publishing:

  • AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.
  • Human authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their work.
  • The use of AI must not result in plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, manipulation, misleading attribution, or other forms of research misconduct.
  • Authors must review and verify all AI-assisted content before submitting a manuscript.
  • Relevant use of AI must be transparently disclosed to the journal.
  • Confidential manuscripts, unpublished research, personal data, or other sensitive information must not be entered into AI systems when confidentiality cannot be assured.
  • AI-generated references, citations, data, quotations, images, or factual claims must be carefully verified by humans.
  • AI-generated content must not be presented as independent human intellectual work when disclosure is required.

2. AI Use by Authors

Authors may use AI-assisted technologies during research and manuscript preparation when such use is responsible, transparent, and consistent with research ethics.

Examples of potentially acceptable uses include:

  • Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language improvement.
  • Improvement of clarity and readability of text originally written by the authors.
  • Translation or language assistance.
  • Generation of ideas or assistance with brainstorming.
  • Assistance with coding or programming, provided that the resulting code is reviewed and verified by the authors.
  • Assistance with data analysis or visualization when the use of the AI tool is appropriately disclosed and the results are independently verified.
  • Assistance in developing tables, figures, diagrams, or other research materials, provided that their accuracy and originality are verified.

The acceptability of AI use depends on its nature and extent. AI should not replace the authors' intellectual responsibility for the research design, interpretation of findings, conclusions, or scholarly contribution.

3. Disclosure of AI Use

Authors must disclose the use of AI-assisted technologies when AI has been used substantially in the preparation, analysis, generation, or modification of the manuscript or research.

The disclosure should identify, where relevant:

  • The name of the AI tool or system.
  • The version or model used, where available.
  • The purpose for which the AI tool was used.
  • The part of the research or manuscript in which AI was used.
  • The extent of human verification, review, and modification.

For example, if an AI tool was used to generate or substantially modify text, tables, figures, computer code, analytical procedures, or other research outputs, the authors should provide an appropriate disclosure statement in the manuscript.

A suggested disclosure statement is:

"During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [name of AI tool/model] for [describe the purpose of use]. The authors reviewed, verified, and edited the AI-assisted content and take full responsibility for the final content of the manuscript."

For limited use of AI for basic spelling, grammar, or language correction, authors should follow the journal's submission requirements regarding whether a formal disclosure is necessary. When in doubt, authors are encouraged to disclose the use of AI for transparency.

4. AI Must Not Be Listed as an Author

AI systems, chatbots, large language models, and other AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors of manuscripts submitted to JoEICT.

Authorship requires human responsibility for the work, including responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, originality, ethical compliance, and final approval of the manuscript. AI systems cannot assume these responsibilities.

The human authors remain accountable for all content generated or modified with AI assistance.

This principle is consistent with current scholarly publishing recommendations, including ICMJE and WAME guidance.

5. Accuracy, Verification, and Accountability

AI systems may produce inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, biased, fabricated, or misleading information. Therefore, authors must independently verify all AI-assisted content before submission.

Authors are specifically responsible for verifying:

  • Factual statements.
  • Scientific and technical claims.
  • Statistical results and interpretations.
  • References and citations.
  • Direct quotations.
  • Research data.
  • Tables, figures, and illustrations.
  • Computer code and algorithms.
  • Descriptions of methods and procedures.
  • Claims regarding previous research.

AI-generated references or citations must not be used without verification. Authors must ensure that cited sources actually exist, are relevant, and support the claims for which they are cited.

AI-generated content must not be treated as an authoritative or independent source of scholarly evidence.

6. AI and Plagiarism

The use of AI does not exempt authors from the journal's requirements concerning plagiarism and proper attribution.

Authors remain responsible for ensuring that AI-assisted content does not reproduce copyrighted or unattributed material from other sources. Authors must provide appropriate citations and acknowledgments for the original sources of ideas, data, quotations, images, or other materials.

The use of AI-generated text, images, code, or other content that results in plagiarism, copyright infringement, misleading attribution, or misrepresentation of originality may be considered a violation of publication ethics.

7. AI-Generated Images, Figures, and Visual Materials

Authors must disclose the use of generative AI to create, substantially modify, or enhance images, figures, diagrams, illustrations, or other visual materials when such use is relevant to the research or publication.

AI-generated or AI-modified visual materials must not:

  • Misrepresent research findings.
  • Fabricate experimental or observational evidence.
  • Manipulate scientific images in a misleading manner.
  • Infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights.
  • Misrepresent an AI-generated image as an original photograph or experimental result.

Authors remain responsible for ensuring that all visual materials accurately represent the research and comply with applicable copyright and ethical requirements.

8. AI-Assisted Data Analysis and Research

AI may be used as a research or analytical tool when appropriate to the study design. However, authors remain responsible for the validity and reproducibility of the research.

Where AI is used to analyze data, generate statistical results, develop models, generate code, classify data, or support other substantive research activities, authors should provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand the role of AI in the research.

Where appropriate, authors should report:

  • The AI tool, model, or system used.
  • The version or model identifier.
  • The purpose and role of the AI system.
  • The relevant input or prompt methodology where necessary for reproducibility.
  • The procedures used to verify the AI-generated results.
  • Any relevant limitations or risks associated with the AI system.

AI-generated results must not be accepted without appropriate human evaluation and validation.

9. Protection of Confidentiality and Personal Data

Authors must exercise caution when using external AI services. Manuscripts, unpublished research data, personal information, confidential datasets, proprietary information, or other sensitive materials should not be uploaded to an AI system when doing so may compromise confidentiality, privacy, intellectual property, or research agreements.

Authors are responsible for complying with applicable data protection, privacy, institutional, and research ethics requirements.

10. AI Use by Reviewers

Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and all materials received during peer review.

Reviewers must not upload submitted manuscripts, confidential data, figures, tables, or other unpublished materials into public or external AI systems where confidentiality cannot be assured.

Reviewers should only use AI-assisted technologies during peer review when such use is explicitly permitted by the journal or authorized by the editor and when confidentiality can be adequately protected.

If AI is used to assist with a review, the reviewer should disclose this use to the editor and remains fully responsible for the accuracy, fairness, and appropriateness of the review.

AI tools must not replace the reviewer's independent academic judgment.

These requirements are consistent with current ICMJE recommendations concerning AI use by reviewers.

11. AI Use by Editors and Editorial Staff

Editors and editorial staff must protect the confidentiality and integrity of submitted manuscripts.

Editors and editorial staff must not upload confidential manuscripts, reviewer reports, unpublished research, or other confidential editorial materials to AI systems where confidentiality cannot be assured, unless appropriate permission has been obtained and the use is consistent with the journal's policy.

AI may be used for limited editorial or administrative purposes where appropriate, but final editorial decisions must remain under human responsibility.

Editors must not rely solely on AI-generated assessments to make decisions concerning acceptance, rejection, ethical misconduct, authorship, plagiarism, or the scientific validity of a manuscript.

If AI-assisted tools are used by the journal as part of editorial or production processes, the journal will maintain appropriate transparency regarding such use.

These principles are consistent with the current ICMJE recommendations for editors and publishers.

12. AI Detection Tools

JoEICT may use AI-detection or other technological tools as part of its editorial assessment when appropriate. However, AI-detection results will not be treated as definitive evidence that a manuscript was generated by AI.

Because AI-detection technologies may produce false positives or false negatives, any concern regarding undisclosed AI use should be assessed through appropriate editorial procedures and, where necessary, communication with the authors.

Editorial decisions will not be based solely on an automated AI-detection score.

13. Undisclosed or Misleading AI Use

Failure to disclose substantial AI use, particularly when disclosure is required, may result in further editorial inquiry.

If undisclosed AI use is associated with plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, manipulation of research results, copyright infringement, misleading attribution, or other forms of misconduct, the journal may take action in accordance with its Publication Ethics policy and applicable publication-ethics guidelines.

Depending on the circumstances, possible actions may include requesting clarification, requiring correction of the manuscript, rejecting the manuscript, issuing a correction or editorial notice, or taking other appropriate post-publication action.

14. Human Responsibility

The use of AI does not reduce or transfer the responsibility of authors, reviewers, editors, or other participants in the publication process.

Humans remain responsible for:

  • The accuracy and integrity of the work.
  • The originality and proper attribution of content.
  • The validity of research methods and results.
  • Compliance with research and publication ethics.
  • Protection of confidential and personal information.
  • Compliance with copyright and intellectual property requirements.
  • The final decision regarding content submitted or published.

15. Policy Updates

AI technologies and their applications in scholarly publishing continue to evolve rapidly. JoEICT may periodically review and update this policy to reflect developments in AI technology, research practices, publication ethics, copyright, privacy, and recommendations from recognized scholarly publishing organizations.

Authors, reviewers, editors, and other stakeholders are expected to follow the most recent version of this policy available on the JoEICT website.

References and Guidelines

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
COPE provides principles and guidance for responsible publication practices, including issues related to AI and publication ethics.
https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
ICMJE Recommendations, including the current section on the use of AI in publishing. The current recommendations were updated in January 2026.
https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/artificial-intelligence/

ICMJE – Use of AI by Authors
https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/artificial-intelligence/ai-use-by-authors.html

ICMJE – Use of AI by Reviewers
https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/artificial-intelligence/ai-use-by-reviewers.html

ICMJE – Editors' Role in Ensuring Responsible Use of AI
https://www.icmje.org/recommendations/browse/artificial-intelligence/ai-use-by-editors.html

WAME – Chatbots, Generative AI, and Scholarly Manuscripts
WAME provides recommendations concerning the use of chatbots and generative AI in scholarly publishing, including transparency, authorship, accountability, and confidentiality.
https://www.wame.org/page3.php?id=106

 

Copyright and License Policy

JoEICT (Journal of Education and ICT) is committed to promoting open access to scholarly research while respecting the intellectual property rights of authors and other rights holders. This Copyright and License Policy explains the ownership, licensing, and permitted use of articles published by the journal.

1. Copyright Ownership

Copyright of articles published in JoEICT is retained by the author(s). Authors grant JoEICT the right of first publication and the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and make the article publicly available as part of the journal's scholarly publishing activities.

By submitting a manuscript to JoEICT, the author(s) confirm that they have the necessary rights to submit the work and authorize its publication under the license specified by the journal.

The retention of copyright by authors does not prevent JoEICT from exercising the rights necessary to publish, distribute, archive, index, and preserve the article.

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Articles published by JoEICT are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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Subject to the terms of the license, authors may:

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4. Third-Party Material

Authors are responsible for identifying and obtaining permission for third-party materials included in their manuscripts when such permission is required.

Third-party materials may include, but are not limited to:

  • Photographs and images.
  • Figures and illustrations.
  • Tables obtained from other sources.
  • Maps and graphical materials.
  • Datasets.
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Materials that are not covered by the CC BY-SA 4.0 license must be clearly identified in the article, together with the applicable copyright or license information.

The publication of an article under CC BY-SA 4.0 does not automatically transfer or relicense third-party materials that are subject to separate rights.

5. Attribution Requirement

Anyone who reuses an article published by JoEICT must provide appropriate attribution to the original author(s) and source.

A recommended attribution should include, where applicable:

  • The name(s) of the author(s).
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6. Commercial Use

The CC BY-SA 4.0 license permits commercial use of articles published by JoEICT, provided that the requirements of attribution and ShareAlike are respected.

The journal does not require separate permission from JoEICT for uses that are already permitted under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

7. Derivative and Adapted Works

Users may remix, transform, translate, adapt, or build upon articles published by JoEICT, subject to the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

When an article is adapted or modified, users must clearly indicate that changes were made and must comply with the ShareAlike requirement of the license where applicable.

8. Publisher Rights

JoEICT receives the non-exclusive rights necessary to publish, distribute, display, archive, index, preserve, and make published articles available through the journal's website, repositories, indexing services, and other scholarly communication platforms.

These publishing rights do not transfer copyright ownership from the authors to the journal.

9. Open Access Policy

JoEICT is committed to providing open access to its published research. Articles are made freely available online without requiring readers to pay subscription fees for access to the published content.

Open access publication supports the dissemination, accessibility, and reuse of scholarly knowledge while allowing authors to retain copyright under the terms described in this policy.

10. Repository and Self-Archiving

Authors are permitted to deposit and share their published articles in institutional repositories, subject repositories, personal academic websites, and other appropriate scholarly platforms, provided that the original publication is properly acknowledged and the terms of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license are respected.

Where possible, authors are encouraged to include the DOI or persistent link to the version of record published by JoEICT.

11. Copyright Infringement and Unauthorized Use

JoEICT respects the intellectual property rights of authors, researchers, publishers, and other rights holders. Any allegation of copyright infringement involving an article published by the journal should be reported to the editorial office with sufficient supporting information.

Upon receiving a credible copyright complaint, JoEICT may investigate the matter and take appropriate action, which may include contacting the author(s), requesting clarification or corrective action, issuing a correction, restricting access to material where legally necessary, or taking other appropriate measures.

12. Copyright and Corrections After Publication

If a published article is found to contain material that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights, JoEICT may take appropriate corrective action in accordance with its publication ethics and post-publication policies.

Where necessary, corrective actions may include publication of a correction notice, removal or replacement of unauthorized material, expression of concern, or retraction of the article in accordance with applicable publication ethics principles.

13. Copyright Notice

The following copyright statement may be displayed with articles published by JoEICT:

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By submitting a manuscript to JoEICT, authors acknowledge and agree that, if the manuscript is accepted and published, the article will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Authors retain copyright while granting JoEICT the necessary non-exclusive publishing rights. Readers and other users may access, share, reuse, and adapt published articles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CC BY-SA 4.0 license.