Ethical Considerations

The journal requires all authors to uphold the highest level of academic integrity and ethical research practice. Manuscripts must reflect original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere. Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

• –All human participants have provided informed consent where applicable.
• –Studies involving minors, vulnerable populations, or sensitive data adhere to institutional ethics approvals.
• –Data collection, storage, and reporting comply with relevant ethical standards.
• –All sources are properly cited, and plagiarism - whether direct or self-plagiarism - is strictly avoided.
• –The privacy and confidentiality of individuals, schools, and communities are respected.
• –Any use of generative AI tools is transparently disclosed, including the extent and nature of the tool's involvement.
• –Photographs of individuals, students, schools, or classroom settings must follow ethical guidelines and require explicit consent. Images must not reveal identities unless permitted. The editorial team may request revision of visuals that do not meet publication standards.

The journal reserves the right to conduct plagiarism checks and request clarifications or documentation regarding ethical approvals or research processes. Violations may result in immediate rejection or retraction

Plagiarism Policy

The Journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of plagiarism. Authors must ensure that every manuscript submitted reflects their original intellectual contribution. The journal defines plagiarism broadly, including:

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  Direct plagiarism: Copying text, ideas, data, or visuals without proper citation.
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  Self-plagiarism: Reusing one's previously published work without appropriate acknowledgment.
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  Improper paraphrasing: Rewriting content too closely to the original source.
• –Unattributed use of AI-generated text or ideas without disclosure.

All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software during the initial editorial review. Manuscripts that show significant overlap will be immediately returned or rejected. Cases of suspected academic misconduct may be referred to the authors' institution. Repeated or severe offences may lead to a permanent publication ban.

Research Ethics

All authors must demonstrate full adherence to ethical principles in the design, implementation, and reporting of their research. Studies involving human participants - including teachers, students, school leaders, and community members - must meet the following standards:

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  Informed consent: Participants must voluntarily agree to participate after understanding the purpose and use of data.
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  Institutional approval: Research involving human subjects must have clearance from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee where applicable.
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  Protection of minors: Research involving children requires additional safeguards, parental consent, and sensitivity to power dynamics.
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  Privacy and confidentiality: Identifying information must be anonymized unless explicit written permission is granted.
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  No harm principle: The research must not place participants at psychological, emotional, academic, or reputational risk.
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  Disclosure of AI involvement: If generative AI tools influence data analysis, coding, translation, or interpretation, authors must clearly disclose the scope and method of use.

The journal reserves the right to ask for documentation of ethical approval or consent processes during review.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

Authors must submit a statement declaring any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or presentation of their work. Conflicts may include:

• –Financial interests, funding sources, or grants
• –Professional affiliations or advisory roles
• –Personal or institutional relationships that might bias the research
• –Access to proprietary tools, datasets, or technologies
• –Use of AI tools that may affect analysis, interpretation, or authorship

If no conflicts exist, the authors must explicitly state this in the declaration form.
Reviewers and editors involved with the manuscript are also required to disclose conflicts, ensuring the integrity of the peer-review process.

Copyright Policy

Authors will retain copyright of their manuscripts while granting the Journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the work. Authors may:

• –Share the published version on personal profiles, institutional repositories, or non-commercial platforms.
• –Reuse portions of the work in future publications with proper citation to the original article.

Authors must ensure they:

• –Hold the rights to all content included in their manuscript.
• –Obtain and document permissions for copyrighted materials such as images, tables, or long textual excerpts.
• –Acknowledge third-party materials transparently and legally.

Articles must not be under review or published elsewhere at the time of submission to the journal.

Open Access Statement

The Journal operates as a fully open access publication, ensuring that all articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription fees. This model supports the journal's mission to promote accessible, equitable, and globally relevant scholarship in teacher education.

Key principles include:

• –Immediate availability of published articles without embargo.
• –Free access for researchers, practitioners, students, policymakers, and institutions.
• –Authors retain copyright under an open license (typically CC BY or similar).
• –No restrictions on reading, downloading, sharing, or non-commercial use, provided proper citation is maintained.

The journal believes that unrestricted access strengthens the global exchange of knowledge and expands the impact of educational research.