Focus and Scope

Section Policies

Teacher Education and Professional Learning

This section welcomes empirical, theoretical, and review articles on pre-service teacher education and in-service professional learning, including mentoring, collaborative inquiry, and professional development programmes.

Submissions should examine how teachers develop their knowledge, professional judgment, and pedagogical practice, and explain the conditions that support or constrain this development. Articles must offer a substantive contribution to teacher education and professional learning, with implications beyond the immediate study context.

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Inclusive, Sustainable and Context-Responsive Education

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Digital, AI and Data-Informed Pedagogy

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Pedagogical Innovation and Learning Design

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Reviews, Syntheses and Methodological Advances

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Editorial Note

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Peer Review Policy and Process

The International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE) applies a single-blind peer review process to research and review articles. Reviewers know the authors’ identities, while reviewers’ identities remain confidential from the authors. Manuscripts considered for publication are evaluated by three independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the submission.

Plagiarism Screening. The Editorial Office checks each submission for completeness, compliance with the author guidelines, relevance to IJPTE’s aims and scope, and potential ethical concerns. Manuscripts are screened using Turnitin, with a maximum permitted text similarity score of 20% during submission and again after acceptance. Editors also examine the similarity report and consider possible unattributed use of ideas, methods, tables, figures, images, data, or findings that may not be identified by a similarity score. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s basic requirements may be returned for correction or declined before external review. A decision to decline at this stage is confirmed by two editors.

Reviewer selection. A handling editor invites reviewers on the basis of their expertise in the manuscript’s subject and methods, relevant scholarly experience, availability, and independence. Reviewers must disclose any personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest before accepting an invitation. When an invited reviewer is unavailable, another qualified reviewer is appointed.

Review criteria. Reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript’s fit with IJPTE, originality and contribution to the field, clarity of its research questions or argument, appropriateness and rigour of its methods, ethical conduct, quality of analysis, support for its conclusions, and engagement with relevant literature. Reviewers provide reasoned, constructive comments for the authors and a recommendation for the editors.

Review and revision. The journal normally asks reviewers to complete their initial assessments within two to four weeks after accepting the invitation. This is an indicative period, not a guarantee; the overall time to a decision also depends on reviewer availability and the number of revision rounds. After three review reports have been received, the handling editor communicates the comments and any revision requirements to the authors. Revised submissions must include a point-by-point response and may be returned to the reviewers for further assessment. If the reviewers’ recommendations differ substantially, an additional independent review is sought.

Editorial decision. The handling editor records a recommendation based on the review reports, the authors’ responses, and the journal’s policies. The Editor-in-Chief makes the formal decision in consultation with another editor who has no conflict of interest. No manuscript is accepted on the basis of editorial screening alone or a single review report, and no editor independently accepts or rejects a manuscript. The decision and its substantive reasons are communicated to the authors.

Confidentiality and conflicts of interest. Editors and reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts and review reports as confidential. A manuscript submitted by an editor, Editorial Board member, or guest editor—or one involving another relevant conflict of interest—is handled by an independent editor. The conflicted person does not select reviewers or participate in the decision. The same principle applies to special issue submissions.

Use of artificial intelligence. Authors must disclose any use of generative AI that materially assisted the preparation of a manuscript, including its purpose and the parts of the work in which it was used. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, citations, and integrity of all submitted content; an AI system cannot be listed as an author. Reviewers and editors must not upload a confidential manuscript or review materials to a generative AI service without the journal’s prior authorisation and appropriate safeguards for confidentiality. AI may not replace a reviewer’s independent assessment or an editor’s judgment. Any authorised use of AI in reviewing or editorial assessment must be disclosed to the journal.

Publication Frequency

IJPTE publishes original research and review articles, including field research pertinent to the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept within the context of pre-service or in-service teacher development. 

IJPTE is published twice a year (April and October).

Papers that address the connections between reflection, knowledge, and practice, critical analyses of particular programs, development initiatives, technology, assessment, and policy matters, as these topics relate to the main focuses of the journal, are welcome.

Open Access Policy

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

Copyright and Permissions

International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education suggests that the authors would retain the copyright of their works. It also encourages the publication of the work published in the International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education into any other community sharing format (i.e. researchgate) by the author or other interested parties.

The International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education, however, requests that the latest version of the publication cites the initially published version in the journal.

Publication Ethics

 

The International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE) is committed to the integrity of research and the scholarly record. This policy applies to authors, reviewers, editors, and all manuscripts submitted to or published by the journal. IJPTE addresses ethical concerns fairly, confidentially where appropriate, and on the basis of documented evidence.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must submit original work that has not been published or submitted simultaneously to another journal. Any related publication, preprint, conference paper, or earlier version of the manuscript must be disclosed at submission. Authors must cite sources accurately and obtain permission to reproduce material when required.

Plagiarism includes the unattributed use of another person’s words, ideas, methods, instruments, tables, figures, images, data, analyses, or findings. Substantial reuse of an author’s own published work without appropriate citation and disclosure is also unacceptable. Fabrication, falsification, inappropriate image or data manipulation, and misleading reporting of results are prohibited.

All listed authors must have made a substantial scholarly contribution, approved the submitted version, and agreed to be accountable for the work. Individuals who do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged rather than listed as authors. Changes to authorship after submission require an explanation and the agreement of all affected authors.

Authors must describe their research methods and findings accurately and retain the underlying records needed to address reasonable questions about the work. Research involving human participants, including teachers and students, must comply with applicable ethical requirements. Authors must report the approval or exemption obtained where relevant, explain how consent was secured, and protect participants’ privacy. Additional care is required when research involves children or other potentially vulnerable participants.

Funding sources and financial or non-financial conflicts of interest must be disclosed. Authors must promptly inform IJPTE if they discover a significant error in a submitted or published article and cooperate in its correction.

Authors must disclose any material use of generative AI in preparing a manuscript, stating the tool’s role and the parts of the work it assisted. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Human authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, appropriate citations, confidentiality of research data, and integrity of everything submitted.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers know the authors’ identities, but their own identities are not disclosed to the authors. Reviewers must assess manuscripts objectively, within their expertise, and provide constructive comments supported by reasons. They should decline an invitation when they have a conflict of interest or cannot complete the review within the agreed period.

Manuscripts and review materials are confidential. Reviewers must not share them, use unpublished information for personal benefit, or upload them to a generative AI service without prior authorisation from IJPTE and appropriate confidentiality safeguards. AI must not replace a reviewer’s independent assessment. Any authorised use must be disclosed to the journal.

Reviewers should confidentially report suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, problems with data or images, inadequate attribution, or other ethical concerns, providing specific evidence where possible. Reviewers must not investigate allegations independently or make accusations to authors. They should not request citations to their own work unless those sources are genuinely relevant and necessary.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors assess submissions fairly on scholarly merit, relevance to IJPTE, methodological quality, clarity, and ethical standards, without discrimination based on an author’s identity, affiliation, nationality, gender, or beliefs. Editorial decisions must be independent of advertising, sponsorship, partnerships, publication fees, or other external interests.

The Editorial Office screens submissions for compliance with journal requirements and uses Turnitin to check text similarity. Editors examine the matched passages and their context: a score alone neither proves nor rules out plagiarism. Potential misuse of ideas, methods, tables, figures, images, and data also requires human assessment.

Research and review articles considered for publication receive reports from three independent reviewers. A handling editor coordinates the reviews and records a recommendation. The Editor-in-Chief confirms the formal decision in consultation with another editor who has no conflict of interest, taking account of the review reports and any author responses. No editor independently accepts or rejects a manuscript. An initial decision to decline a submission before external review is confirmed by two editors.

Editors protect the confidentiality of submissions and reviews, select reviewers for their expertise and independence, and respond to credible ethical concerns. An editor with a conflict of interest, including an editor who is an author of a submission, does not select its reviewers or participate in its decision. An independent editor handles the manuscript; this also applies to special issues and guest editors. Editors must not upload confidential manuscripts or review materials to generative AI services without prior authorisation and appropriate safeguards, and AI must not replace editorial judgment.

Handling Concerns and the Published Record

IJPTE considers allegations of misconduct before and after publication. The journal first assesses the available evidence and gives the authors an opportunity to respond. It may seek further expert advice or contact the relevant institution when an investigation beyond the journal’s authority is needed. The journal does not treat an allegation or an automated detection result as proof of misconduct.

When a published article contains an error, IJPTE may issue a correction. When there are serious but unresolved concerns, it may issue an expression of concern. Retraction may be necessary when findings are unreliable or serious misconduct has compromised the article. Notices will identify the affected article, explain the reason for the action, and remain linked to the publication record. These actions aim to maintain an accurate scholarly record.

Authors, reviewers, and readers may raise ethical concerns or complaints through ijpte@mail.uns.ac.id. Concerns about an editor are referred to another editor without a conflict of interest. Requests to reconsider an editorial decision should identify a specific factual or procedural issue; disagreement with reviewers’ academic judgment alone does not guarantee reconsideration.

Publisher’s responsibilities and special issues

The publisher supports independent editorial decisions and the maintenance of the scholarly record. Publication fees, advertising, partnerships, sponsorship, and other commercial revenue must not determine acceptance. Special issues remain subject to the same ethical standards, peer review, and editorial oversight as regular submissions. Editors and reviewers must not require irrelevant citations; fabricated reviews, impersonation, and review collusion are prohibited.

Data availability and reproducibility

A Data Availability Statement should explain where supporting data and code can be accessed or why access is restricted. Authors must describe methods sufficiently for informed assessment and retain the evidence supporting their findings. Ethical, consent, and privacy restrictions must be respected; justified restrictions must not be presented as unrestricted availability. Figures must faithfully represent their underlying evidence. Identifiable personal material must not be published without the necessary consent.

Repository Deposit Policy

Repository Deposit Policy for IJPTE

IJPTE encourages the dissemination of research and supports authors in making their work widely accessible. Authors are permitted to deposit different versions of their manuscripts in institutional or other repositories of their choice by the following guidelines:

Pre-Prints

• Authors may deposit the pre-print version (the original manuscript submitted for peer review) in a repository anytime.
• It must include a statement acknowledging that the paper is under review at IJPTE and has not yet been peer-reviewed.

Post-Prints (Accepted Manuscripts)

• Authors may deposit the accepted version (post-peer-review but before journal formatting) in institutional or disciplinary repositories.
• The deposited version must include the following text:
  “This is the accepted version of a manuscript published in the International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE). The final version is available at [link to DOI or journal website].”

Published Version (Version of Record)

• Depending on the licensing agreement, authors may deposit the final published version in repositories immediately.
• The deposit must include full citation details and a link to the article on the IJPTE website.

Licensing

• All versions of the manuscript must adhere to the journal's licensing terms. The specific license terms (e.g., CC BY) must be indicated for articles published under Creative Commons licenses.

 

Types of Manuscript

Ownership and Management

International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE) is published by Universitas Sebelas Maret, and managed by the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia. The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, ethical publishing, transparency, and operational sustainability in accordance with international best practices in scholarly publishing.

IJPTE upholds full editorial independence. All editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, including originality, scientific quality, relevance, clarity, and compliance with publication ethics. Editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial team, guided by the journal's Editorial Board policies, without interference from the publisher or external parties.

As an open-access journal with no subscription charges, IJPTE provides immediate and unrestricted access to all published articles under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) License. To support editorial operations, peer review management, copyediting, digital preservation, and journal sustainability, the journal applies an Article Publishing Charge (APC) of USD 100 / IDR 1,500,000. Non-Indonesian authors may request a fee waiver or discount by contacting the editorial office prior to submission; the granting of a waiver does not influence editorial decisions on acceptance or rejection.

Information regarding the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board members is publicly available on the journal website. Editors and reviewers are expected to follow ethical publishing standards consistent with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

The journal implements transparent and efficient editorial workflows covering manuscript submission, single-blind peer review, copyediting, production, and publication, all managed through the Online Journal System (OJS). All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using Turnitin prior to review.

IJPTE is committed to long-term digital preservation and accessibility of its published content through the LOCKSS archiving system. The journal also ensures transparency by providing clear information regarding its focus and scope, author guidelines, peer review procedures, open-access policy, author fees, indexing services, and contact information on its website.

All journal management policies are periodically reviewed and updated to align with evolving international standards, publication ethics, and best practices in scholarly publishing.

Changes in ownership or management must be communicated transparently. Concerns about ownership, management, or institutional influence may be raised through the official editorial contact, ijpte@mail.uns.ac.id. A complaint involving a decision-maker must be assessed by an unconflicted editor or independent representative. Payment, fee waivers, funding, or partnerships do not guarantee acceptance or privileged treatment.

Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship is reserved for individuals who have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the work. Each author must meet all four criteria:

1. Contribute substantially to the study’s conception or design, data collection, analysis, or interpretation;

2. Draft the manuscript or critically revise it for important intellectual content;

3. Approve the final version for submission and publication; and

4. Agree to be accountable for the work and to help address questions about its accuracy or integrity.

IJPTE encourages authors to describe each co-author’s specific contributions using the CRediT taxonomy. CRediT roles describe contributions but do not replace the authorship criteria above. Individuals whose contributions do not qualify them for authorship—for example, those who provided only funding, general supervision, administrative assistance, or technical support—should be recognised in the Acknowledgements, with their consent.

The corresponding author coordinates communication with IJPTE and confirms that all co-authors meet the authorship criteria, have reviewed and approved the manuscript, and agree to its submission. All authors remain accountable for their own contributions and for cooperating in the resolution of questions about the work.

The author list and contribution statement must be provided at submission. Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors require a reasoned explanation and written agreement from all affected authors. Changes after acceptance require editorial approval; warranted changes after publication are recorded through a correction notice.

Generative AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Authors must disclose material AI assistance, identifying the tool and how it was used. Human authors remain responsible for the manuscript and all content submitted under their names.

Contributor roles

One person may have several CRediT roles, and several people may share a role. A role designation does not by itself establish eligibility for authorship.

CRediT role	Contribution
Conceptualization	Developing research ideas, aims, or questions.
Data curation	Organizing, documenting, maintaining, and preparing data for reuse.
Formal analysis	Applying statistical, computational, or other formal analytical techniques.
Funding acquisition	Obtaining financial support for the work.
Investigation	Conducting research, experiments, or collection of evidence.
Methodology	Designing methods or developing research models.
Project administration	Coordinating and managing research activities.
Resources	Providing materials, instruments, facilities, or other research resources.
Software	Developing, implementing, or testing software and code.
Supervision	Providing research leadership, oversight, or mentorship.
Validation	Checking the reproducibility or verification of results and outputs.
Visualization	Preparing figures and other visual presentations.
Writing – original draft	Preparing the initial manuscript.
Writing – review & editing	Critically reviewing, commenting on, or revising the manuscript.

Authorship disputes and accountability

Gift, honorary, guest, and ghost authorship are unacceptable. Author order must be agreed by the authors rather than imposed by the editorial office. Contributors acknowledged in the manuscript must give their permission. Authors should identify who can verify the supporting records and answer integrity questions; where a guarantor is designated, that person accepts responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole.

Requests to change the author list require written agreement from everyone affected, including persons being added or removed. IJPTE may pause processing while a change or dispute is assessed. Editors do not adjudicate unresolved disputes about who deserves authorship; these may be referred to the relevant institutions. Approved changes after publication require a transparent correction notice. Undisclosed contributors or inappropriate authorship may require an integrity investigation.

Allegation of Research Misconduct

Concerns about fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, manipulated peer review, or other serious breaches may be raised before or after publication. Reports should be sent through IJPTE’s official editorial contact, identifying the submission or article, the concern, available evidence, and any relevant competing interests. A sufficiently specific anonymous report may also be assessed.

An editor or independent representative will examine the evidence and any conflicts affecting the assessment. The authors will normally be invited to explain the concern and provide relevant records. Independent specialists or the authors’ institutions may be consulted. Institutions investigate the conduct of their researchers; the journal determines the appropriate action concerning its submissions and publications.

The response will reflect the evidence and seriousness of the problem. Possible outcomes include clarification, further review, rejection, a correction, an expression of concern, or retraction. Confidential information will be shared only as necessary for fair assessment. Withdrawal does not automatically close an unresolved integrity case. Complaints about case handling follow Complaints and Appeals.

Post-publication Discussions

Readers may submit evidence-based comments, questions, or criticisms about published articles through the IJPTE editorial office. Contributions should identify the article, explain the issue clearly, cite supporting material where appropriate, and disclose competing interests. Discussion should address the work rather than attack individuals.

Editors assess correspondence for relevance, accuracy, scholarly value, and respectful presentation. They may edit accepted contributions for clarity or length and moderate online comments where that facility exists. Authors will normally be invited to answer substantive criticism. Accepted comments and responses may be linked to the article.

Scholarly disagreement does not itself establish an error or misconduct. Concerns affecting reliability or ethical compliance will be examined under the relevant investigation and publication-record policies rather than treated solely as debate.

Correction and Retraction

Occasionally, changes to a published article are necessary. Such updates are made only after careful review by the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the editorial team, and in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards. Any post-publication change is documented by a permanent public notice that links directly to the original article to ensure transparency and preserve the scholarly record.

Formal post-publication notices include Corrections (Corrigendum or Erratum) when an error or omission affects clarity or interpretation but not the study's validity. A Corrigendum addresses author errors; an Erratum covers publisher/production errors (e.g., mislabeled figures, incorrect affiliations, or missing funding/conflict-of-interest statements).

A Retraction is issued when serious problems undermine the article's credibility, such as flawed methods, data fabrication, image manipulation, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or absent ethical approval. Retractions follow COPE guidance and may be requested by authors or their institutions when justified. Retraction notices will always:

Be linked to and from the original article;

Clearly mark the article as retracted in both HTML and PDF formats using a watermark;

Provide a detailed explanation for the retraction;

Identify the party requesting the retraction (e.g., the authors or editor).

Retractions are issued to correct the scholarly record, not to punish authors. International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE) typically does not use retractions to settle authorship disputes; when appropriate and supported by all authors and their institutions, such matters may be addressed via a Corrigendum, consistent with the journal's Allegation of Research Misconduct policy.

To limit the impact of potentially misleading material, the journal seeks to act promptly. When serious concerns arise but an investigation is pending or inconclusive, an Expression of Concern may be published to alert readers neutrally; a retraction or correction may follow once the inquiry concludes. All related notices remain permanently available as part of the record.

In rare, exceptional circumstances, e.g., defamatory content, infringement of legal rights, or compliance with a legal order, a Removal Notice may be issued. In these cases, the article is taken down, and a formal notice explaining the action replaces the original content.

Assessment and version transparency

Authors and readers should report substantive errors or integrity concerns through the editorial office. Corrections must be dated, explain the material changes, and be distinguishable from the original version; earlier versions should be preserved. An expression of concern is not a finding of misconduct and will be updated or followed by another notice when sufficient information is available.

Authors will be consulted about a proposed retraction, but their agreement is not required for justified action. Notices should distinguish honest error from established misconduct where possible. Retraction may also be appropriate when peer review was compromised or a major undisclosed competing interest materially affected interpretation or editorial assessment. The article ordinarily remains accessible with prominent retraction labeling; removal is exceptional and requires a compelling reason.

Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE) is committed to maintaining originality, academic integrity, and ethical standards in scholarly publishing. All submitted manuscripts must represent original scholarly contributions and appropriately acknowledge the intellectual work of others. Plagiarism, inappropriate text recycling, and redundant publication are considered serious concerns that may undermine the integrity of the scientific record. This policy follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all research and review manuscripts submitted to IJPTE.

Definition and Forms of Plagiarism

Plagiarism occurs when an individual uses or presents another person's words, ideas, research findings, data, methods, or other intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment. IJPTE recognizes several forms of plagiarism and related publication practices, including:

1. Direct Plagiarism: Copying text from another source without appropriate quotation or citation.
2. Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting another author's ideas or explanations without acknowledging the original source.
3. Idea and Data Plagiarism: Presenting another researcher's concepts, research findings, datasets, methods, or interpretations as original contributions.
4. Figure and Material Plagiarism: Using tables, illustrations, research instruments, assessment materials, or other intellectual resources without appropriate acknowledgment or necessary permission.
5. Self-Plagiarism and Inappropriate Text Recycling: Reusing substantial portions of previously published work without appropriate citation, disclosure, or justification.
6. Translation Plagiarism: Translating previously published material into another language and presenting it as original work without acknowledging its source.
7. Duplicate or Redundant Publication: Submitting or publishing substantially overlapping research without appropriate disclosure or justification.

Plagiarism is not limited to textual copying. It may also involve the misappropriation of theoretical frameworks, educational instruments, qualitative findings, or other scholarly contributions that cannot be adequately detected through automated similarity screening.

Similarity Screening and Threshold

All manuscripts submitted to IJPTE undergo similarity screening using Turnitin during the initial submission process and again after manuscript acceptance, before publication. The journal establishes a maximum permitted overall similarity score of 20%.

Manuscripts with similarity scores of 20% or below may proceed to peer review, provided that they meet the journal's other editorial and ethical requirements. Manuscripts exceeding 20% will be returned to the authors for revision and will not proceed further until the identified concerns have been satisfactorily addressed. Submissions involving substantial or substantiated plagiarism may be rejected in accordance with the journal's publication ethics procedures.

The similarity score serves as an initial screening indicator rather than conclusive evidence of plagiarism. Editors evaluate the sources, extent, distribution, attribution, and context of matched content. Similarities involving appropriately acknowledged quotations, reference lists, established terminology, or standard methodological descriptions are assessed according to their scholarly context. A similarity score of 20% or below does not automatically establish that a manuscript is free from plagiarism.

Additional similarity screening may be conducted following substantive revisions or when concerns arise during editorial evaluation or peer review.

Text Recycling and Previously Disseminated Research

IJPTE recognizes that limited textual overlap may occur when authors describe established research procedures, standardized methods, or previously reported research contexts. Such reuse must be appropriately attributed and must not misrepresent the originality of the submitted work.

Authors must disclose relevant relationships between their submissions and previously disseminated research, including preprints, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, and related journal articles. The journal evaluates such overlap according to its extent, location, attribution, and implications for the originality of the manuscript. Substantial reuse of previously published findings, analyses, or conclusions without appropriate disclosure is unacceptable.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, properly referenced, and free from plagiarism. All sources contributing to the theoretical framework, research design, methodology, analysis, and interpretation must be acknowledged accurately. Authors must obtain necessary permissions when reproducing copyrighted materials and disclose relevant earlier versions or overlapping publications.

All co-authors share responsibility for the originality and integrity of the submitted manuscript. The use of paraphrasing tools, translation applications, or artificial intelligence-assisted writing technologies does not exempt authors from these responsibilities. All AI-assisted content must comply with IJPTE's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy.

Editorial Assessment and Possible Actions

Suspected plagiarism identified during submission, peer review, or editorial assessment will be examined by the editorial team using available evidence. Authors may be asked to clarify the identified similarities, provide supporting documentation, or revise their manuscripts. Editorial decisions will consider the seriousness of the concern and the adequacy of the authors' explanations.

Depending on the findings, IJPTE may request clarification, require manuscript revision, conduct further assessment, or reject the submission. When serious research misconduct is suspected, the journal may consult independent experts or relevant research institutions in accordance with its Allegation of Research Misconduct Policy.

An automated similarity report alone will not be treated as proof of misconduct. Authors will be given a reasonable opportunity to respond to substantive allegations, and editorial decisions will be based on documented evidence and principles of fairness.

Plagiarism Identified After Publication

Concerns regarding plagiarism may also arise after an article has been published. IJPTE will assess credible reports by examining relevant sources, available evidence, and responses from the authors. Where necessary, independent experts or relevant institutions may be consulted.

Depending on the nature and severity of the identified problem, the journal may issue a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction in accordance with its Correction and Retraction Policy. These actions are intended to preserve the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record.

Reporting and Commitment to Academic Integrity

Authors, reviewers, readers, and other concerned parties may report suspected plagiarism to the IJPTE Editorial Office at ijpte@mail.uns.ac.id. Reports should identify the manuscript or published article, explain the suspected overlap or intellectual misappropriation, and provide supporting evidence where available.

IJPTE is committed to addressing plagiarism concerns fairly, maintaining appropriate confidentiality, and promoting responsible scholarly communication. The journal will periodically review this policy to ensure continued alignment with recognized standards of research integrity and publication ethics.

Conflict of Interest/Competing Interests

International Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (IJPTE) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of transparency and ethical conduct in academic publishing. This policy provides definitions of conflicts of interest and describes procedures for addressing conflicts of interest involving authors, reviewers, editors, the journal, and the publisher, whether identified prior to or after publication. The journal adheres to the Core Practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

1. Definition of Conflicts of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or entity has financial, personal, professional, or academic relationships or interests that could influence or appear to influence their objectivity, integrity, or decision-making in the context of research, review, editorial work, or publication processes.

2. Identification of Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, editors, and others, are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest relevant to the work they are submitting, reviewing, editing, or publishing. These potential conflicts may include, but are not limited to:

Financial interests: Funding sources, stock ownership, employment, consultancy arrangements, or other financial ties related to the research.

Personal relationships: Close personal or familial relationships with individuals involved in the research or publication process.

Academic relationships: Collaborations or academic affiliations that could affect objectivity or create perceptions of bias.

Competing affiliations: Relationships with competing organizations that might have conflicting interests in the research or its outcomes.

Intellectual property: Ownership of patents, copyrights, or intellectual property rights potentially impacted by the research or publication.

3. Handling Conflicts of Interest

IJPTE will address conflicts of interest with diligence and transparency.

For Authors: Authors are required to disclose all potential conflicts of interest during the manuscript submission process, including all sources of financial support for the project, in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics policy. If a conflict of interest is identified after publication, authors should promptly inform the editorial board. The editorial board will address the conflict transparently and, if necessary, issue corrections or retractions.

For Reviewers: Reviewers must decline invitations to review if they have conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality, including competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the submission. If a conflict arises during the review process, reviewers should immediately notify the editorial board for appropriate action.

For Editors and Journal Staff: Editors and journal staff involved in the review and publication process must recuse themselves from handling submissions in which they have conflicts of interest. When uncertainty arises, the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board will decide on the appropriate course of action.

For Publishers: The publisher, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, must implement policies to address potential conflicts of interest within its organization. The publisher should ensure that editorial decisions and processes are free from financial or competing interests.

4. Transparency and Disclosure

IJPTE will clearly outline its conflicts of interest policy and inform all stakeholders of the requirements for disclosure. Relevant author disclosures will accompany the published article. Reviewers’ and editors’ disclosures are handled confidentially for appropriate assignment, recusal, and case assessment, subject to any necessary and justified disclosure. Additionally, the journal will limit or restrict access to the publication process for editors, reviewers, and stakeholders who co-author articles submitted to the journal.

Disclosure, updates, and independent assessment

Disclosure does not by itself establish wrongdoing. Authors must provide an explicit statement when no relevant competing interests exist, update relevant disclosures when necessary, and identify the funder’s role. A person whose conduct or interests are at issue must not decide their own case; an unconflicted editor or independent representative handles the assessment.

Newly discovered interests are assessed for their effect on the research and editorial process. A published disclosure may be corrected; more serious concerns may require investigation or other action under Correction and Retraction. Any submission restriction must be proportionate, justified, time-limited, and open to appeal.

Complaints and Appeals

Complaints may concern editorial conduct, peer review, or publication procedures. An appeal challenges a specific editorial decision. Both should be submitted through IJPTE’s official editorial contact (ijpte@mail.uns.ac.id) with the article or manuscript identifier, reasons, supporting evidence, and relevant competing interests. Good-faith complainants will not be penalized for raising a concern; credible anonymous complaints may be considered.

An unconflicted editor or independent representative will review the matter. A person whose conduct is challenged must not decide their own case. The assessment may include the original decision, review reports, responses from those involved, and independent advice. An appeal does not guarantee acceptance or reversal of the decision.

The journal will communicate its reasoned outcome to the relevant parties while protecting confidentiality as far as practicable. Any submission restriction must be proportionate, justified, time-limited, and open to appeal. Research-integrity allegations are handled under Allegation of Research Misconduct.

Screening for Plagiarism

IJPTE requires original work and proper acknowledgment of others’ ideas, wording, data, and images. Unattributed copying, misleading paraphrase, and presenting another person’s work as one’s own are unacceptable. Permission, where required, is separate from the obligation to cite the source.

Submissions are screened using Turnitin during submission and again after acceptance, before publication. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% are returned to the authors for revision and are not processed further until the concern has been addressed. Further checks may be performed before publication. A similarity score is a screening aid, not proof of originality or plagiarism. Editors assess the nature, extent, attribution, and context of overlap; a score of 20% or below does not by itself establish that a manuscript is free of plagiarism.

Authors must disclose substantial overlap with their own earlier work and related submissions. Reuse must be justified, attributed, and consistent with publication and permission requirements. Preprints or other earlier dissemination should be disclosed for editorial assessment.

Suspected plagiarism is assessed fairly, with an opportunity for explanation. Depending on the findings, action may include revision, rejection, correction, retraction, or institutional referral. AI-assisted content remains subject to the same originality and attribution requirements.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy

AI-assisted tools do not qualify as authors and cannot accept responsibility for a manuscript. Human authors, reviewers, and editors remain accountable for their work. Use of AI does not excuse inaccuracies, invented references, plagiarism, undisclosed interests, or breaches of confidentiality.

Use by authors

AI tools may assist language editing, grammar correction, translation, and readability under meaningful human supervision. They must not replace the authors’ intellectual contribution or be used to fabricate scientific content, data, images, analyses, or references. Authors must verify every claim, quotation, citation, and output before submission.

Report relevant generative-AI assistance at submission and in a clearly identified disclosure in the manuscript before the References list. State the tool and version where available, the purpose of use, and how the output was checked. Assistance used in research methods, including data processing, must also be described in the Methods section with enough detail for evaluation and reproducibility. Routine non-generative spelling or reference-formatting functions do not normally require a separate declaration. The journal may request further details about tools, platforms, and relevant prompts.

Authors must protect personal information, confidential data, and third-party rights. They must not upload protected material to a service unless that use is authorized and its confidentiality arrangements are suitable. Generative AI must not create or alter images presented as research evidence. Legitimate image processing must be transparent and must not misrepresent the underlying observations. Any AI-assisted processing that forms part of the research methodology must be reported in the Methods section, including the tool or model, version, source, and sufficient details for evaluation and reproducibility.

Use by reviewers

Reviewers must not upload a manuscript, extracts, figures, or review reports to a public or third-party AI service where confidentiality cannot be assured. An author’s decision to use AI does not authorize reviewers to disclose the manuscript. AI cannot substitute for expert assessment or a reviewer’s accountable judgment.

A reviewer must seek prior editorial permission before using AI in the assessment and disclose any permitted assistance. The reviewer remains responsible for checking the review’s accuracy and fairness. Suspected misuse should be reported privately rather than asserted on the basis of an automated AI-detection score alone.

Use by editors and editorial staff

Editors and staff are bound by equivalent confidentiality, privacy, and accountability requirements. Any authorized AI-supported workflow must have appropriate safeguards and human oversight. AI must not make the final acceptance, rejection, or integrity determination. Material misuse will be assessed under the journal’s relevant ethics and publication-record procedures. The Editorial Board reviews this policy and publishes approved updates on the journal’s website.