Publication Ethics

 International Scientific Pedagogical Research (ISPR), published by American Irfano Global Academy LLC, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and publication ethics.
The journal operates in accordance with internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The publication process is designed to ensure the scientific quality, originality, and reliability of all published research.
1. Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must adhere to strict ethical standards.
Plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification are strictly prohibited.
Authors must ensure originality and proper citation of all sources.
Editors and reviewers must maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
Any ethical misconduct will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.
2. Peer Review Policy
All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers based on:
originality
methodological quality
scientific contribution
clarity and structure
Final editorial decisions are made by the editorial board based on the reviewers’ recommendations.
3. Open Access Policy
The journal operates under an Open Access model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible worldwide without subscription barriers.
Readers can read, download, and share articles freely.
No access restrictions apply to published content.
This policy promotes global knowledge dissemination and academic visibility.
4. Copyright and Licensing Policy
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute it.
Proper citation of original work is mandatory.
Articles may be used for academic and educational purposes.
Unauthorized commercial use is prohibited without permission.
5. Author Responsibilities
Authors must comply with the following responsibilities:
Submit original and unpublished work only.
Ensure the manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
Properly acknowledge all references and sources.
Include only authors who contributed significantly to the research.
Disclose any conflicts of interest.
Any form of plagiarism or unethical behavior will result in immediate rejection.
6. Editorial Policy
The editorial board is responsible for ensuring academic quality and integrity.
Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit only.
No discrimination based on nationality, gender, or affiliation is allowed.
Editors must ensure a fair and transparent review process.
Confidentiality of submitted manuscripts must always be maintained.
7. Publication Frequency and Archiving Policy
The journal is published on a regular basis, with 6 issues per year.
All articles are permanently archived in digital repositories.
Long-term preservation ensures continued accessibility.
Content remains available even after organizational changes.
8. Conflict of Interest Policy
All participants in the publication process must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
Financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence research must be declared.
Undisclosed conflicts may result in rejection or retraction.

9. Plagiarism Policy
All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before review.
High similarity or copied content leads to immediate rejection.
Duplicate publication is strictly prohibited.
Retraction may occur if plagiarism is discovered after publication.
10. Ethical Oversight
Research involving human participants or animals must follow ethical standards.
Ethical approval must be obtained when required.
Informed consent must be documented.
Research must comply with institutional and international guidelines.
11. Corrections and Retractions Policy
The journal maintains transparency in correcting published content.
Corrections are issued for minor errors.
Retractions are issued for serious ethical violations or invalid results.
Expressions of concern may be published during investigations.