Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Scientific Journal of Oxford College for International Education adheres to the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and follows the codes of conduct adopted by its Editorial Board. All participants in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers—are expected to comply with these ethical standards to ensure the integrity of scholarly communication.

For further guidance on publication ethics, please refer to: https://publicationethics.org

Duties and Responsibilities of the Publisher

The Scientific Journal of Oxford College for International Education is committed to maintaining impartial and ethical editorial decisions based solely on academic merit. The journal safeguards the integrity of the scholarly record and oversees ethical conduct among all parties involved, including the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board Members, Reviewers, and Authors.

The journal implements procedures to verify originality and accuracy, including plagiarism detection and screening for data manipulation or misconduct. When necessary, corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions are issued promptly to maintain transparency and trust in published research.

Duties and Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for making final publication decisions based on the scholarly value of submitted manuscripts. They preserve the confidentiality of all submissions and ensure the anonymity of reviewers throughout the peer-review process.

Editors avoid conflicts of interest and are dedicated to upholding academic standards and intellectual integrity. They actively address allegations of plagiarism, ethical violations, or research misconduct and ensure that unpublished material is not used for personal research without explicit authorization.

Duties and Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in supporting editorial decisions by providing objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. All manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers are expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and to assess submissions solely on their academic quality, originality, and technical merit.

Duties and Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must submit original manuscripts written in English or Arabic that have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all listed co-authors have approved the final version of the manuscript and consented to its submission.

Authors are required to participate cooperatively in the peer-review process, disclose any sources of financial or institutional support, and promptly inform the Editors of any significant errors identified after submission or publication. All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening.

Principles of Transparency

The Scientific Journal of Oxford College for International Education maintains a transparent peer-review process and publicly communicates its editorial policies through its official website. The journal operates with a qualified editorial board and provides open-access content to support global dissemination of research.

The journal is committed to addressing research misconduct responsibly and requires authors to disclose any conflicts of interest to preserve transparency and academic credibility.

Violations of Publication Ethics

The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, duplicate submissions, inappropriate authorship practices, and citation manipulation. Any violation may result in immediate rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, notification of affiliated institutions, and possible restrictions on future submissions.

Handling Allegations of Misconduct

All ethical concerns are handled in accordance with established procedures and COPE recommendations. Initial investigations involve contacting authors for clarification. In cases of serious misconduct, further actions may include formal warnings, submission bans, institutional notification, or article retraction.

Complaints and Appeals

The Scientific Journal of Oxford College for International Education welcomes substantiated appeals and complaints. These are reviewed by the Editorial Board following COPE guidelines. Appropriate investigations are conducted, and outcomes may include corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions where necessary.