Publication Ethic

The Numerate Journal is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and accountability in the research process.

1. Authorship

  • Criteria for Authorship: Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors should be able to take public responsibility for the work.
  • Acknowledgment of Contributions: Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged in the manuscript. This includes technical help, administrative support, and other contributions.

2. Conflict of Interest

  • Disclosure: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation. This includes funding sources, financial relationships, and personal connections to the research topic.
  • Management of Conflicts: In cases where a conflict of interest is identified, appropriate steps should be taken to manage it, which may include involving third-party oversight or disclosing the conflict in the publication.

3. Research Integrity

  • Data Fabrication and Falsification: Authors must not fabricate or manipulate data. All findings should be reported truthfully and transparently.
  • Plagiarism: Submissions must be free of plagiarism. This includes the appropriation of others' ideas, text, or data without proper citation. The journal employs plagiarism detection tools to verify originality.
  • Duplicate Publication: Authors should not submit the same research to multiple journals simultaneously. If a study has been published elsewhere, authors must seek permission from the original publisher before submitting to the Numerate Journal.

4. Ethical Approval

  • Research Ethics: Studies involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards and regulations. Authors must obtain institutional review board (IRB) approval or equivalent ethical clearance before conducting the research.
  • Informed Consent: For studies involving human subjects, authors must ensure that informed consent is obtained from participants and that they understand the nature of the research, including any potential risks.

5. Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must keep all information regarding the manuscripts confidential and not disclose any details to others without permission.
  • Impartiality: Reviewers should provide an unbiased evaluation of the manuscript, based solely on its merits. Any personal biases should be disclosed to the editors.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe to facilitate a timely publication process.

6. Editor Responsibilities

  • Fairness: Editors should handle all manuscripts fairly and without discrimination based on the authors' demographics or affiliations.
  • Transparency: Editorial decisions should be based on the quality and relevance of the work. Editors should provide clear feedback to authors regarding decisions made on submissions.
  • Accountability: Editors must ensure that all published research adheres to ethical guidelines, and they should take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct.

7. Retractions and Corrections

  • Retraction Policy: If significant errors or ethical breaches are identified after publication, the journal may retract the paper. Authors are encouraged to report any errors or issues as soon as they are discovered.
  • Corrections: Minor errors that do not affect the overall findings of the study may be corrected through an erratum or corrigendum.

8. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

  • Inclusive Practices: The journal promotes diversity and inclusion within the research community. Authors are encouraged to consider diverse perspectives in their work and to foster an inclusive environment in their research practices.

By adhering to these expanded publication ethics, all stakeholders contribute to a culture of integrity and trust in the dissemination of knowledge in the field of numeracy and mathematics education. The Numerate Journal is dedicated to upholding these values and expects all contributors to share this commitment.