Publication Ethics

LINKAGE: Journal Linguistics and English Educational Knowledge is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in scholarly publishing. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The journal adheres to widely recognized ethical guidelines to ensure the quality, credibility, and transparency of published research.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for making decisions regarding which manuscripts submitted to the journal should be published. These decisions are based on the manuscript’s originality, academic significance, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editors must evaluate manuscripts fairly without discrimination regarding race, gender, religion, nationality, or political beliefs. Editors must also maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and avoid any conflicts of interest during the editorial process.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a crucial role in assisting editors in evaluating the quality and suitability of manuscripts for publication. Reviewers should conduct their evaluations objectively, provide constructive feedback, and complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe. They must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use any information obtained through the review process for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline the review if they feel unqualified or if a conflict of interest exists.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscripts they submit are original works that have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal. Authors must properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in their research and avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification. All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as co-authors. Authors should also disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research outcomes.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants, surveys, interviews, or data collection must follow appropriate ethical standards and institutional guidelines. Authors should ensure that their research complies with ethical research practices and that necessary permissions or approvals have been obtained before conducting the study.

Publication Misconduct

In cases where ethical misconduct such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or unethical research practices is suspected, the editorial team will conduct an investigation following established academic publishing guidelines. If misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions will be taken, including rejection of the manuscript, retraction of the published article, or notification to the relevant institutions.

Copyright and Open Access Policy

All articles published in LINKAGE: Journal Linguistics and English Educational Knowledge are made available under an open access policy, allowing readers to freely access, download, and share the content for academic and educational purposes, provided that proper attribution is given to the authors and the journal.