Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

Quality Enhancement in Higher Education Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics in all aspects of the publishing process. This ethics statement follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works and free from plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification. All sources must be properly cited. Multiple submissions or redundant publications are strictly prohibited. All individuals who have made significant contributions should be listed as authors, and any potential conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the manuscript’s scholarly merit, academic quality, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without discrimination based on race, gender, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs. Editors must maintain confidentiality, prevent conflicts of interest, and ensure a fair and objective peer review process.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. They must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not use unpublished information for personal advantage. Any conflicts of interest should be promptly disclosed to the editor.

Publication Malpractice

Any form of publication malpractice, including plagiarism, citation manipulation, data fabrication or falsification, and undisclosed conflicts of interest, will be handled seriously. The journal reserves the right to issue corrections, retract articles, or take other appropriate actions in accordance with COPE guidelines.