To uphold the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing, Journal of Educatio et Didactica (JED), published by Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa, strictly adheres to the:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices
• DOAJ Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing

All parties involved in the publication process — including authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members — are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment, evaluation, or editorial decisions.

 

Definition

A conflict of interest refers to any financial, institutional, personal, professional, political, or academic relationship that could reasonably be perceived as affecting the objectivity, impartiality, or integrity of research, peer review, or editorial decision-making.

Examples of conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to:

Financial Relationships

• Research funding or sponsorship
• Employment or institutional funding
• Honoraria or consulting fees
• Stock ownership or financial investment
• Paid expert testimony or advisory roles

Non-Financial Relationships

• Personal or family relationships
• Institutional affiliations
• Academic competition or rivalry
• Political or ideological commitments
• Editorial responsibilities or professional collaborations

The existence of a conflict of interest does not necessarily constitute misconduct. However, all potential conflicts must be disclosed to maintain transparency and trust in the scholarly publication process.

 

Responsibilities

Authors

Authors are required to disclose all financial and non-financial interests that may influence the interpretation, presentation, or publication of their research.

A Conflict of Interest Statement must be submitted after manuscript acceptance during the production process through the journal’s online submission system.

Each author is required to complete and upload the signed Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form as a supplementary document under the designated production discussion section.

If no conflicts of interest exist, authors must clearly state in the manuscript:

“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”

Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.

Reviewers must decline the review invitation if they have:

• Personal relationships with the authors
• Institutional affiliations connected to the manuscript
• Professional or academic conflicts
• Competing interests related to the submitted research

Editors and Editorial Board Members

Editors and editorial board members must disclose any conflicts that could affect their impartiality in handling submissions.

Editors are required to recuse themselves from editorial decisions involving manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

The Editor-in-Chief may assign the manuscript to another editor or independent reviewer to ensure objective evaluation and editorial fairness.

 

Evaluation and Management

All disclosed conflicts of interest are reviewed confidentially by the Editorial Office.

Appropriate editorial actions may include:

• Reassigning editors or reviewers
• Requesting additional clarification or disclosure
• Publishing disclosure statements alongside the article when necessary

If an undisclosed conflict of interest is identified after publication, the journal may take corrective action in accordance with COPE ethical guidelines, including:

• Publication of corrections
• Expressions of concern
• Retractions in severe cases

 

Transparency of Disclosure

Conflict of Interest Statements will be published together with the final published article to maintain transparency and accountability.

If no conflicts are declared, the following statement will appear in the published article:

“No conflicts of interest were declared.”

This practice supports the integrity and reliability of the journal’s scholarly record.

 

Institutional and Publisher Responsibilities

The Editorial Board and Publisher Karya Grafindo Prima Perkasa guarantee full editorial independence throughout the publication process.

Commercial interests, sponsorships, advertisements, or financial arrangements shall not influence editorial decisions, peer review outcomes, or article content.

All editorial staff members operate in accordance with international publication ethics standards and COPE Core Practices.

 

Ethical and International Compliance

This policy is developed in accordance with internationally recognized publication ethics and transparency standards, including:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) – Competing Interests Guidelines
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) – Principles of Transparency and Best Practice
• World Association of Academic Editors (WAAE)

Authors, reviewers, and editors are encouraged to review these international guidelines to better understand the principles and importance of full conflict of interest disclosure in scholarly publishing.

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