Journal of Educational Development and Practice: Announcements

Journal of Educational Development and Practice: Announcements https://journal.ucc.edu.gh/index.php/jed-p About the Journal The Journal of Educational Development and Practice (JED-P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Institute of Education, School of Educational Development and Outreach, University of Cape Coast. The Journal provides a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, theoretical analyses, and practical innovations in education and development. JED-P seeks to promote knowledge sharing, dialogue, and professional growth among scholars, educators, and practitioners within Ghana and beyond. Open Access Policy JED-P is committed to the principles of open access. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication and distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license. This allows users to copy, distribute, remix, transform, and build upon published works, including for commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given to the original author(s). Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and disseminate it. Misconduct (Plagiarism, Fabrication, Falsification) The journal upholds the highest standards of research integrity. All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism checks at submission. If potential misconduct such as plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication is detected, the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) informs the authors for clarification and the editorial board investigates. Outcomes may include corrections, rejection, retraction, or escalation to the authors’ institutions. Authorship Contributions JED-P requires that all authors listed on a manuscript meet the criteria for authorship, including significant intellectual contribution, drafting or revising the manuscript, and final approval. At submission, authors must declare their contributions using recognized formats such as the CRediT taxonomy. Authorship disputes are resolved by the editorial board in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Complaints and Appeals The journal has mechanisms for handling complaints and appeals. Complaints can be submitted through the official Journal email and are acknowledged and investigated fairly by the editorial board. Authors may appeal decisions on manuscripts, and such appeals are considered by an independent board member not involved in the original review. Final outcomes are communicated promptly to the complainant. Conflict of Interest Transparency is vital in scholarly publishing. All authors, reviewers, and editors must declare potential conflicts of interest—financial, personal, or professional—that may influence their judgment. Conflicts are assessed by the editorial board, disclosed where appropriate, and may lead to recusal from the review or decision-making process. Data Reproducibility and Transparency To strengthen research credibility, authors are expected to provide adequate methodological detail to allow replication of their studies. Where applicable, data should be deposited in open repositories or made available upon request. Supplementary materials may be published alongside articles to enhance transparency and reproducibility. Ethical Oversight JED-P requires all research involving human or animal participants to have prior approval from a recognized ethics review committee. Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained where applicable. Manuscripts lacking evidence of ethical oversight will not be considered for review. Intellectual Property and Copyright The journal respects intellectual property rights and follows international publishing standards. While authors retain copyright of their articles, they grant the journal the right to publish and distribute their work under the CC BY 4.0 license. This ensures global dissemination and use of research while safeguarding authorship recognition. Journal Management The Journal is managed by the Editorial Board under the School of Educational Development and Outreach, University of Cape Coast. The board periodically reviews policies, editorial practices, and reviewer performance to ensure transparency, fairness, and adherence to best practices in scholarly publishing. Peer Review Process All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are initially screened by the editorial office for relevance and quality. Those deemed suitable are sent to at least two independent experts in the subject area. Reviewer comments are consolidated and a decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief. Outcomes may include acceptance, revision, or rejection. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections The Journal supports scholarly debate and post-publication dialogue through letters to the editor, online comments, and direct correspondence with the editorial office. If errors are identified, minor ones are corrected through corrigenda, while significant issues may require retraction. All corrections and retractions are issued transparently to uphold the integrity of the scholarly record. en-US Tue, 20 Jul 2021 10:35:43 +0000 OJS 3.4.0.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60