Publishing Policy

The Journal of Innovative Teaching and Learning Research (JITLR) is dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in academic publishing. Our publishing policy emphasizes rigorous peer review, open access, and adherence to established ethical guidelines to ensure the integrity, quality, and impact of published research.

1. Ethical Publishing Standards
JITLR follows ethical practices in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) to uphold integrity in research publishing:

  • Plagiarism Check: All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using reliable detection software.

  • Authorship Ethics: Authors must correctly attribute contributions, avoid ghostwriting, and disclose all conflicts of interest.

  • Data Transparency: Research findings should be verifiable, and data must be made available when required.

  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to declare any potential conflicts of interest.

2. Article Processing Charges (APCs) & Publication Fees
JITLR follows a transparent and author-friendly policy:

  • No APCs: The journal does not charge any fees for article submission, processing, or publishing.

3. Retraction and Correction Policy
To uphold credibility, JITLR follows a strict correction and retraction framework:

  • Corrections: Authors may request corrections for minor errors. An erratum or corrigendum will be issued when necessary.

  • Retractions: Articles may be retracted in cases of ethical breaches, plagiarism, or data falsification.

  • Expressions of Concern: If ethical concerns arise, a temporary notice may be issued while the matter is under review.

4. Submission and Review Timeline
JITLR is committed to efficient and timely handling of submissions:

  • Submission to Initial Decision: 2–4 weeks

  • Peer Review Duration: 6–8 weeks

  • Final Publication (Post-Acceptance): 2–3 weeks
    Authors can track the status of their manuscripts via the online submission system.

5. Publication Frequency
JITLR is published quarterly in both print and online formats, ensuring global accessibility and academic engagement.