Jurnal Edukasi dan Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and scholarly integrity in all published articles. This publication ethics statement is based on the guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and internationally recognized principles of academic integrity.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors are required to ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works and have not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal for consideration. Authors must avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, and properly acknowledge all sources through accurate citations and references in accordance with the journal’s guidelines. Authors are responsible for the accuracy, validity, and integrity of the data, methodologies, analyses, and findings presented in their manuscripts. All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research and manuscript preparation should be appropriately listed as authors, while others who contributed should be acknowledged accordingly. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research process or outcomes. If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article when necessary.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

Editors evaluate submitted manuscripts solely on the basis of their academic merit, originality, significance, and relevance to the journal’s scope, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, institutional affiliation, nationality, or political beliefs. Editors are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and protecting the identities of authors and reviewers throughout the review process. Editors ensure that manuscripts undergo a fair, objective, and timely peer-review process conducted by qualified reviewers. Editorial decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection are made based on reviewers’ recommendations, the quality of the manuscript, and the journal’s editorial policies. Editors must avoid conflicts of interest and take appropriate actions, including corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern, when ethical issues arise.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to conduct manuscript evaluations objectively, fairly, and constructively, providing scholarly feedback that contributes to improving the quality of the manuscript. Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of all materials received for review and must not use unpublished information for personal advantage. Reviews should be based on academic merit and supported by clear arguments and evidence. Reviewers should decline review invitations when they lack sufficient expertise in the subject area or when conflicts of interest may affect their judgment. Any potential ethical concerns, including suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication, should be reported to the editor immediately.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher is responsible for ensuring that all published articles have undergone an appropriate peer-review process and comply with established publication ethics standards. The publisher supports editorial independence and takes appropriate measures when ethical misconduct, such as plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication, or authorship disputes, is identified. The publisher is also committed to maintaining the sustainability, accessibility, and long-term preservation of the journal while supporting open-access dissemination of scholarly knowledge in accordance with the journal’s policies.

By adhering to these publication ethics guidelines, Jurnal Edukasi dan Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini strives to uphold credibility, transparency, fairness, and integrity in scholarly publishing and to contribute to the advancement of research and practice in the field of education and early childhood learning.