IJEEDU takes credible allegations concerning submitted or published work seriously. Potential concerns include fabrication or falsification of data, inappropriate manipulation of images or results, plagiarism, undisclosed redundant publication, unethical research, manipulated peer review, misrepresentation of authorship, and other conduct that may compromise the integrity of the research or publication process.

Concerns may be reported through the journal’s. A report should identify the relevant manuscript or article, describe the concern specifically, and include available evidence. IJEEDU will consider evidence-based reports regardless of whether the person reporting the concern wishes to be publicly identified. The journal will handle identities and submitted material confidentially as far as the investigation and applicable obligations allow.

The editors first assess whether the allegation falls within the journal’s remit and whether further inquiry is warranted. They may request an explanation from the authors and consult reviewers, independent experts, the publisher, or the relevant research institution. A person with a conflict of interest must not lead the assessment. The affected parties will have a fair opportunity to respond. IJEEDU does not treat an allegation as a proven finding of misconduct.

Research institutions or other competent bodies may be asked to investigate matters that require access to underlying records or authority beyond that of a journal. IJEEDU retains responsibility for deciding what action is needed for manuscripts under consideration and for its published record. Possible outcomes include no action, a request for clarification, rejection of a manuscript, a correction, an expression of concern, or a retraction. The journal may take an appropriate editorial action while an institutional investigation is ongoing when readers need to be alerted to a credible concern.

IJEEDU documents the basis for its editorial decisions and applies its Correction and Retraction Policy to any change in the status of a published article. Where feasible, the person who reported the concern and the affected authors will be informed of the outcome, subject to confidentiality and privacy requirements.