JILR Joins COPE and Adopts International Ethical Standards
Journal of Intelligent Learning Research · June 2026
COPE Member Ethics ComplianceJournal of Intelligent Learning Research (JILR) is proud to announce that it has officially become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This membership reflects the journal's unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.
JILR fully adopts and adheres to COPE Core Practices, including:
- Double-Blind Peer Review — Each manuscript is evaluated by 3–4 independent reviewers, ensuring fairness and objectivity.
- Research Integrity — Zero tolerance for plagiarism, duplicate submission, data fabrication, and citation manipulation.
- Author and Reviewer Responsibilities — Clear guidelines on authorship, conflict of interest disclosure, and confidentiality.
- Editorial Independence — All editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and the journal's scope.
- Post-Publication Corrections — Transparent procedures for handling errors, retractions, and expressions of concern.
Why COPE membership matters: COPE is the leading international organization dedicated to improving the integrity of scholarly publishing. Membership signals to authors, reviewers, and readers that JILR operates under globally recognized ethical frameworks.
Full COPE guidelines and JILR ethical policies are available at:
Journal Ethics Policy → · COPE Official Website →
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