Ethical Clearance

EduSphere: Journal of Education and Learning requires that all research submitted for publication adheres to the highest ethical standards. Authors are expected to ensure that their research complies with relevant ethical guidelines and that appropriate ethical clearance has been obtained where applicable.

1. Ethical Approval for Research Involving Human Subjects

Authors must confirm that their research involving human participants has been conducted in accordance with ethical principles and that approval has been obtained from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board (IRB). Authors should include a statement in their manuscript indicating that informed consent was obtained from all participants and that their rights and welfare were protected.

2. Ethical Approval for Research Involving Animals

For research involving animals, authors must ensure that the study adheres to relevant guidelines for the humane treatment of animals. Ethical approval from an appropriate animal care and use committee should be obtained and documented in the manuscript.

3. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to the research. This includes financial, personal, or professional relationships that could be perceived to influence the research or its presentation. All conflicts of interest must be clearly stated in the manuscript.

4. Plagiarism and Originality

Authors must ensure that their work is original and that proper credit is given to other researchers through appropriate citation. Manuscripts that are found to contain plagiarism will be subject to review and possible rejection.

5. Data Integrity

Authors must ensure that data presented in their research is accurate and that any fabrication or falsification of data is avoided. Authors are expected to maintain the integrity of their research data and provide transparency in their methodology and analysis.

6. Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards

Authors must comply with all applicable legal and ethical standards in the conduct of their research. This includes adherence to relevant laws and regulations regarding data protection, intellectual property, and research ethics.