Journal Guidelines

1. Editorial Policy

• Only original and unpublished manuscripts based on original research or innovative work should be submitted for consideration in NCERT journals.
• Authors have a responsibility to ensure the originality of their work and to confirm that the manuscript has not been submitted or published elsewhere
• They must also respect the rights of other authors and avoid any form of copyright infringement. References taken from the scholarly sources must be cited
• If a manuscript is based on a project or an assignment, the authors must include proper citations and obtain permission from the relevant departments and institutions. This is necessary to prevent the violation of third-party rights.
• Authors must submit a similarity report along with certificate that confirm the originality of the submitted paper generated from widely used plagiarism software.
• In case of more than one author the Editorial Board will communicate only with the corresponding author regarding all decisions.
• The selection of manuscripts for the journals follows a rigorous double peer review process, as outlined in the policy, in order to maintain the quality of publications.

2. Review Policy

JIE follows a stringent double-peer review process for evaluation of the submitted manuscripts. At the preliminary stage, a team of subject experts blindly screens the manuscripts under the supervision of the editorial committee. Based on the preliminary screening and evaluation of the similarity reports submitted by the author(s), the manuscripts are shortlisted. The selected manuscripts are sent to two reviewers for blind review. In case of a tie (one positive and one negative review), the papers are then sent to a third reviewer, who holds a comparatively senior position in terms of academic credentials. The third reviewer's comments are the basis for a decision to either accept or reject the paper. The comments and suggestions of the reviewers are conveyed to the authors for further course of action, if any. The final version of the manuscript, as revised by the author(s) incorporating the suggestions of the reviewers, if any, is considered accepted for publication.

 

3. Publication Ethics Statement

JIE follows the publication and ethical standards set by the UGC and Ministry of Education (MoE) and so respect academic honesty and maintain the quality of research. It is mandatory to acknowledge funding agencies as well as the parent organisation, while the manuscript is prepared on the basis of such professional engagements in research activities. Therefore, manuscripts submitted for consideration must be authentic, unpublished, and based on the original research or innovative work. The journals also follow the research ethics guidelines framed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) for promoting ethical practices and supporting high standards in scholarly publications.

Plagiarism:The Journal of Indian Education (JIE) maintains a policy of accepting manuscripts only if they exhibit a similarity index of less than 15% .

Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Journal of Inclusive Education (JIE) currently does not have an active policy explicitly governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manuscripts. The journal prefers manuscripts devoid of AI-generated content; however, in cases where minor AI use is detected, the academic editor exercises discretion in deciding the manuscript's acceptance or rejection, taking into consideration the purpose and context of AI usage.

4. Correction, Complaints and Retraction Statement

JIE is committed to maintaining academic accuracy, transparency, and integrity. In cases of errors, ethical concerns, or disputes, appropriate corrective actions such as corrections, retractions, or editorial notes will be taken promptly. Minor inaccuracies will be addressed through errata or corrigenda, while serious issues - such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or legal violations may lead to article retraction, following due process and author notification. Complaints regarding editorial decisions, peer review, or ethical conduct must be submitted in writing and will be resolved within a defined timeframe. All actions will be documented and updated in the online version to ensure transparency and uphold the credibility of publications.

 

5. Feedback/Suggestions

Readers are welcome to report any error(s), misinformation, discrepancy, inaccuracy or any ethical or legal concern. The editorial boards shall be responsible for issuing corrections related to errors, falsification, misrepresentation, discrepancy or inaccurate information reported by the readers. Any correction noted shall appear in the next print issue.