PPSDP International Journal of Education (PIJED) is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the publication process. The journal requires all authors, editors, and reviewers to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence research findings, manuscript evaluation, or editorial decisions.

1. Conflict of Interest for Authors

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation. All relevant conflicts of interest must be declared during manuscript submission.

If no conflicts of interest exist, authors should include the following statement:

“The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this article.”

2. Conflict of Interest for Editors

Editors must ensure that editorial decisions are based solely on academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal's scope. Editors with potential conflicts of interest must withdraw from handling the relevant manuscripts and assign them to independent editors.

3. Conflict of Interest for Reviewers

Reviewers must disclose any relationships or interests that could affect their impartiality. Reviewers with significant conflicts of interest should decline the review invitation. All manuscript evaluations must remain objective, confidential, and free from personal or institutional influence.

4. Disclosure and Management

PIJED evaluates disclosed conflicts of interest and takes appropriate measures to maintain fairness and transparency. Undisclosed conflicts identified during or after publication may result in further investigation, correction, or other appropriate editorial action.

5. Commitment to Publication Ethics

PIJED follows recognized principles of publication ethics, including relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal is committed to ensuring that all editorial and publication decisions are independent, fair, and based on scholarly merit.