EDUCASIA: Jurnal Pendidikan, Pengajaran, dan Pembelajaran is committed to maintaining transparency, objectivity, and integrity throughout the research and publication process. All authors, reviewers, editors, and other parties involved in the publication process are required to disclose any financial or non-financial interests that may influence, or be perceived to influence, the conduct of research, peer review, editorial decisions, or publication outcomes. This policy follows the principles of publication ethics recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest occurs when personal, professional, financial, or other relationships may compromise or appear to compromise an individual's objectivity and impartiality in conducting, reviewing, or publishing research. Conflicts of interest do not necessarily indicate unethical conduct; however, failure to disclose relevant interests may undermine the credibility and transparency of the scholarly publication process.

Conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to:

• Financial interests: Research funding, grants, employment, consulting fees, honoraria, financial investments, or other monetary benefits related to the research.

• Personal relationships: Family relationships, close friendships, personal disputes, or other relationships that may affect impartial judgment.

• Professional and institutional relationships: Employment at the same institution, supervisory relationships, academic collaborations, or other professional connections with the authors.

• Academic and intellectual interests: Strong academic commitments, competing research interests, or professional rivalries that may influence the evaluation or interpretation of research findings.

• Other competing interests: Political, religious, organizational, or other affiliations that could reasonably be perceived as influencing scholarly judgment.

Disclosure and Management of Conflicts of Interest

All relevant conflicts of interest must be disclosed during manuscript submission and, where appropriate, included in the published article. The editorial team will assess disclosed conflicts to determine whether they may affect the objectivity, integrity, or credibility of the research and publication process.

When a conflict of interest is identified, EDUCASIA may take appropriate measures, including requesting additional disclosure from the authors, assigning an independent editor or reviewer, obtaining further clarification, or conducting an additional assessment of the manuscript. If an undisclosed conflict of interest is identified after publication, the journal may publish a correction, issue an expression of concern, or consider retraction when warranted by the evidence and applicable publication ethics guidance.