Publishing Ethics Statement
The publishing ethics of Children’s Literature in English Language Education are based on
the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing published by the
Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, 2018).
We have a generative AI policy based on the policy developed by Elsevier for their journals
concerning appropriate, ethical and responsible use of generative AI during all steps of the
publishing process. Authors must disclose any use of AI by submitting a separate statement
which details their use of such tools. This statement will also be included in the published work.
Please note it is not acceptable for members of the Editorial Review Board or the Editorial
Team to use generative AI in any way during their review and editorial work for the journal.
Responsibilities of the Editorial Team
The Editorial Team, with due regard for the recommendations of the members of the Editorial
Review Board who have submitted a blind review, decides which of the articles submitted to
the journal are to be published and in which issue. The Editorial Team evaluates all manuscripts
regardless of the authors’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, citizenship
or political views. Final decisions are based on the contribution’s relevance to the journal’s
scope, and the article’s significance, originality and quality. Current legal requirements
regarding plagiarism, copyright infringement and libel are also considered.
The Editorial Team does not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone
except for the corresponding authors. All submitted manuscripts are carefully anonymized
before being sent for blind review. Unpublished material in submitted papers is not made use
of by the Editorial Team for the purposes of their own research (unless signed written consent
has been received from the authors).
Responsibilities of the Editorial Review Board
The peer-review process supports the Editorial Team in making sound decisions on improving
the quality and rigour of the submitted articles, as well as evaluating the suitability of articles
for publication.
Promptness
All submissions are directed to highly qualified peer reviewers who provide detailed feedback
on the quality of the submitted work within the designated time frame. Typically, the first round
of the peer review process lasts 4–6 weeks, a second round (after revisions) may be necessary.
Objectivity
Reviews of submitted articles are clear, thorough, unbiased and honest while supportive and
constructive.
Consideration of Sources
Reviewers support authors by identifying relevant published sources that have not been cited
in the paper and may help to improve the submission. Reviewers also notify the Editor of
substantial overlaps between the article under review and any other publications.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers who are concerned that they have a conflict of interest are expected to decline the
request to review articles.
Responsibilities of authors
Authors of research-based articles must present an objective and accurate account of the work
performed as well as provide an impartial discussion of its significance. Empirical articles must
contain sufficient detail and references to enable others to replicate their projects. False or
inaccurate statements are considered fraudulent and are unacceptable.
Originality, Plagiarism and Acknowledgement of Sources
Authors must submit original material for review. All citations (including Tables and Figures)
must be cited correctly and fully. The work and wording of other scholars must always be cited
to avoid plagiarism.
Multiple Submissions and Redundant Publication
Articles that have been published elsewhere must not be submitted for review. Articles
presenting the same research may not be published in more than one journal.
Authorship
The corresponding author must ensure that all contributing co-authors are included in the
author list, either alphabetically or according to their contribution. The corresponding author
together with the Editor must verify that all co-authors have approved the final version of the
contribution.
Errors in Published Articles
In the case of a significant error in the published material, authors must promptly notify the
Editor. The publication must then be corrected in the form of an erratum.