The principles of publishing ethics in the journal "Edukacja Muzyczna" are based on the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editor and are in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).                                                                

The journal's editors use an anti-plagiarism system to prevent plagiarism https://plagiat.pl/en/ 

Ethics Policy of the Edukacja Muzyczna Journal

The Edukacja Muzyczna journal adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, following the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Editors, authors, and reviewers are all expected to act in accordance with the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and responsibility.

1. Duties of the Editorial Board

• The editorial board is responsible for deciding which articles will be published.

• Decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of the submission, its originality, clarity, and relevance to the scope of the journal.

• Editors ensure the confidentiality of the editorial and peer review process.

• In cases of suspected ethical misconduct, the editorial board acts in accordance with COPE guidelines.

2. Duties of Authors

• Authors must present accurate research results and submit only original work.

• Practices such as plagiarism, self-plagiarism, ghostwriting, and guest authorship are strictly prohibited.

• Authors are required to disclose all conflicts of interest and sources of funding for their research.

• All manuscripts are verified using an anti-plagiarism system.

3. Duties of Reviewers

• Reviewers are expected to provide unbiased and confidential evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

• Reviews should be constructive, professional, and based on academic merit.

• Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and report any suspected violations of ethical standards.

4. Preventing Misconduct

• All allegations of scientific misconduct, data falsification, plagiarism, or other forms of unethical behavior are carefully investigated.

• The editorial board reserves the right to retract published articles or report issues to relevant institutions if necessary.