The journal Multidisciplinarni Pristupi u Edukaciji i Rehabilitaciji (MPER – Multidisciplinary Approaches in Education and Rehabilitation) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in scholarly publishing. We align our policies and procedures with the Core Practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing.

All stakeholders involved in the publication process—authors, reviewers, and editors—are expected to uphold the following ten COPE Core Practices:

1. Allegations of Misconduct

All allegations of research or publication misconduct (e.g., data fabrication, plagiarism, authorship fraud) are investigated thoroughly, confidentially, and in accordance with COPE flowcharts.

2. Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship must reflect substantial contributions to the conception, execution, or interpretation of the research. All contributors must be appropriately acknowledged.

3. Complaints and Appeals

MPER provides a clear and fair mechanism for handling complaints and appeals related to editorial decisions or ethical concerns. Appeals are reviewed by senior editorial staff or an independent committee.

4. Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publishing process must disclose any potential conflicts of interest—financial, institutional, or personal—that could influence the work.

5. Data and Reproducibility

Authors must provide accurate data and, where possible, share underlying datasets to support reproducibility. Data manipulation and selective reporting are unacceptable.

6. Ethical Oversight

All research involving human or animal subjects must be conducted in accordance with ethical standards and approved by relevant ethics committees. Authors must confirm compliance within their submissions.

7. Intellectual Property

Proper attribution must be given for all sources, and permission must be obtained for reuse of copyrighted materials. All work must respect intellectual property rights.

8. Journal Management

MPER is governed transparently, with clearly defined editorial roles and processes that ensure editorial independence and the consistent application of ethical standards.

9. Peer Review Process

We employ a rigorous, fair, and double-blind peer review system. Reviewers must act with integrity, evaluate work objectively, and maintain strict confidentiality.

10. Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

We support post-publication dialogue. If significant issues are identified, the journal will issue appropriate corrections, retractions, or editorial expressions of concern in line with COPE guidelines.

 

Additional Policies

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Reporting Ethical Concerns or Submitting Complaints

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Authors, reviewers, or readers who wish to raise ethical concerns or submit a complaint may contact the editorial office at mper.journals@gmail.com  All reports will be handled confidentially, objectively, and in accordance with COPE procedures. Acknowledgment of receipt will be issued within 5 working days.

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Retraction and Correction Policy

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MPER is committed to preserving the accuracy of the scholarly record. When substantial errors, ethical breaches, or redundant publications are identified, the journal may issue:

• Corrections (for minor errors),

• Retractions (for serious errors or misconduct), or

• Expressions of Concern (where investigation is ongoing).

All such notices will be published promptly and linked to the original article.

 

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Paper Mill Awareness

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Authors must disclose the use of AI tools (e.g., language generation or image editing software) in manuscript preparation. Use of AI must not compromise authorship or research integrity. Submissions suspected of originating from paper mills or involving systematic manipulation will be rejected and investigated.

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Responsibilities of Editors and Reviewers

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Editors must:

• Ensure fair and timely peer review.

• Declare conflicts of interest.

• Avoid any influence by commercial or personal relationships.

Reviewers must:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Report any suspicions of ethical misconduct.