Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Ethical Framework and Best Practices

The Revista Tecnológica-Educativa Docentes 2.0 (RTED) adopts an ethical framework and editorial best practices that support the combined efforts of authors, editors, and reviewers to ensure responsible and high-quality academic publishing. The policies governing RTED are based on the ethical principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal applies COPE's guidelines and flowcharts for managing cases of misconduct, as well as for corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions, in order to safeguard the integrity of the academic record.

Declaration of Ethics and Publication Malpractice

Defines unacceptable practices such as plagiarism, data fabrication or manipulation, improper authorship, and manipulation of the peer review process. The journal investigates and acts in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Allegations of Misconduct

Explains the procedure for investigating ethical complaints, including documentation, authors' right of reply, and possible decisions such as rejection, correction, or retraction.

Authorship and Contribution

Establishes criteria for academic authorship, prohibits honorary authorship, and requires transparency in individual contributions.

Complaints and Appeals

Provides a formal mechanism to file complaints or appeal editorial decisions, ensuring impartial evaluation without conflicts of interest.

Conflicts of Interest

Requires the declaration of financial, institutional, or personal conflicts by authors, reviewers, and editors. Editorial decisions are reassigned when necessary.

Ethical Oversight

Requires ethical approval and implementation of informed consent when research involves human participants or sensitive data.

Review and Intellectual Property

Peer Review Process

Describes the double-blind peer review system with at least two independent external reviewers and measures to prevent manipulation of the process.

Intellectual Property

Guarantees respect for copyright, proper citation, and obtaining permissions for the use of third-party material.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal a non-exclusive license of first publication under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Anti-Plagiarism

All manuscripts are subjected to similarity checks. Substantial plagiarism or self-plagiarism implies immediate rejection.

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

Details the procedures for issuing corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions in accordance with COPE standards.

Errata, Corrections, and Retractions

Explains post-publication modifications made transparently to maintain the integrity of the academic record.

Transparency and Preservation

Open Access, Licensing, and Periodicity

Declares immediate open access, applicable Creative Commons license, and biannual periodicity (May and November).

Information on Funding Sources

Authors must declare funding sources and sponsorship. Editorial decisions remain independent of financial support.

Advertising and Funding

Economic income or advertising does not influence scientific evaluation or editorial decisions.

Data and Reproducibility

Promotes transparency in research design and data availability, requiring authors to declare restrictions when they exist.

Data Preservation

Guarantees long-term digital preservation through PKP PN/LOCKSS and institutional backup systems.

Archiving Policy

Describes archiving mechanisms that ensure continuous and permanent access to published content.