We are dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. Our Ethics and Malpractice Statement outlines the responsibilities, principles, and expectations for all parties involved—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—to ensure integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the publication process.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality: Authors must submit original work, properly citing all sources and avoiding plagiarism, falsification, or fabrication.
• Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions and agree to the submission. Changes to authorship require editorial approval.
• Disclosure: Authors must declare any conflicts of interest (e.g., financial, personal, or professional) and acknowledge funding sources.
• Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data, results, and interpretations, and must correct errors if identified post-publication.
• Compliance: Submissions must adhere to ethical research standards, including obtaining informed consent and institutional approval for human or animal studies where applicable.

2. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Objectivity: Provide unbiased, evidence-based evaluations of manuscripts based on scholarly merit.
• Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts as confidential documents, refraining from sharing or using their content outside the review process.
• Timeliness: Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe (e.g., 2–4 weeks) or notify the editor if delays occur.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts that could compromise impartiality and recuse oneself if necessary.
• Constructive Feedback: Offer detailed, respectful comments to assist authors in improving their work.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

• Fairness: Ensure an impartial, double-blind peer review process free from bias or favoritism.
• Decision-Making: Make publication decisions based on the manuscript’s quality, relevance, and reviewer recommendations.
• Transparency: Communicate clearly with authors and reviewers, providing updates on submission status and editorial decisions.
• Integrity: Investigate and address allegations of misconduct promptly and fairly, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
• Editorial Independence: Operate independently of external influences, such as funding bodies or sponsors, to uphold academic standards.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

• Support: Provide resources and infrastructure (e.g., OJS platform) to facilitate ethical publishing practices.
• Open Access: Ensure all articles are freely accessible under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), promoting global knowledge dissemination.
• Retraction Policy: Issue retractions or corrections for published articles found to violate ethical standards, with clear public notification.
• Sustainability: Maintain the journal’s operations and accessibility without compromising its ethical commitments.

Addressing Ethical Breaches
Any violation of these principles—whether by authors, reviewers, or editors—will be investigated rigorously. Consequences may include manuscript rejection, article retraction, or reporting to relevant institutions. We encourage the academic community to report concerns to principal.THE MIR@journal.bizscript-studio.co.id for swift resolution.

Commitment to Ethical Excellence
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Creative Innovation Ideas in Education (THE MIR)  strives to be a beacon of ethical scholarship, fostering trust and collaboration among researchers, educators, and practitioners worldwide. By adhering to these standards, we ensure that our publications contribute meaningfully to advancing knowledge and creative innovation ideas in Education