HEC Y-Category
UMT Education Review (UER) is an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed international journal published biannually by the Department of Education, University of Management and Technology. The journal is available both online and in print with an ISSN number. The journal has the membership of Crossref, and each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to mark your article's presence in the global research community. The journal is interested in publishing research articles providing sound and clear theoretical insights with practical implications for education as a discipline. The articles reflecting evidence-based reflections are also welcomed. As per the journal-title, it calls for papers on any topic on education, special education, or educational leadership & management that challenges the readers' traditional wisdom.
In this section, you will find an overview of the policies encompassing manuscript submission, peer review processes, authorship criteria, ethical guidelines, copyright policies, and more. These policies are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and quality in every aspect of the journal's operations.
1. Scope
2. Author(s) Contributions/Credits Policy
3. Affiliation Policy
4. Citation Guidelines
4.1. Accurate and Complete Citations
4.2. Citing Previous Work Appropriately
4.3. Avoiding Plagiarism
4.4. Transparent Self-Citation
4.5. Correcting and Retracting Citations
4.6. Cross-Checking Citations
4.7. Citing Reliable Sources
4.8. Adhering to Copyright Guidelines
5. Conflict of Interest/Competing Interest Policy
5.1. Editorial Board Conflicts
5.2. Disclosure Process
5.3. Handling Conflict of Interest
5.4. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement
6. Author(s) Appeals
6.1. Appeal Process and Complaint Handling
6.2. Continuous Improvement
7. Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawal Policy
7.1. Corrections Policy
7.2. Retractions Policy
7.3. Withdrawals Policy
8. Policy for Research Misconducts
8.1. Reporting Mechanism
8.2. Preliminary Assessment
8.3. Investigation Process
8.4. Investigation Findings and Outcomes
8.5. Corrective Actions and Sanctions
8.6. Appeals Process
9. Editors/Chief Editors Code of Conduct
9.1. Impartiality and Fairness
9.2. Confidentiality and Privacy
9.3. Editorial Independence
9.4. Transparency and Accountability
9.5. Ethical Standards and Integrity
9.6. Continuous Professional Development
10. Data Availability and Sharing Policy
10.1. Data Availability Statement
10.2. Open Data
10.3. Data Sharing Exceptions
10.4. Data Access Requirements
10.5. Reproducibility and Validation
10.6. Compliance Monitoring
11. Use of Figures, Tables, and Images in Articles
11.1. Copyright Compliance
11.2. Originality and Authenticity
11.3. Clarity and Appropriateness
11.4. Ethical Use of Images
11.5. Quality and Resolution
11.6. Consistency and Formatting
11.7. Permissions and Citations
12. Plagiarism Policy
13. Peer Review Policy
13.1. Role of Reviewers
14. Research Ethics Guidelines
14.1. Objective and Scope
14.2. Ethical Guidelines for Authors
14.3. Peer Review Process
14.4. Editorial Responsibilities
14.5. Compliance with Ethical Standards
14.6. Reporting and Investigation of Ethical Concerns
14.7. Education and Awareness
15. Harassment of Authors, Editors, and KRSS Team
15.1. Reporting Mechanism
15.2. Investigation Process
15.3. Support and Protection
15.4. Disciplinary Actions
15.5. Awareness and Training
15.6. Transparency and Accountability
15.7. Education and Training
16. Accessibility Policy
16.1. Open Access Statement
17. Digital Archiving Policy
17.1. Digital Object Identifiers (DOI)s
17.2. Archival Practices
17.3. Author Self-Archiving Policy
18. Articles Processing Charges (APC)
18.1. HEC Category-wise Charges
18.2. Editor/Chief Editor and Editorial Board Decision on Charges
18.3. Refund Policy
18.4. Ethical and Financial Considerations
18.5. Payment and Invoicing
18.6. APC Waiver Policy
19. Copyrights and Permissions
19.1. Creative Commons Attribution License (CC By 4.0)
19.2. Promoting Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
20. Registration of Trials and Systematic Reviews
20.1. Trial Registration
20.2. Systematic Reviews Registration
21. Subscription Policy
21.1. Terms and Conditions
22. Advertisement Policy
UMT Education Review recognizes the role of educational research in key areas given below, as an in-depth understanding of the latest trends and developments is imperative for academia and industry to equip themselves for competitive advantage in the 21st century and beyond.
This policy aims to establish the criteria of authorship based on giving appropriate credit to individuals who have made significant contributions to a research article accepted for publication in UMT Journals. Authorship should be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research study. The authors detail their specific roles and contributions through the CRediT system. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining clear and transparent authorship standards. Hence, all authors are required to meet the following criteria:
Authorship in the manuscript should reflect their relative contributions to the research study (practices may vary across disciplines). The following generic guidelines are as follows:
In case of conflict of interest regarding authorship, the journal's Editor-in-Chief or a designated Senior Editor would undertake the discussion between the involved parties. The decision on authorship would be based on adherence to the criteria mentioned in this policy, such as fair assessment of contributions and consultation with appropriate experts when required.
Any changes in authorship, including additions, deletions, or rearrangements, after the article has been submitted for publication require the written consent of all concerned authors. Such changes should be communicated to the journal's editorial team promptly, and accompanied by a clear rationale for the modification. Such changes, if necessary, would be communicated to the editorial team even after the peer review process but before publication.
Corresponding authors are requested to ensure that all authors have provided a comprehensive list of all pertinent affiliations for their research work.
UMT journals follow the citation guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and valuable recommendations for ensuring accurate and ethical citation practices. Some citation guidelines based on COPE rules are as follows:
Conflict of interest policy is crucial for maintaining transparency, integrity, and unbiased decision-making in the publishing process. Henceforth, UMT journals would stick to the following policy in this regard:
Members of the advisory board and guest editors are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest related to their roles. In cases where conflicts of interest are identified, advisory board members and guest editors may be excluded from decisions about manuscripts that pose conflicts.
Conflicts of interest are considered during editorial decision-making to ensure that the process remains unbiased and objective The disclosed conflict of interest would be reviewed by the journal's Editor-in-Chief or a designated Editor to determine their potential impact on the individual's ability to fulfill their responsibilities impartially.
Appropriate measures would be implemented to manage conflict of interest, which may include refusal from specific tasks, assignment to alternative reviewers or editors, or obtaining additional expert opinions.
The journal would maintain transparency by clearly indicating any identified conflict of interest, either within the published articles or on the journal's website.
The journal's editorial team would handle all disclosed conflict of interest with strict confidentiality, sharing information only with individuals directly involved in the evaluation and decision-making process.
UMT Journals periodically review and update the conflict-of-interest policy to ensure its effectiveness and alignment with industry best practices. To manage conflicts of interest, UMT Journals uphold the principles of fairness, transparency, and the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
The editorial staff of UMT journals consider all the issues of academic integrity, however, authors may not agree with the decision on any particular issue. This policy applies to all authors who have submitted manuscripts to UMT journals and wish to appeal a decision made by the journal's editorial team or lodge complain regarding the publication process.
Authors may file an appeal or complain if they believe that there has been a significant error or procedural irregularity in the review or publication process, including; however, not limited to the following grounds:
Authors must contact the journal's editorial team within fifteen days of the decision or incident, explaining the grounds for their appeal or complaint in a formal letter or Email. Their appeal would be reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief or Editor for validity and the appropriate course of action. An independent reviewer would be appointed for the re-evaluation and investigation of valid appeals/complain. The concerned decision would be informed to the author within a reasonable timeframe, which may include one of the following outcomes:
All appeals and complains would be treated with strict confidentiality and the reviewers involved would be selected based on their expertise and impartiality. Personal information would be handled in accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations. This framework ensures that problems are addressed promptly, somewhat, and in a manner that upholds the integrity of the editorial process and the reputation of the journals.
UMT journals adhere to COPE guidelines and best practices for scholarly journals to handle corrections, retractions, and withdrawals. Some general principles and salient features are highlighted below:
Policy for research misconduct in a journal is aligned with the guidelines provided by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Research misconduct, including; however, is not limited to fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, and other forms of unethical research practices.
UMT journals would follow a policy for the use of images, Tables, and Figures in articles to ensure consistency, quality, and ethical standards in visual representations.
We place a strong emphasis on the value of originality in order to uphold the integrity of the research published in UMT Journals. All submitted articles must be the author’s original work and should not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted anywhere else for publication.
Peer reviewers evaluate the adherence to reporting guidelines to assess the manuscript's quality and credibility. For editorial appropriateness, the Editor-in-Chief would assign any editor to evaluate the scope and desk review the accepted manuscript to access its technical correctness. After assessing minimum editorial standards and aligning with the journal's scope, the manuscript would be sent for a peer review process in which the policy of double-blind peer review would be strictly followed. We have adopted a double-blind peer review model to maintain objectivity, minimize bias, and uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. In the double-blind peer review process, both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous to each other. The Chief Editor/ Editor reserve the right to reject the manuscript at any stage. However, the author would be given the due right of appeal.
Reviewers are responsible for critically analyzing the assigned research article based upon their relevance in the field and scope of the journal. The feedback must be constructive, honest and respectful. For more details, follow the COPE guidelines for peer review.
UMT journals promote integrity, transparency, and responsible conduct of research by following certain rules (For Details see COPE and UMT research ethics policy here).
The objective of the research ethics policy for UMT journals is the commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in research and publication. It is among the crucial responsibility of the authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal itself to adhere to it completely.
KRSS conducts various workshops on academic integrity and invites all the stakeholders to improve quality research. Authors, reviewers, and editors must stay updated on ethical guidelines, best practices, and developments in their fields, respectively. Moreover, KRSS team organizes various training programs for the researchers to achieve skillful excellence and professional development in their respective learning environments.
Addressing harassment is crucial for maintaining a safe and respectful environment within the journal’s working team and protecting the well-being of authors, editors, and the journal’s production team. UMT journals would follow in true letter and spirit the harassment policies of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and the University of Management and Technology.
The salient features of this policy are as follows:
UMT Journals ensure that our content is accessible to all readers, regardless of their abilities or circumstances. UMT journals are committed to enhance the accessibility of published research work by using the Open Journal System (OJS). In this regard, journals upload HTML versions (that are search engine optimized) along with their pdf versions. By doing so, the published articles can be easily accessible to all users. We welcome feedback from users regarding accessibility concerns. This feedback helps us identify areas for improvement and enhance the accessibility of our platforms.
UMT journals follow an Open Access approach, which means that articles published in the journals are freely available to readers without any access restrictions. Researchers are allowed to print any of the online published articles, however, the printing of full versions by organizations/ publishers is strictly prohibited. Open access ensures that research findings are accessible to researchers, educators, policymakers, and the public, regardless of geographical location or institutional affiliation
To ensure the availability of published articles, UMT journals store the digital archives of published material, which would be available for the readers at any time. For this purpose, UMT journals archived the research articles on the internet and on Preservation Networks (CLOCKS) regularly. Moreover, metadata is compatible with the repository services for better preservation. Lastly, the UMT server regularly self-archives the data associated with UMT Journals.
Digital Object Identifiers (DOI)s are also assigned to the journals/articles for better archiving. DOIs ensure that citations to published articles remain accurate and retrievable over time.
Published articles and associated metadata are archived in reputable digital repositories and preservation systems such as LOCKSS, Internet Archive, and PKP Preservation Network (PN). Articles are stored in formats that ensure readability and accessibility, and accompanying metadata are preserved to maintain contextual information. Archiving practices are designed to provide content availability for the foreseeable future, guarding against technological changes and obsolescence.
UMT journals encourage the display of published work on personal websites, social media handles, as well as, in institutional repositories to increase the data analytics of articles.
Article Processing Charges (APCs) refer to submission charges that are required to be paid by authors at the time of publication (after acceptance), to cover the cost associated with the publication process of an article. These charges contribute towards editorial handling, peer review, copyediting, typesetting, formatting, hosting, and other publishing services provided by the journal. APCs may vary from journal to journal. It is important to note that not all journals require APCs, and some journals may offer fee waivers based on special circumstances. Authors are required to pay APC upon acceptance of their article.
UER charge 75 USD from International Authors and 15000 PKR from National Authors in terms of Article Processing Charges. In case, there is one author with international affiliation, the publication will be considered as international and will be subjected to 75 USD APC.
Note: APC has been implemented from Volume 7 Issue 1 (Spring 2024)
The Article Processing Charges (APC) for each journal may vary based on the categories (Y, X, W) assigned by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Scopus indexing.
The decision regarding the Article Processing Charges (APC) for local and international authors is made by the journal's Editor, Chief Editor, and Editorial Board. The specific charges for both local and international authors would be determined by various factors, including the costs associated with the publishing process and the journal's financial considerations.
Once an article has been accepted for publication, an Article Processing Charges (APC) would be due on the author(s). The corresponding author(s) would be responsible for covering these charges which would be non-refundable under any circumstances.
APC are handled independently from editorial decisions to ensure that financial considerations do not influence the peer review or acceptance process. UMT journals ensure that APC are used solely to support the publication process, maintain the journals' infrastructure, and provide open access to content.
Upon acceptance of the article, authors are provided with instructions on how to make the payment. Payment can usually be made online through Bank Transfer. Upon request, authors can receive an official invoice for the publication fee to facilitate payment processing within their institutions.
The APC will be waived in the following conditions:
Suppose you are considering submitting an article to a specific journal. In that case, it is advisable to review the journal’s website or contact the journal directly to inquire about their specific APC policies and any potential financial support options that may be available.
UMT Journals are dedicated to fostering knowledge sharing, collaboration, and responsible use of published content. To facilitate these principles, UMT Journals publish articles under specific licenses that define how readers, researchers, and the broader community can use, share, and build upon the published work. Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting UMT Journals the right to publish the article under a specified license.
UMT Journals publish articles under Creative Commons (CC) licenses, embracing the open-access philosophy that promotes unrestricted access to scholarly content. All articles published by UMT journals are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License (CC By 4.0) which allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even for commercial purposes, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors. Hence, authors reserve the copyrights of their manuscripts, however, UMT journals may distribute printed copies of all the journals with certain subscription fees. The publication may include general descriptive names, trade names, and trademarks, which may be protected by relevant laws and regulations. Moreover, the information in the journal is believed to be true and accurate at the time of publication, however, neither author nor publisher can be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The published material is the sole responsibility of the author, and UMT would not be responsible for any published content.
By publishing under CC licenses, authors contribute to disseminating knowledge, allowing others to access, reuse, and build upon their work freely. UMT Journals' commitment to CC licenses aligns with the principles of open science, encouraging collaboration, innovation, and the advancement of scholarship.
UMT Journals recognize the significance of research transparency, accountability, and comprehensive reporting. To promote these principles and enhance the quality of published work, UMT Journals require the registration of clinical trials and systematic reviews in recognized public databases.
To enhance transparency and reduce bias in clinical research, authors of clinical trials must register their problems in a recognized public database before enrolling participants. Registration information, including the trial protocol and primary outcomes, should be provided within the manuscript.
Clinical trials must be registered in public, accessible trial registries recognized by organizations such as WHO's International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) or clinicaltrials.gov. Clinical trials conducted in Pakistan must adhere to the guidelines and regulations set forth by the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) and other relevant regulatory bodies.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in evidence-based research. Authors conducting these studies should register them in an appropriate database to promote transparency and prevent duplication of effort. This registration should clearly outline the study's objectives and methodology. Systematic reviews should be registered in specialized systematic review registries, such as PROSPERO or similar platforms.
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UMT Journals maintain a clear stance on advertisements within our publication platforms. We do not accept or publish advertisements on the journal's websites. This policy is upheld to ensure the integrity, focus, and credibility of our content, promoting a scholarly and unbiased environment for readers, authors, and the academic community. The absence of advertisement aimed to maintain the following.
Adhering to a strict no-advertisement policy, UMT Journals is committed to providing a trustworthy, credible, and focused platform for disseminating high-quality research.
Editor-in-Chief: Sajid Masood
ISSN (E): 2616-9746
ISSN (P): 2616-9738
Publication Frequency: Bi-annual
Review Type: Double-Blind Peer Review
Journal Type: Open Access Journal
Parallel Title: UER
Journal DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/uer
UMT Education Review (UER) by School of Social Sciences & Humanities (SSH), University of Management and Technology (UMT) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Editorial Office, UER
School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), University of Management and Technology
C-II Johar Town, Lahore, Pakistan. Phone: +92 42 111 300-200