Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

J Open: Special and Inclusive Education is committed to protecting the privacy of its authors, reviewers, and readers. This privacy policy outlines how the journal collects, uses, and safeguards personal information in accordance with international data protection standards.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

The journal collects personal information solely for editorial and publication-related purposes. This may include:

Authors – Full name, affiliation, email address, ORCID iD, and contact details for communication and manuscript processing
Reviewers – Name, email address, and institutional affiliation for peer review assignments
Readers – Limited information collected through website analytics to improve user experience

Use of Information

Personal data is used to:

Process, review, and publish submitted manuscripts
Communicate editorial decisions and updates
Improve website functionality and user experience
Comply with ethical publishing standards and indexing requirements

Data Protection and Confidentiality

Strict Confidentiality: Personal data will not be sold, shared, or disclosed to third parties for commercial purposes
Secure Storage: All personal data is stored securely with restricted access
Double-Blind Review: The journal ensures anonymity of authors and reviewers during the peer review process

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Authors and reviewers have the right to:

Request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal data
Control how their data is used within journal processes
Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests regarding personal data can be sent to: editor@sie-kigpublishing.com

Policy Updates

The journal reserves the right to update this policy when necessary. Updates will be published on the journal’s website. Continued use of the journal indicates acceptance of the current version of this policy.