Education: Journal of Teaching and Learning (EJTL), ISSN 3057-3041 (Print), and eISSN 3057-3114 (Online) welcomes papers from authors in the educational field, particularly academics, educational researchers, and practitioners. EJTL is a double-blind, open access, peer reviewed academic journal published biannually (June and December) published by the University of Dar es Salaam. EJTL has been approved by the Senate of the University of Dar es Salaam. 

EJTL publishes high quality research in education. It publishes a broad range of papers from many areas of education, including but not limited to curriculum, elementary and secondary education, higher and adult education, teacher education, the education of special groups, gender and education, language education, educational and information technology, teaching and learning theories, and research and methodologies. 

Article Processing Charges (APC):

EJTL does not charge any fees for submission, processing or publication.

Special issues

The peer review process for special issues follows the same process as outlined above for regular submissions, except, a guest editor may send the submissions out to the reviewers and may recommend a decision to the journal editor. The journal editor oversees the peer review process of all special issues to ensure the high standards of publishing ethics and responsiveness are respected and is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles.

Open Access

This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

Publication Ethics Statement and Ethical Misconduct

Education: Journal of Teaching and Learning (EJTL) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity in scholarly publishing. The journal expects authors, reviewers, editors, and all parties involved in the publication process to adhere to ethical principles that promote honesty, transparency, accountability, and academic excellence.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to EJTL are required to:

• Submit original and unpublished work that is not under consideration elsewhere;
• Properly acknowledge and cite all sources used in the manuscript;
• Ensure accuracy of data, findings, and references;
• Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication;
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest;
• Ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the research and approved the final manuscript;
• Obtain necessary ethical approvals and informed consent where human participants are involved.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

• Conduct objective, constructive, and confidential reviews;
• Evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly merit, originality, clarity, and relevance;
• Avoid personal criticism of authors;
• Declare any conflicts of interest that may affect impartiality;
• Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of EJTL are responsible for:

• Ensuring fair and unbiased editorial decisions;
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts;
• Selecting qualified reviewers;
• Addressing ethical concerns and allegations of misconduct appropriately;
• Preventing conflicts of interest in editorial decision-making;
• Upholding the integrity and quality of the journal.

Ethical Misconduct

Any allegation of unethical conduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or authorship disputes, will be investigated by the editorial team. EJTL reserves the right to reject, withdraw, or retract manuscripts where ethical violations are confirmed. The journal is committed to preserving the integrity of the scholarly record and promoting responsible research and publication practices.

Plagiarism Policy Statement

Education: Journal of Teaching and Learning (EJTL) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing practices. The journal strictly prohibits all forms of plagiarism and other unethical scholarly behaviors. All submissions to EJTL must be original works by the author(s) and should not have been previously published, under consideration elsewhere, or copied from other sources without proper acknowledgment and citation. Prior to peer review, all manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using reputable detection software. The editorial team meticulously reviews similarity reports to assess the scope and nature of any overlaps.

Conflict of Interest Policy

EJTL requires authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence the objectivity, integrity, or interpretation of scholarly work.

Authors

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the research, interpretation of findings, or publication of the manuscript. Sources of funding must also be clearly acknowledged.

Reviewers

Reviewers should decline invitations to review manuscripts where there is:

• Personal or professional relationship with the author(s);
• Financial or institutional interest in the research;
• Any situation that may compromise objectivity and impartiality.

Editors

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from:

• Collaborative relationships,
• Institutional affiliations,
• Financial interests,
• Personal relationships with authors.

Where conflicts exist, the manuscript will be reassigned to another editor. Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may result in rejection, withdrawal, or retraction of the manuscript, depending on the stage of publication and seriousness of the omission.

Licensing terms

EJTL is dedicated to promoting the dissemination of scholarly research while safeguarding authors' rights and ensuring proper attribution of published work. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the material for any purpose, provided that proper credit is given to the original author(s) and the Journal.

Copyright terms

Authors retain full copyright of their work published in the Journal. By submitting and accepting publication, authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and archive the work in all formats and media to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation.

Disclaimer

The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal, its editors, or its affiliated institutions. The Journal is not responsible for any errors or consequences arising from the use of published information.

Declaration of Generative AI Use

Authors must clearly disclose the use of generative AI tools in the preparation of their manuscripts when submitting the paper. EJTL recognizes the potential of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies ('AI Tools') to help researchers work efficiently, gain critical insights quickly, and achieve better outcomes, such as checking references, language editing, or other purposes, when used responsibly. Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal can use AI tools to support them. However, these tools should never replace human critical thinking, expertise, and evaluation. AI technology should always be applied with human oversight and control. Ultimately, authors are responsible and accountable for the content of their work. The use of AI tools in the manuscript preparation process must be declared by adding a statement at the end of the manuscript when the paper is first submitted. This statement will appear in the published work and should be placed in a new section before the references list.

An example:

• Title of new section: Declaration of generative AI use in the manuscript preparation process.

• Statement: during the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME OF TOOL/SERVICE] available at (MENTION THE LINK) in order to (REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.

 

Withdrawal Policy

EJTL recognizes that authors may request withdrawal of manuscripts under certain circumstances. However, withdrawal requests must follow ethical publishing standards and editorial procedures.

Withdrawal Before Peer Review

Authors may request withdrawal of a manuscript before the peer review process begins by submitting a formal written request to the editorial office stating the reasons for withdrawal.

Withdrawal During Review or Editorial Processing

Once the manuscript has entered peer review or editorial processing, withdrawal requests will only be considered under exceptional circumstances, including:

• Serious errors identified by the authors;
• Ethical concerns;
• Duplicate submission discovered unintentionally;
• Other justifiable reasons accepted by the editorial office.

Authors are expected to communicate promptly and professionally with the journal regarding withdrawal requests.

Unethical Withdrawal

Withdrawal requests made after significant editorial or peer review work without reasonable justification may be considered unethical. EJTL reserves the right to take appropriate action in cases involving:

• Simultaneous submission to multiple journals;
• Failure to respond to editorial communication for extended periods;
• Withdrawal intended to avoid legitimate revisions or editorial decisions.

Withdrawal After Acceptance

Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, withdrawal requests will only be considered in exceptional cases involving substantial errors or ethical issues.

All withdrawal requests must be approved by the Editor-in-Chief.

Retraction policy

EJTL is committed to maintaining the integrity and reliability of the scholarly record. Articles may be retracted where there is clear evidence that findings are unreliable or where serious ethical violations have occurred.

Grounds for Retraction

A published article may be retracted for reasons including, but not limited to:

• Plagiarism;
• Data fabrication or falsification;
• Duplicate publication;
• Serious methodological or analytical errors;
• Unethical research practices;
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest affecting the validity of the work;
• Authorship disputes;
• Copyright infringement.

Retraction Procedure

When concerns are raised, the editorial team will:

1. Conduct a preliminary assessment;
2. Communicate with the author(s) for clarification;
3. Review evidence and consult reviewers or experts where necessary;
4. Make a final decision in accordance with ethical publishing standards.

Retraction Notice

If retraction is warranted:

• A formal retraction notice will be published;
• The original article will remain accessible for transparency purposes but will be clearly marked as “Retracted”;
• The reasons for retraction will be clearly stated.

Corrections and Clarifications

Where issues are minor and do not invalidate the entire work, EJTL may publish corrections, errata, or clarifications instead of retraction.

The journal reserves the right to take necessary editorial actions to preserve the credibility, integrity, and reliability of published scholarly work.

Queries and Further Information

For more information, please visit our journal website here or contact us at editor.ejtl@muce.ac.tz or +255768 237266.