Research in Subject-matter Teaching and Learning (RISTAL)

RISTAL Publishing Ethics for Reviewers

RISTAL upholds the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in educational research. The journal follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process. RISTAL is committed to ensuring integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability in all aspects of scholarly publishing. All parties—authors, editors, and reviewers—share responsibility for maintaining these ethical standards.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute to maintaining the journal’s quality by providing objective, constructive, and timely feedback. They must treat all manuscripts as confidential, declare any potential conflicts of interest, and avoid bias. Reviewers should identify relevant work not cited by the authors and support the editorial team in reaching informed, fair decisions.