The Peer-Reviewed Journal (HUTECEDU): Humanities, Technology and Education promotes the highest ethical principles in the publication of scientific and technical articles. All authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to these principles.

In The Peer-Reviewed Journal (HUTECEDU): Humanities, Technology and Education, each submitted article is evaluated and published based on its merits and scientific contributions, ensuring the implementation of best practices at every stage of the publication process. A thorough review of manuscripts is conducted to detect possible cases of plagiarism using the Turnitin software. Furthermore, every article submitted for publication review must comply with the following requirements:

• Consent: All authors provide their consent for the submission and publication of the article under evaluation.
• Originality of the Work: The submitted article is original, has not been previously published, and is not under simultaneous consideration by another journal.
• Permission to Reproduce Material: The article does not include original material copied from other authors without permission. If material from other authors is used, clear authorization for its print and electronic reproduction must be provided.
• Previous Research: All information derived from previous studies included in the submitted article must be properly referenced. If the manuscript analyzes a previously published proposal, it must be appropriately cited.
• Journal Records: The submitted article will be archived by The Peer-Reviewed Journal (HUTECEDU): Humanities, Technology and Education and will be considered a valid publication provided that it complies with all the aforementioned criteria.
• Review Committee: Members of the Review Committee must not maintain any employment, academic, or personal relationship with the authors.

1. RESEARCH INTEGRITY

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, conducting, reviewing, or reporting research results. If the Editorial Committee detects indications of misconduct, it will initiate an investigation and request cooperation from the supporting institution, employer, sponsor, or relevant national authority.

Reporting Misconduct

Reports of research misconduct, whether submitted anonymously or by identified individuals, will be investigated only when accompanied by supporting evidence.

Fabrication/Falsification and Image Manipulation

Although image editing may sometimes be necessary to highlight specific features, inappropriate manipulation can lead to misleading results. Researchers must disclose any image editing and follow these recommendations:

• Specific features must not be altered.
• Original, unedited images must be retained and provided when necessary.
• Brightness and contrast adjustments are acceptable only when applied uniformly across the entire image and without distorting its meaning.
• Excessive editing to exaggerate image features is inappropriate.
• Any removal of parts of a recording or nonlinear adjustments must be disclosed in the figure legend.
• Figures should not be assembled from different image components unless clearly indicated by dividing lines and explained in the figure caption.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism, which involves copying or misusing another person's intellectual property, is strictly prohibited. The Peer-Reviewed Journal (HUTECEDU): Humanities, Technology and Education conducts comprehensive plagiarism screening for all submitted manuscripts.

Duplicate and Redundant Publication

Researchers must avoid publishing data that have previously been presented as original. Republishing data is permitted only when proper acknowledgment is provided. The following are not considered duplicate publications:

• Conference abstracts and posters.
• Results presented at scientific meetings.
• Uninterpreted data deposited in databases.
• Theses and dissertations archived in academic institutions.

Text Recycling

The presentation of partial results from a previous publication to a different audience is permitted, provided that the discussion and conclusions are substantially different.

Simultaneous Submission

Authors may not submit a manuscript to more than one journal at the same time. If the Editorial Committee identifies such a situation, the manuscript will not be considered for publication.

Duplicate Publication in Other Languages

Translations of manuscripts that have already been published in another language will not be considered for publication.

Sanctions

Sanctions are applied consistently following careful consideration. Initially, a retraction will be issued. In the most serious cases, the author's institution will be notified, and the Journal will refuse to consider future submissions from the author(s) involved.

2. EDITORIAL STANDARDS AND PROCESSES

Authorship

• The order of authors should accurately reflect their scientific or professional contributions.
• All authors must sign an authorization form indicating their level of participation.
• Contributions that do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged with the individual's permission.
• Compliance with administrative requirements and submission of approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee are required.
• All communications regarding the manuscript will be shared with all authors.

Authorship Disputes

• In cases of suspected authorship issues, the Editorial Committee will contact the corresponding author for clarification.
• Other authors may also be contacted if additional information is required.

Funding

• All funding sources and their specific roles must be disclosed in the acknowledgments section.
• If no funding was received, this must be explicitly stated.
• Other sources of support, including editorial assistance, must also be disclosed.

Peer Review

• The Journal uses a double-blind peer review system for all submitted manuscripts.
• Editorial content is not subject to peer review.
• Confidentiality is maintained throughout the review process.
• Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest when accepting a review invitation.
• Reviewers may not evaluate manuscripts from authors with whom they have recent institutional affiliations or direct professional competition.

Publication Timelines

The Journal is committed to ensuring timely peer review and avoiding unnecessary delays in the publication process.

Editors and Journal Staff as Authors

Editors, Editorial Board members, and Advisory Board members are excluded from editorial decisions involving their own manuscripts.

A detailed statement describing the editorial decision-making process will be provided whenever editors or board members are authors of a submitted work.

Conflict of Interest

Editors, authors, and reviewers must disclose any conflict of interest that may affect their ability to present or review a manuscript objectively.

Conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Financial interests.
• Personal interests.
• Political interests.
• Religious interests.

Authors must disclose all relevant funding, patents, stock ownership, and other financial interests.

Libel and Defamation

The Advisory Board oversees manuscripts and peer reviews to identify defamatory statements or negligent misrepresentations that could result in legal action.

Defamatory language is strictly prohibited, and authors bear full responsibility for such statements.

Editorial Independence and Commercial Considerations

Although the University of Pamplona funds and publishes the Journal, this support does not influence editorial decisions.

Academic Debate

The Journal encourages correspondence and constructive criticism regarding published work.

When correspondence addresses a specific article, the author will be invited to respond before publication.

Whenever possible, the correspondence and the author's response will be published together.

Authors may express whether they consider correspondence constructive, but they do not have the authority to veto comments.

Appeals

Authors who disagree with editorial feedback have the right to appeal decisions made by the Editorial Committee.

Appeals will overturn previous decisions only when new information becomes available.

The Editorial Committee may seek additional reviewer comments before making a final decision.

Corrections

Readers and authors are responsible for notifying the Journal of errors in published articles, especially those affecting data interpretation.

Corrections will be published. If significant errors invalidate the work, a retraction may be issued.

All authors are required to cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.

Retractions and Expressions of Concern

The Journal follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to address errata and retractions arising from scientific misconduct.

Retractions are published when:

• Reported errors affect data interpretation.
• Information is fraudulent.
• Serious ethical violations have occurred.

For errata, the original document remains available, and the correction is recorded at the end of the article.

For retractions, the original document is replaced with a notice explaining the reasons for withdrawal and identifying the retracted article.

Article Withdrawal

The removal, suppression, or concealment of an article is permitted only in cases involving legal violations, defamation, other legal restrictions, or false and inaccurate data.

In such cases, a withdrawal statement will be published.

Data Protection Legislation

The Peer-Reviewed Journal (HUTECEDU): Humanities, Technology and Education complies with applicable data protection legislation.

3. HANDLING ALLEGATIONS, COMPLAINTS, AND APPEALS

The Peer-Reviewed Journal (HUTECEDU): Humanities, Technology and Education is committed to receiving allegations, complaints, and appeals through the email address:

revista.humanidades@unipamplona.edu.co

These matters will be handled by the Editor-in-Chief with the highest level of confidentiality to protect the complainant's anonymity.

Individuals are encouraged to report suspected misconduct involving researchers, supervisors, administrators, editors, or any participant in the research and publication process.

The Journal follows the procedures established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies the following general process:

Detection and Communication

• The ethical violation is identified and communicated to the author.
• The Editorial Committee and Scientific Committee are notified through official journal channels.

Editorial Committee Report

• The Editorial Committee prepares a detailed report regarding the allegation.

Emergency Meeting

• An urgent meeting is held between the Scientific Committee and Editorial Committee.
• The case is reviewed and appropriate actions are determined.

Final Decision

• A final decision is made after considering all parties involved.
• Any Editorial Committee member involved in the case will be excluded from the process until its conclusion.

When matters involve editors, authors, publication rights, or other obligations, the Associate Editor, together with the legal advisors of the University of Pamplona, will handle the claim.

Editors are responsible for implementing the measures determined by the Editorial Committee.

In confirmed cases of ethical misconduct, sanctions may include:

• Erratum.
• Corrigendum.
• Retraction.

In the most serious cases, the article will be rejected or retracted if already published. The author will not be allowed to publish again in the Journal, and the misconduct will be reported to the author's institutional supervisor.

4. AUTHORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sources of Information: Authors must provide detailed descriptions of procedures and calculations, ensuring that all data are explicitly presented. Fraudulent or inaccurate calculations constitute an ethical violation.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Proper citation of authors, collaborators, and sources is essential. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
• Redundant or Concurrent Publication: Authors must not publish substantially similar manuscripts in more than one journal or submit the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper recognition of the work of others is required. Authors must cite all influential sources and obtain written permission to use confidential information.
• Authorship: Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All co-authors must approve the final version.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or other conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of the manuscript.
• Similarity Analysis: The Journal uses Turnitin plagiarism detection software and carefully reviews references to ensure academic integrity.
• Significant Errors in Published Work: Authors must immediately notify the Editor of significant errors in published work and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions.

5. EDITOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

• Publication Decisions: The Editor decides which articles will be published based on reviewers' reports and legal requirements.
• Fair Play: Manuscripts are evaluated without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, or political beliefs.
• Conflict of Interest: The Editor will not use unpublished material for personal research and will recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
• Education in Publication Ethics: The Editor promotes ethical publishing practices, particularly among early-career researchers.
• Peer Review: The Editor ensures a fair, impartial, and timely review process through qualified external reviewers.
• Oversight of the Published Record: The Editor safeguards the integrity of the scholarly record and ensures that necessary corrections are made appropriately.

6. REVIEWERS' RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Double-blind peer review is essential for editorial decision-making and constructive feedback.
• Promptness: Reviewers must inform the Journal if they are unable to complete the review within the requested timeframe.
• Confidentiality: Manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.
• Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively, avoiding personal criticism. Comments should be supported by clear arguments.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should identify relevant uncited work and report substantial similarities with previously published research.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must not use unpublished information for personal advantage and must avoid evaluating manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist. All information obtained through peer review must remain confidential.