Geotenses: International Journal of Future Geography Education is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The journal adheres to the ethical guidelines for journal publication as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher are expected to act with integrity and transparency at all stages of the publication process.

1. Duties of Authors
   • Authors must present original, unpublished work and appropriately cite the work of others.
   • Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication are strictly prohibited.
   • Authors should ensure that all co-authors have significantly contributed to the research and have agreed to the final version of the manuscript.
   • Any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources must be disclosed.

2. Duties of Editors

• Editors are responsible for making fair and impartial publication decisions based solely on the manuscript's academic merit.
• Editors must maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure a double-blind peer-review process.
• Editors should take appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.

3. Duties of Reviewers

• Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Reviewers should maintain confidentiality and avoid using the manuscript content for personal advantage.
• Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality.

4. Publisher Responsibilities

• The publisher ensures that the editorial process is managed transparently and ethically.
• The publisher works closely with editors to identify and address instances of research misconduct.
• Corrections, retractions, or clarifications will be published when necessary.

Geotenses strongly encourages ethical behavior and takes all allegations of unethical conduct seriously. Any breach of publication ethics will be investigated in accordance with COPE procedures.