Publication Ethics

 

Publication Ethics Statement

Journal of Management and Sustainability Innovation is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. All parties involved in the publication process (authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher) must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

For Authors

  1. Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original work and not plagiarized. Any use of others' work must be properly cited.

  2. Accuracy: Authors must ensure the accuracy of their data and results. Fraudulent or misleading statements are unacceptable.

  3. Multiple Submissions: Manuscripts should not be submitted to more than one journal at the same time.

  4. Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research. Any changes to authorship must be approved by all parties.

  5. Disclosure: Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.

For Reviewers

  1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and not share or use the information for personal gain.

  2. Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively, without personal bias or criticism of the author.

  3. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews promptly and notify the editor if they cannot meet the deadline.

  4. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must decline to review a manuscript if they have a conflict of interest with the authors or the research.

For Editors

  1. Fairness: Editors must evaluate manuscripts based on their intellectual content without regard to the authors' race, gender, religion, or nationality.

  2. Confidentiality: Editors must ensure the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclose any information to unauthorized individuals.

  3. Decision-Making: Editorial decisions should be based on the manuscript's quality, relevance, and validity, as well as the reviewers' recommendations.

  4. Transparency: Editors must address any ethical concerns raised about a manuscript and take appropriate action, including retraction if necessary.

For the Publisher

  1. The publisher is responsible for ensuring that the journal follows ethical publishing practices and supports the editorial team in addressing ethical issues.

Reporting Misconduct
Any suspected ethical violations, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate submission, should be reported to the editor at [email address]. All concerns will be investigated promptly and fairly.