Publication Ethics

The Journal of Economics and Management Research (JEMR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and responsible research practices.

The journal recognizes that maintaining trust in scholarly communication requires the commitment of all participants in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the editorial office.

This policy establishes the ethical principles and procedures governing research submission, peer review, editorial decision-making, and publication.

• Ethical Framework : JEMR follows internationally recognized principles of responsible scholarly publishing and is committed to:

• integrity of the scientific record;
• transparency in editorial processes;
• fairness in manuscript evaluation;
• protection of authors, reviewers, and readers;
• correction of inaccurate published information;
• prevention of research misconduct.

All parties involved in the publication process are expected to comply with this policy.

• Responsibilities of Authors : Authors submitting manuscripts to JEMR are responsible for ensuring that their research:

• is original and scientifically valid;
• has been conducted ethically;
• accurately reports methods and results;
• acknowledges all sources appropriately;
• does not contain fabricated or falsified information;
• respects intellectual property rights.

Authors must ensure that all submitted information is truthful and complete.

• Responsibilities of Editors : Editors are responsible for:

• ensuring fair and unbiased manuscript evaluation;
• protecting confidentiality;
• avoiding conflicts of interest;
• maintaining editorial independence;
• investigating ethical concerns;
• correcting the scholarly record when necessary.

Editors must make decisions based exclusively on academic merit.

• Responsibilities of Reviewers : Reviewers must:

• provide objective evaluations;
• maintain confidentiality;
• identify ethical concerns;
• disclose conflicts of interest;
• avoid personal criticism;
• avoid using unpublished information for personal benefit.

Reviewer reports should contribute constructively to improving manuscript quality.

• Research Misconduct : JEMR considers research misconduct a serious violation of academic integrity. Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• fabrication;
• falsification;
• plagiarism;
• inappropriate authorship practices;
• duplicate publication;
• manipulation of citations;
• misuse of confidential information.

• Fabrication of Research Data : Fabrication refers to the creation of false data, observations, results, or research information that did not actually occur. Examples include:

• inventing survey responses;
• creating artificial datasets;
• reporting experiments that were never conducted;
• presenting fictional empirical results.

Manuscripts involving fabricated data will be rejected, and published articles may be retracted.

• Falsification of Research Data : Falsification involves manipulating research materials, processes, or data in a way that misrepresents research findings. Examples include:

• selective reporting of results;
• inappropriate removal of observations;
• manipulation of statistical analysis;
• altering figures or tables to create misleading conclusions.

Authors must report research findings honestly and transparently.

• Plagiarism Policy : JEMR defines plagiarism as the use of another person's ideas, words, data, methods, or intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment. Plagiarism includes:

• direct copying;
• inadequate paraphrasing;
• presenting others' ideas as original;
• copying tables, figures, or research models without citation.

All submitted manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection tools. Manuscripts containing unacceptable levels of plagiarism may be rejected.

• Self-Plagiarism and Text Recycling : Authors should avoid excessive reuse of their previously published material. Acceptable reuse requires:

• proper citation;
• transparency;
• justification of the reused content.

Duplicate presentation of substantially similar work as a new publication is considered unethical.

• Duplicate and Redundant Publication : Authors must not submit or publish substantially similar research in multiple journals. Duplicate publication includes:

• submitting the same manuscript simultaneously to multiple journals;
• publishing the same findings in different forms without disclosure;
• dividing one study into multiple unnecessary publications ("salami slicing").

If related publications exist, authors must inform the editors and provide relevant references.

• Citation Manipulation : JEMR prohibits practices designed to artificially increase citation counts. Unacceptable practices include:

• excessive self-citation without scientific justification;
• forcing authors to cite irrelevant articles;
• citation cartels;
• inappropriate citation recommendations.

Citations must be based on academic relevance.

• Authorship Ethics : Authorship should accurately reflect intellectual contribution. JEMR recognizes authors who have contributed substantially to:

• research conception or design;
• data collection or analysis;
• interpretation of results;
• manuscript preparation or critical revision;
• approval of the final manuscript.

• Unethical Authorship Practices : The following practices are prohibited:

Gift Authorship : Including individuals who made no significant contribution.

Ghost Authorship : Excluding individuals who made substantial contributions.

Guest Authorship : Adding recognized names only to increase publication credibility.

Unauthorized Authorship Changes : Changing authorship without agreement among all authors.

• Artificial Intelligence and Publication Ethics : JEMR recognizes the use of artificial intelligence tools in research and writing but requires responsible use. AI tools:

• cannot be listed as authors;
• cannot replace scientific judgment;
• cannot generate fabricated evidence;
• cannot create false citations;
• cannot conceal original authorship.

Authors remain fully responsible for all content submitted. Authors must disclose significant use of AI tools when they contribute to manuscript preparation.

• Conflicts of Interest : All participants must disclose conflicts of interest. Potential conflicts include:

• financial relationships;
• employment relationships;
• personal relationships;
• institutional interests;
• academic competition.

Conflicts do not automatically prevent publication but must be transparently declared

• Funding Transparency : Authors must disclose all financial support received for research or publication. Funding information should include:

• funding organization;
• grant number if applicable;
• role of funders.

The absence of funding must also be declared when appropriate.

• Data Integrity and Transparency : Authors should maintain accurate research records and preserve supporting materials. Where possible, authors are encouraged to provide:

• datasets;
• research instruments;
• statistical codes;
• methodological details.

Restrictions on data sharing must be clearly explained.

• Ethical Approval and Human Research : For research involving human participants, authors must comply with relevant ethical standards. Where applicable, manuscripts should include:

• ethics committee approval;
• informed consent procedures;
• confidentiality protections.

• Handling Allegations of Misconduct : When ethical concerns arise, JEMR follows a fair and confidential investigation process. The procedure may include:

1. Initial assessment by the Editor-in-Chief.
2. Collection of relevant information.
3. Communication with authors or reviewers.
4. Consultation with experts when necessary.
5. Editorial decision and corrective action.

All investigations are conducted with confidentiality and due process.

• Corrections and Amendments : JEMR recognizes the importance of maintaining an accurate scholarly record. Corrections may be issued when:

• errors affect interpretation;
• author information requires correction;
• factual mistakes are identified.

Corrections are published transparently and linked to the original article.

• Expressions of Concern : An Expression of Concern may be issued when:

• serious questions arise about published research;
• investigations are incomplete;
• evidence is insufficient for immediate correction or retraction.

Expressions of Concern remain associated with the original publication.

• Retraction Policy : JEMR may retract published articles when evidence demonstrates:

• fabricated data;
• falsified results;
• plagiarism;
• unethical research;
• serious methodological errors affecting conclusions;
• duplicate publication.

Retractions are published transparently and explain the reasons for withdrawal. Retracted articles remain identifiable in the journal archive.

• Appeals and Complaints : Authors may submit appeals concerning:

• editorial decisions;
• peer-review procedures;
• alleged unfair treatment;
• ethical investigations.

Complaints should include:

• manuscript identification;
• detailed explanation;
• supporting evidence.

The Editor-in-Chief or an independent editorial authority will review complaints objectively.

• Protection of Whistleblowers : Individuals reporting suspected misconduct in good faith will be treated respectfully and confidentially. JEMR does not tolerate retaliation against individuals raising legitimate ethical concerns.