Publication Ethics Policy

Purpose

The Journal of Managerial Sciences (JMS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. The journal recognizes that ethical publishing is fundamental to the advancement of knowledge and to maintaining the confidence of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and the wider academic community.

This Publication Ethics Policy establishes the ethical principles and responsibilities governing all stages of the publication process. It applies to authors, editors, reviewers, members of the editorial board, the publisher, and all individuals involved in the submission, review, editing, publication, and dissemination of manuscripts.

The Journal of Managerial Sciences is committed to promoting responsible research practices and preventing publication misconduct. The journal expects all participants in the publication process to act honestly, professionally, transparently, and in accordance with internationally accepted ethical standards.

Scope

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Managerial Sciences regardless of discipline, article type, research methodology, or source of funding.

It covers:

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles
  • Case studies
  • Short communications
  • Book reviews (where applicable)
  • Editorials
  • Special issue contributions

Ethical Principles

The Journal of Managerial Sciences is guided by the following fundamental principles:

  • Academic integrity
  • Honesty and transparency
  • Fairness and impartiality
  • Editorial independence
  • Confidentiality
  • Accountability
  • Respect for intellectual property
  • Responsible research conduct
  • Ethical peer review
  • Respect for authorship and contributorship

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Managerial Sciences are expected to:

  • Originality

Submit only original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.

  • Accuracy

Present research findings honestly, accurately, and without fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation of data.

  • Plagiarism

Ensure that manuscripts are entirely original.

All sources of information, ideas, figures, tables, and quotations must be properly cited.

Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is considered unethical and may result in rejection or retraction.

  • Multiple Submission

Authors shall not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal.

Duplicate or redundant publication is unacceptable.

  • Authorship

Authorship shall be limited to individuals who have made substantial scholarly contributions to:

  • Conception or design of the research;
  • Data collection, analysis, or interpretation;
  • Drafting or critically revising the manuscript; and approval of the final version.

All authors must approve the manuscript before submission.

  • Corresponding Author

The corresponding author is responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all co-authors approve the submission;
  • Maintaining communication with the journal;
  • Responding to editorial queries;
  • Coordinating revisions.
  • Data Integrity

Authors should retain research data and provide access when reasonably requested by the editors.

Data should be collected, analyzed, and reported honestly.

  • Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.

  • Funding

All sources of financial support shall be disclosed within the manuscript.

  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence tools may assist authors in language editing or improving readability.

However:

  • AI tools shall not be listed as authors.
  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of the manuscript.
  • Authors may use AI tools for appropriate purposes such as language editing, statistical programming, data analysis support, literature organization, or manuscript preparation. Any substantial use of AI must be disclosed in the manuscript.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the quality of published research.

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Review manuscripts objectively and constructively;
  • Maintain strict confidentiality;
  • Declare conflicts of interest;
  • Avoid personal criticism of authors;
  • Provide evidence-based recommendations;
  • Complete reviews within agreed timelines;
  • Identify potential plagiarism, duplicate publication, or ethical concerns.

Reviewers shall not use unpublished information obtained during peer review for personal research or professional advantage.

 

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the scientific quality and ethical standards of the journal.

Editors shall:

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit;
  • Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process;
  • Maintain editorial independence;
  • Preserve reviewer confidentiality;
  • Avoid conflicts of interest;
  • Take appropriate action regarding suspected misconduct;
  • Issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

Editorial decisions shall not be influenced by:

  • Authors' nationality;
  • Ethnicity;
  • Gender;
  • Institutional affiliation;
  • Political beliefs;
  • Religious beliefs;
  • Commercial interests.

 

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher supports editorial independence and shall:

  • Uphold ethical publishing standards;
  • Ensure editorial freedom;
  • Maintain the integrity of the scholarly record;
  • Preserve published content;
  • Support corrections and retractions where necessary.

The publisher shall not interfere with editorial decisions.

 

Peer Review Integrity

The Journal of Managerial Sciences follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published research.

Editors shall ensure that:

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by qualified experts;
  • Reviewers are selected fairly;
  • Confidentiality is maintained throughout the review process;
  • Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations and academic merit.

 

Research Misconduct

The journal considers the following practices to constitute research misconduct:

  • Plagiarism;
  • Self-plagiarism;
  • Fabrication of data;
  • Falsification of results;
  • Duplicate publication;
  • Image manipulation;
  • Citation manipulation;
  • Authorship manipulation;
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Suspected misconduct will be investigated in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures.

 

Corrections and Retractions

Where necessary, the journal may publish:

  • Corrections;
  • Corrigenda;
  • Errata;
  • Expressions of concern;
  • Retractions.

These actions are intended to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

 

Confidentiality

Editors and reviewers shall maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

Information obtained during the editorial process shall not be disclosed or used for personal advantage.

 

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions by contacting the Editorial Office.

All complaints shall be handled fairly, objectively, and within a reasonable timeframe.

 

Ethical Oversight

Where research involves human participants, personal data, sensitive information, or other ethical considerations, authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable institutional and legal ethical requirements.

The journal may request supporting documentation where appropriate.

 

Intellectual Property

The Journal of Managerial Sciences respects intellectual property rights and expects authors to obtain permission for the use of copyrighted material where required.

 

Policy Review

This Publication Ethics Policy is subject to periodic review to ensure continued alignment with internationally recognized standards and evolving best practices in scholarly publishing.

 

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The Journal of Managerial Sciences is committed to fostering an ethical, transparent, inclusive, and trustworthy scholarly publishing environment. The journal encourages all participants in the publication process to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and research integrity in order to advance reliable and impactful scholarly communication.