Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Journal of Economic Research in Accounting and Management

1. Purpose and Scope

The Journal of Economic Research in Accounting and Management (JERAM) aims to provide a platform for high-quality research in the fields of accounting and economic management. The journal is committed to maintaining scientific integrity and ethical standards in the publication process.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original and has not been previously published elsewhere. Plagiarism, including the use of text, data, or ideas without proper attribution, will not be tolerated.
  • Ethical Compliance: Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards, including obtaining approval from ethics committees if human or animal subjects are involved.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect the results or interpretation of their research.
  • Copyright Compliance: Authors must obtain permission to use copyrighted materials and provide appropriate attribution.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Objective Review: Reviewers must provide objective assessments based on the scientific quality and contribution of the manuscript, free from personal bias or conflicts of interest.
  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and not disclose any information to third parties without permission.
  • Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect their evaluation of the manuscript.

4. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Decision-Making and Authority: Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the scientific quality and relevance of the manuscripts, independent of personal bias or external pressures.
  • Confidentiality and Integrity: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all information related to manuscripts and the review process. They are also responsible for addressing any ethical concerns and ensuring the integrity of the editorial process.
  • Handling Conflicts of Interest: Editors should avoid conflicts of interest and ensure transparency in manuscript handling.

5. Responsibilities of the Publisher

  • Adherence to Ethical Standards: The publisher is committed to supporting ethical practices in the publication process, including addressing issues related to plagiarism, data falsification, and other ethical concerns.
  • Transparency: The publisher should provide clear information about the editorial process, publication fees, and open access policies.
  • Handling Complaints: The publisher must have mechanisms in place to address complaints related to publication ethics and take appropriate actions to resolve issues.

6. Actions Against Ethical Violations

JERAM is committed to addressing allegations of ethical violations seriously. Authors, reviewers, and editors involved in ethical misconduct may face actions such as manuscript retraction, withdrawal of published articles, and other disciplinary measures as per journal policies.

7. Compliance with Policies and Standards

All parties involved in the publication process at JERAM must adhere to these ethical guidelines and comply with international standards and policies relevant to research and scholarly publication.