Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement

This statement describes the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in publishing an article in the Journal of Emerging Business Management and Entrepreneurship Studies (JEBMES), including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, the Research Center and Case Clearing House (RC-CCH), PPM School of Management.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

Publishing peer-reviewed articles is essential to the development of reliable scholarly knowledge. It reflects the quality of authors’ work and the institutions that support them. JEBMES therefore expects authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to uphold high standards of publication ethics.

As the publisher, RC-CCH, PPM School of Management, recognizes its responsibilities throughout the publication process. Advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenue must not influence editorial decisions. Where appropriate, RC-CCH and the JEBMES Editorial Board will facilitate communication with other journals and publishers.

Publication Decisions

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for deciding which submitted articles will be published. Decisions are informed by recommendations from the editorial board and reviewers and are based on the manuscript’s academic quality, relevance, and compliance with the journal’s policies. The Editor-in-Chief may consult the editorial team and reviewers and will observe applicable legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.

Non-Discrimination

Editors and reviewers evaluate manuscripts on their intellectual content, without discrimination based on an author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

Confidentiality

Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential. They must not disclose information about a submission to anyone except the corresponding author, reviewers, prospective reviewers, the editorial team, and the publisher, as appropriate to the editorial process.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by editors or reviewers in their own research without the authors’ written consent. Editors, reviewers, and authors must disclose relevant competing interests and take appropriate steps to ensure that these interests do not compromise the fairness or integrity of the publication process.

Duties of Reviewers

Contribution to Editorial Decisions

JEBMES uses a double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers provide recommendations to assist the Editor-in-Chief in making editorial decisions. The Editor-in-Chief communicates with authors as needed and may use reviewer feedback to help improve the quality of a manuscript.

Promptness

Reviewers should complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe. If a reviewer cannot meet the deadline, they should promptly inform the editorial team so that another qualified reviewer may be invited.

Confidentiality

Reviewers must keep manuscripts and related information confidential. They must not discuss a manuscript with others or contact its authors directly during the review process.

Standards of Objectivity

Reviews should be objective, respectful, and focused on the scholarly content of the manuscript. Reviewers should support their assessments with clear reasons and evidence.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. They should provide citations when noting that an observation, derivation, or argument has previously been reported. Reviewers should also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under review and other published work of which they are aware.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Information or ideas obtained through peer review must remain confidential and must not be used for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review a manuscript if they have a competing interest arising from a competitive, collaborative, personal, or other relationship with any of the authors, organizations, or institutions connected to the manuscript.

Duties of Authors

Reporting Standards

Authors should provide an accurate account of the work conducted and an objective discussion of its significance. Data must be represented accurately. Manuscripts should include sufficient detail and references to enable readers to understand and, where applicable, replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.

Data Access and Retention

Authors may be asked to provide underlying data for editorial review. They should be prepared to provide the requested data within a reasonable timeframe, subject to applicable legal, ethical, and confidentiality requirements.

Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that their work is original. The work and words of others must be appropriately cited or quoted. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism or other serious originality concerns may be rejected in accordance with the journal’s policies.

Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

By submitting a manuscript, the submitting author confirms that it has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal. Simultaneous submission to more than one journal is unethical and unacceptable.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite publications that have informed or contributed to their research.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the research. The corresponding author is responsible for keeping co-authors informed about the review process. For accepted manuscripts, all authors are required to provide a signed statement confirming that the research is their original work.

Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

If a manuscript reports the use of chemicals, procedures, or equipment involving unusual hazards, the authors must clearly identify them. Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with applicable ethical requirements, which should be reported in the manuscript where relevant.

Disclosure of Funding and Competing Interests

Authors must disclose financial or other substantive competing interests that could influence, or be perceived to influence, the results or interpretation of their work. All sources of financial support for the research must also be disclosed.

Fundamental Errors in Published Work

If an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate in correcting the scholarly record, including through a correction or retraction when appropriate.