Publication Ethics

Introduction

The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED MANAGEMENT, FINANCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IJAMFSS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics. These guidelines are designed to ensure the integrity of the research published in the journal and to protect the rights of all stakeholders involved in the publication process.

Authorship

  • Authorship should be restricted to those who have made a significant contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported research.
  • All authors should have agreed to the final version of the manuscript and are accountable for all aspects of the work.
  • Guest authorship or ghostwriting is not acceptable.

Originality and Plagiarism

  • IJAMFSS only publishes original research that has not been previously published elsewhere.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe upon the copyright of others.
  • Proper citation of all sources is mandatory.
  • IJAMFSS utilizes plagiarism detection software during the submission process.

Data Availability and Sharing

  • Authors are encouraged to share underlying data upon reasonable request to allow for verification and reproducibility of research findings.
  • Any ethical restrictions on data sharing should be explained in the manuscript.

Conflict of Interest

  • Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including financial ties to companies or organizations that may benefit from the publication of their work.
  • Reviewers are also expected to disclose any conflicts of interest that may prevent them from providing an objective review.

Confidentiality

  • Reviewers must treat all manuscripts received for review with confidentiality.
  • Unpublished information, ideas, or data obtained through peer review must not be used in the reviewer's own work.

Peer Review

  • IJAMFSS utilizes a double-blind peer review process, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are anonymous.
  • Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the relevant field.
  • The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on publication based on the reviewer's recommendations.

Editorial Decisions

  • The Editor-in-Chief has the final responsibility for deciding which manuscripts are published in the journal.
  • Editorial decisions are based on the quality and originality of the research, as well as the relevance to the journal's scope.

Ethical Misconduct

  • IJAMFSS takes allegations of ethical misconduct, such as data falsification, plagiarism, or authorship disputes, very seriously.
  • Such allegations will be investigated thoroughly, and appropriate action will be taken, which may include retraction of the publication.

Post-Publication Corrections

  • If errors are identified in a published article, IJAMFSS will publish a corrigendum or erratum to rectify the mistake.
  • In serious cases, the article may be retracted.

Author Appeals

  • Authors who disagree with an editorial decision may appeal to the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Appeals will be considered carefully, and a final decision will be communicated to the author.

Conclusion

IJAMFSS is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. These guidelines provide a framework for ensuring the integrity of the research published in the journal and for protecting the rights of authors, reviewers, and readers.