Publication Ethics

The Journal of Managerial Education Studies (JoMes) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal follows ethical principles in accordance with international publishing standards to ensure credibility, transparency, and trust in the scholarly record.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JoMes are required to ensure that:

  • The work is original, has not been previously published, and is not under consideration by another journal.

  • All sources, data, and ideas derived from other works are properly cited and acknowledged.

  • All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research and approve the final version of the manuscript.

  • Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or redundant publication is strictly prohibited.

  • Research involving human participants complies with relevant ethical standards and approvals.

  • Any conflict of interest, financial or non-financial, is clearly disclosed.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors of JoMes are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based solely on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

  • Ensuring a fair, objective, and confidential review process.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest and recusing themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.

  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism or data manipulation.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews in an objective, constructive, and timely manner.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and not use unpublished information for personal advantage.

  • Declare any conflict of interest and decline review assignments where necessary.

  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited and report any ethical concerns to the editor.

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct Policy

JoMes screens all submitted manuscripts using plagiarism-detection software. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism beyond the acceptable threshold, including self-plagiarism, will be rejected. In cases of serious ethical misconduct, the journal reserves the right to retract published articles and notify relevant institutions.

5. Corrections, Retractions, and Complaints

  • Corrections or retractions will be issued when significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication.

  • Authors and readers may submit complaints or ethical concerns to the editorial office. All complaints will be handled confidentially and investigated thoroughly.

6. Open Access and Copyright Ethics

JoMes supports ethical open-access publishing practices. Authors retain certain rights to their work while granting the journal permission to publish and disseminate the article. Proper attribution must be given in any reuse of published content.