Publication Ethics

INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. We expect all authors, reviewers, and editors to adhere to ethical guidelines to ensure that the research published is of the highest integrity, accuracy, and quality. The following principles outline the expectations and ethical standards for authors, reviewers, and editors involved in the publication process.

1. Ethical Guidelines for Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science must adhere to the following ethical standards:

Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere. Any substantial part of the manuscript that has been published or submitted for publication must be properly cited and acknowledged.
Plagiarism: Plagiarism, in all its forms, including the use of someone else's ideas, data, or text without proper attribution, is strictly prohibited. Authors should ensure that all sources are appropriately referenced and credit is given to the original authors.
Authorship: All authors listed on the manuscript must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript before submission. Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence their research or its interpretation.
Data Accuracy: Authors must ensure that the data and results presented in their manuscript are accurate and free from fabrication, falsification, or misrepresentation.
Human and Animal Rights: Authors must ensure that their research involving human participants or animals has been conducted in accordance with ethical guidelines and that informed consent has been obtained. Ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards must be obtained for such studies and included in the manuscript.

2. Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal. Reviewers should:

Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts under review as confidential documents. Manuscripts should not be shared or discussed with others without the explicit permission of the editor.
Impartiality: Reviews should be conducted objectively, without bias. Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts based on their scientific and academic merit, not on personal preferences, affiliations, or any other conflict of interest.
Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide constructive, clear, and professional feedback to authors. This feedback should help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts and contribute to the integrity of the scholarly publishing process.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their evaluation of the manuscript. If a conflict of interest exists, the reviewer should recuse themselves from the review process.

3. Ethical Guidelines for Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of the journal’s content. They should adhere to the following ethical principles:

Fairness: Editors must ensure that all manuscripts are evaluated fairly and impartially, based on their scientific merit, without regard to the author’s background, affiliation, or personal biases.
Confidentiality: Editors should maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts under review. Manuscripts should not be shared or discussed outside of the editorial process, except with reviewers and others directly involved in the decision-making process.
Transparency: Editors should make decisions on manuscripts based on a thorough and transparent review process. The reasons for decisions (acceptance, revision, rejection) should be clearly communicated to authors, along with feedback from reviewers.
Conflict of Interest: Editors must declare any conflicts of interest related to manuscripts under review and should recuse themselves from handling submissions in which they have a conflict of interest.
Publication Ethics: Editors are responsible for investigating any allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism, data falsification, or unethical research practices. If any such misconduct is identified, appropriate action should be taken, including contacting the relevant institutions or withdrawing the publication if necessary.

4. Retraction and Correction Policy

In cases where errors or unethical practices are identified after publication, INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science has a policy of issuing corrections or retractions when necessary. This includes:

Corrections: If errors in published articles are identified, authors and the editorial board will collaborate to correct the mistakes in the published work. A correction notice will be issued in the journal to inform readers of the changes.
Retractions: In cases of significant ethical violations, such as plagiarism or data manipulation, the article will be retracted. A retraction notice will be published to clarify the reason for the retraction.

5. Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence their work or judgments regarding the publication. Conflicts of interest should be declared at the time of submission, during the review process, and when making editorial decisions.

6. Publication Malpractice

INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science takes all forms of publication malpractice seriously. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, and unethical authorship practices. Any suspected malpractice will be investigated thoroughly, and if substantiated, the article will be retracted or corrected. In addition, individuals found guilty of such practices may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future.

By adhering to these publication ethics guidelines, INNOVATION: International Journal of Management Science aims to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and contribute to the advancement of management science and innovation research.