Academic Integrity and Publication Ethics Policy
- General Provisions
1.1. The Academic Integrity and Publication Ethics Policy of the Scientific Journal “Economics and Management” defines the principles of academic integrity and ethical standards for the publication activities of the scientific journal.
1.2. The publication adheres to international standards of publication ethics, specifically the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
1.3. Participants in the publication process (authors, reviewers, and the Editorial Board) are obliged to comply with the principles of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, responsibility, and impartiality. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific merit of the submitted works and are made regardless of the authors' gender, race, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, institutional affiliation, or political views.
- Ethical Standards
2.1. Originality and Fairness. Only original scientific works that have not been previously published are accepted for consideration. Submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on their scientific contribution, methodological soundness, and alignment with the journal's thematic scope. Evaluation is conducted in accordance with ethical standards, without discrimination.
2.2. Peer Review and Confidentiality. All articles undergo a double-blind peer-review process involving at least two independent experts. Additional reviewers may be appointed if necessary. Editorial Board members, reviewers, and staff are required to ensure the confidentiality of article content and participants' personal data. Personal data processing is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2.3. Authorship and Contribution. Authorship should be based on a substantial contribution to the conception or design of the study, the collection, analysis, or interpretation of data, and the drafting or critical revision of the manuscript. All authors must approve the final version of the article and share collective responsibility for its content.
2.4. Conflict of Interest. Authors, reviewers, and the Editorial Board must disclose any potential conflicts of interest (financial, professional, personal, or institutional) that could influence the research results or their evaluation. In such cases, the editors will take appropriate measures, such as replacing reviewers. Undisclosed conflicts identified after publication will be handled according to COPE guidelines.
2.5. Research Ethics and Participant Protection. Research involving human subjects must include informed consent from participants. Authors must guarantee the confidentiality of participants' personal data and obtain permission to use any identifiable materials.
2.6. Data and Reproducibility. The journal encourages authors to provide information on the availability of research data and, where possible, to deposit data, software code, and materials in reliable repositories or provide them upon reasonable request. The research methodology must be described in sufficient detail to allow for verification and reproduction of results. Any access restrictions (legal, commercial, ethical) must be stated.
2.7. Prevention of Unethical Practices. The editors systematically work to prevent and detect violations of academic integrity, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of results, citation manipulation, and other forms of unethical behaviour. Submitted materials are screened using specialised text-matching software (StrikePlagiarism). Cases of suspected misconduct are handled in accordance with COPE procedures, which may result in corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.
2.8. Complaints and Appeals. Authors, reviewers, and readers have the right to submit complaints or appeals regarding editorial decisions, the review process, or ethical issues. Such submissions are considered impartially by the editor or an authorised person. The journal ensures a prompt, transparent, and fair resolution process.
2.9. Post-Publication Discussion and Amendments. The journal supports post-publication scientific discussion (e.g., through letters to the editor). Comments must be reasoned and evidence-based. If errors are identified, they are corrected by publishing appropriate notices. In cases of significant violations, retractions may be issued.
2.10. Access. The journal operates under an Open Access model. Information about the founders, editorial team, and contact details is public. Editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial or external influences.
- Academic Responsibility and Ethical Obligations of Participants in the Publication Process
3.1. Editorial Board
The Editorial Board takes all necessary measures to identify and prevent the publication of materials that show signs of academic integrity violations. Upon receiving information about potential violations, the editors ensure proper investigation and respond in accordance with established procedures.
The editors ensure the confidentiality of information regarding submitted manuscripts and do not disclose it to third parties, except to participants in the editorial process (authors, reviewers, and the publisher's representatives) who require it to conduct the publication process.
The evaluation of manuscripts is based exclusively on their scientific quality, relevance, and compliance with ethical standards.
The Editorial Board considers issues of retraction, correction, or publication of expressions of concern in accordance with COPE recommendations. If unreliable results are identified, the article may be retracted or corrected. If the author makes an error, a correction is published. If the editors make an error, an appropriate explanation and/or apology is provided.
Materials from unpublished articles may not be used by the editors in their own research without the written consent of the authors.
3.2. Reviewers
Peer review must be conducted objectively, impartially, and with reasoned arguments. Reviewers' comments should be clear, well-founded, and aimed at improving the quality of the manuscript.
A reviewer who considers themselves insufficiently competent in the relevant subject matter or is unable to complete the review within the specified deadlines is obliged to notify the editors and decline the invitation to participate in the process.
In the event of a conflict of interest, the reviewer must immediately inform the editors.
Manuscripts received for review are confidential documents. It is prohibited to share them with third parties or discuss their content outside of the editorial process.
Reviewers should draw attention to missing citations of relevant sources and notify the editors of potential cases of plagiarism or unauthorised borrowing.
3.3. Authors
Only original scientific works that have not been previously published and are not under consideration by other publications are accepted for review.
Authors are responsible for the reliability of the data and research results presented in the article. They are also obliged to ensure their proper storage and, if necessary, provide them for verification. Data should be placed in appropriate repositories for further use by the academic community.
Authors must actively engage with the editors during the peer review process and address comments promptly.
Proper citation of used sources is mandatory.
Authors are required to disclose information about potential conflicts of interest, funding sources, and the contributions of organisations or individuals involved in the research.
All listed co-authors must have made a significant contribution to the study. The author submitting the manuscript confirms that all co-authors are familiar with the final version and agree to its submission.
In the event of identifying significant errors or inaccuracies in a published article, authors are obliged to promptly notify the editors for further correction or retraction of the material.
Prohibited: Referencing sources in the Russian language from any country, as well as any sources from the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.
- Conflict of Interest
4.1. The journal guarantees impartiality in the review and publication process. All participants must disclose potential conflicts of interest to prevent personal or financial factors from influencing research results or editorial decisions.
4.2. Information regarding conflicts of interest is provided in a note at the end of the article. 4.3. Author Conflicts: Authors must disclose circumstances such as employment, grants, patents (financial), or personal relationships and scientific competition (non-financial) during submission.
4.4. Reviewer Conflicts: Reviewers must declare any relationships with the authors or scientific interests that could affect their objectivity and decline the review if necessary.
4.5. Editorial Conflicts: Editors must recuse themselves from processing manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists (e.g., shared affiliation or co-authorship). In such cases, the manuscript is handled by another editor or an independent specialist.
4.6. Procedures: The Editorial Board ensures transparent disclosure and monitoring of this policy to maintain trust and objectivity in scientific communication.
