Publication Ethics

 

 

The International Journal of Finance and Business Management (IJFBM) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published monthly by Multitech Publisher. It is officially registered under AHU-036359.AH.01.30.Tahun 2023 and is based in Berastagi, North Sumatra, Indonesia. As an open-access journal, it is freely available online. The following section outlines ethical guidelines for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

Publishing research in IJFBM is a crucial step in establishing a reliable and respected knowledge base. It reflects the quality of the authors’ contributions and their affiliated institutions. As a peer-reviewed journal, it upholds scientific integrity and ethical publishing practices. Multitech Publisher ensures that editorial decisions remain independent of advertising, reprint orders, or any other commercial interests.

Publication Decisions

The IJFBM editor selects the most suitable manuscripts for publication based on their validity and significance to researchers and readers. Editorial decisions align with journal policies and adhere to laws concerning plagiarism, copyright, and defamation. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers when making final decisions.

Fair Evaluation

Manuscripts are assessed purely on their academic merit, regardless of the authors’ gender, race, religion, citizenship, political views, or sexual orientation.

Confidentiality

Editors and editorial staff must keep all details about submitted manuscripts confidential. Only the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisors, and publisher may access this information.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must not use unpublished materials from submitted manuscripts in their own research without explicit written consent from the authors.

Authors’ Responsibilities

  1. Accurate Reporting:
    Authors must present an honest and precise account of their research, including supporting data. The manuscript should provide enough detail for others to replicate the study. Misleading or false statements are unethical.

  2. Data Access and Retention:
    Authors may be required to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain this data for a reasonable time after publication. Whenever possible, data should be made publicly accessible in accordance with the ALPSP-STM Statement on Data and Databases.

  3. Originality and Plagiarism:
    Authors must ensure their work is completely original and that any borrowed content is properly cited or quoted.

  4. Multiple or Redundant Submissions:
    Submitting the same research to multiple journals is unethical and unacceptable.

  5. Source Acknowledgment:
    Proper credit must be given to all referenced works that have influenced the study.

  6. Authorship Criteria:
    Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the study's conception, design, execution, or analysis should be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final version before submission.

  7. Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest:
    Any financial or personal interests that could affect the research findings must be disclosed. Funding sources should also be specified.

  8. Corrections in Published Works:
    If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal and cooperate in retracting or correcting the paper.

  9. Ethical Considerations for Human or Animal Subjects:
    Any study involving hazardous chemicals, equipment, or procedures must clearly state potential risks.

Editors' Responsibilities

  1. Fair Evaluation:
    Manuscripts are reviewed solely based on academic merit, without bias related to the author's background.

  2. Confidentiality:
    Editors must not disclose information about submitted manuscripts beyond those involved in the publication process.

  3. Publication Decisions:
    Editors make final decisions based on the manuscript’s scientific value and relevance while adhering to ethical standards and legal requirements.

  4. Manuscript Review Process:
    Editors must ensure that all submitted manuscripts are assessed for originality before peer review. Review procedures should be transparent and clearly explained to authors.

  5. Conflict of Interest:
    Editors must not use unpublished content from submitted manuscripts for personal research or share privileged information.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  1. Supporting Editorial Decisions:
    Peer review assists editors in making publishing decisions and provides authors with constructive feedback to improve their work.

  2. Timely Review Process:
    If a reviewer feels unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or cannot complete the review on time, they should inform the editor and withdraw.

  3. Objectivity in Reviews:
    Reviews must be fair, constructive, and free of personal criticism.

  4. Confidentiality:
    Reviewers must keep all manuscript details confidential and not discuss them with anyone unauthorized by the editor.

  5. Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
    Reviewers must not use privileged information from the manuscript for personal gain. They should decline to review any paper where conflicts of interest exist.

  6. Identification of Relevant Sources:
    Reviewers should ensure authors cite relevant sources and notify the editor of any potential plagiarism or duplication.