The International Journal of Management (IJM) is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and principles aligned with Scopus publication ethics standards.
All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, and reviewers—are expected to adhere to these ethical standards to ensure transparency, accountability, and the credibility of the scholarly record.
Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Authors must ensure that their research meets the following ethical requirements:
- Submit only original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
- Avoid all forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and duplicate publication.
- Present accurate, honest, and transparent research data without fabrication or falsification.
- Properly acknowledge all sources, references, and contributions.
- Disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.
- Obtain necessary ethical approvals for studies involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data.
Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the publication process by:
- Ensuring fair, unbiased, and timely editorial decisions.
- Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
- Evaluating submissions based solely on academic merit and relevance.
- Identifying and addressing ethical concerns such as plagiarism, misconduct, or conflicts of interest.
- Following COPE guidelines when handling ethical issues, corrections, or retractions.
Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective, constructive, and unbiased evaluations.
- Maintain confidentiality of all manuscript content.
- Avoid using unpublished information for personal advantage.
- Declare any conflicts of interest before accepting review assignments.
- Report any suspected ethical misconduct to the editorial team.
Research Misconduct
IJM takes research misconduct seriously. The journal investigates all allegations of:
- Plagiarism and duplicate submission
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Citation manipulation
- Authorship disputes
- Ethical violations in research involving human or animal subjects
Confirmed cases of misconduct may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant institutions.
Compliance with COPE and Scopus Standards
The journal follows COPE Core Practices to ensure:
- Integrity in scholarly publishing
- Transparent editorial processes
- Proper handling of ethical complaints and corrections
In alignment with Scopus standards, IJM emphasizes:
- Academic quality and originality
- Transparent peer review practices
- Ethical research conduct and publication integrity
Corrections and Retractions
To maintain the accuracy of the academic record:
- Corrections are issued for minor errors that do not affect the overall findings.
- Retractions are issued in cases of serious ethical violations or invalid results.
- All corrections and retractions are clearly documented and linked to the original publication.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
IJM is dedicated to promoting responsible research practices, maintaining trust in scholarly communication, and ensuring that all published content reflects the highest ethical and academic standards.