Declaration
1. Conflicts of Interest
A conflict of interest exists when personal relationships (such as friendships, collegial, or family ties), professional or business relationships (including employment in competing organizations), or financial interests (such as funding or sponsorship) have the potential to influence the judgment of individuals involved in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors.
To ensure research integrity and uphold professional standards, all parties are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to participation in the review or publication process, in accordance with the journal’s conflict of interest policy.
2. Authorship
Authorship is limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the conception or design of the study, or to the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript prior to publication and agree to take collective responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical standards of the work.
Contributors who provided assistance in the research or writing process but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be formally acknowledged in the acknowledgment section of the article.
3. Authors’ Responsibilities
Authors are responsible for submitting original work that complies with ethical standards and the journal’s publication policies. Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to multiple journals, and plagiarism or self-plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Authors should properly cite all sources, disclose any prior or overlapping publications, and carefully review their work to ensure originality. Authors must also declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest to ensure transparency and enable objective editorial and peer-review decisions. The corresponding author is responsible for confirming that all listed co-authors have approved the authorship and the submitted manuscript, thereby upholding scientific rigor, ethical conduct, and readers’ trust.
4. Editors’ Responsibilities
Editors are responsible for managing the peer review process efficiently, fairly, and in a timely manner. This includes acknowledging receipt of manuscripts, informing authors about the expected review timeline, selecting qualified and independent reviewers, and providing clear guidance on the scope and focus of the review. Editors must ensure that all evaluations are objective and free from bias. Based on reviewers’ reports, editors make final decisions to accept, reject, or request revisions. In cases of conflicts of interest, editors must disclose and appropriately manage them by ensuring independent review, thereby maintaining scientific rigor, ethical standards, and the trust of authors and readers.
5. Reviewers’ Responsibilities
Reviewers should accept assignments only within their area of expertise and must promptly inform the editor if they are not qualified or unable to complete the review within the specified timeframe. Reviews should be conducted objectively, fairly, and confidentially to ensure an efficient and rigorous peer-review process. Reviewers are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest—such as personal, professional, or financial relationships with the authors or the research—either before or after completing the review. Disclosure allows the editor to evaluate the situation and, if necessary, seek an alternative review, thereby safeguarding the integrity, quality, and credibility of the scholarly review process.
6. Publication Ethics
The Eurasian Journal of Management & Social Sciences (EJMSS) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. These standards are guided by principles of honesty, transparency, objectivity, confidentiality, and responsible authorship. The journal ensures that all research is conducted ethically, plagiarism and duplicate publication are strictly avoided, research results and methods are accurately reported, conflicts of interest are clearly disclosed, and the privacy and confidentiality of research participants are respected.
Maintaining the integrity and credibility of scholarly research and preventing publication malpractice are fundamental to ensuring trust in the scientific publishing process.
7. Publisher’s Responsibilities
The Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences (FASE) | EJMSS undertakes the following responsibilities:
- Ensuring the quality of published research through a rigorous, ethical peer-review process and plagiarism screening.
- Protecting the integrity of the publishing process by maintaining confidentiality in peer review, managing conflicts of interest, and investigating suspected misconduct.
- Ensuring accessibility and availability of published research through open access or institutional subscription models.
- Promoting ethical publishing practices by providing clear guidelines and support for authors, editors, and reviewers.
- Maintaining transparency and accountability in editorial policies, procedures, and financial relationships.
8. Repository Policy
The journal permits authors to deposit their published articles in institutional, academic platforms, or other repositories to enhance visibility, accessibility, and research impact. The repository policy includes:
- Open Access availability.
- Clear indication of submission, revision, and publication dates.
- Retention of the author's copyright.
- Distribution under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 2.0 Generic License (CC BY-NC 2.0).
- The original and archived versions of manuscripts are maintained on the official journal website.
