Publication Ethics

The Asian Journal of Research in Economics and Finance (AJREF) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics in scholarly publishing. The journal follows the ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure transparency, integrity, and fairness throughout the publication process.

1. Responsibilities of Authors

1.1 Originality and Integrity

  • Authors must ensure that submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

  • Proper citations must be provided for all sources, ideas, and data used.

  • Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

1.2 Authorship Criteria

Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors.
All authors must:

  • Approve the final manuscript

  • Agree to submission

  • Be accountable for the content

1.3 Multiple or Duplicate Submissions

Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is unethical and prohibited.

1.4 Data Transparency

Authors must provide accurate and verifiable data. Manipulation, fabrication, or falsification of data is considered misconduct.

1.5 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts that may influence the research.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

2.1 Fair and Impartial Decisions

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely based on academic merit, without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, or institutional affiliation.

2.2 Confidentiality

Editors must keep all manuscript information confidential and must not use unpublished materials for personal research.

2.3 Handling Misconduct

Editors follow COPE guidelines when dealing with allegations of plagiarism, data manipulation, or ethical violations.

2.4 Conflict of Interest

Editors must not handle manuscripts in which they have a conflict of interest.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decision

Reviewers assist the editorial board by providing objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

3.2 Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

3.3 Objectivity and Fairness

Reviews must be conducted objectively. Personal criticism of the author is unacceptable.

3.4 Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited properly.

3.5 Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline reviewing manuscripts where they have personal, financial, or professional conflicts with the authors or research.

4. Ethical Guidelines for the Journal

4.1 Handling of Corrections and Retractions

  • If significant errors are discovered after publication, the journal will issue corrections or retractions as appropriate.

  • Retraction notices will be clearly marked and remain accessible to maintain the scholarly record.

4.2 Anti-Plagiarism Measures

All manuscripts are checked using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

4.3 Ethical Oversight

If a study involves human subjects, authors must provide evidence of ethical approval from a recognized ethics committee.

5. Responsibilities of the Publisher

  • The publisher supports the journal in maintaining academic integrity and following COPE principles.

  • The publisher ensures that the publishing process is free from misconduct and maintains long-term preservation of published content.