PUBLICATION ETHICS

Jemasi: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Faculty of Economics, IBA University, Palembang, Indonesia. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, reviewers, and the publisher. The journal's publication ethics policy is based on the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication

The publication of articles in Jemasi is an essential contribution to the development of a credible and respected body of scholarly knowledge. Peer-reviewed publications reflect the quality and integrity of research conducted by authors and their affiliated institutions. Therefore, all parties involved in the publication process must adhere to ethical standards that promote academic integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability.

1. Publication Decisions

The editors of Jemasi are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be accepted for publication. Editorial decisions are based on the manuscript's academic quality, originality, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, and reviewers' recommendations. Editors must also consider applicable legal requirements concerning libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult reviewers and other editorial advisers when making publication decisions.

2. Fair Play

Manuscripts are evaluated based on their intellectual and scholarly merit, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

3. Confidentiality

The Editor-in-Chief, editors, and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts. Information about a manuscript must not be disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

4. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor's own research without the author's explicit written consent. Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect their editorial judgment and, where necessary, withdraw from handling the relevant manuscript.

Duties of Reviewers

5. Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Peer review assists editors in making informed publication decisions and helps authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

6. Promptness

Reviewers who feel unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or are unable to complete the review within the required timeframe must notify the editor promptly and withdraw from the review process.

7. Confidentiality

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, distribute, or discuss manuscripts with others unless authorized by the editor.

8. Standards of Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively and professionally. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate. Reviewers should express their opinions clearly and support their comments with relevant arguments and evidence.

9. Acknowledgment of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any claim that an observation, derivation, or argument has previously been reported should be supported by appropriate references. Reviewers must also inform the editor of any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and other published works of which they are aware.

10. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of privileged information and ideas obtained during peer review and must not use them for personal advantage. Reviewers should decline to review manuscripts when financial, professional, personal, competitive, collaborative, or other relationships could compromise their impartiality.

Duties of Authors

11. Reporting Standards

Authors of original research must present an accurate account of the work performed and an objective discussion of its significance. Research data must be represented accurately, and manuscripts must contain sufficient detail and references to allow appropriate evaluation and, where possible, replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.

12. Data Access and Retention

Authors may be requested to provide supporting data for editorial assessment. Where appropriate and ethically permissible, authors should be prepared to make relevant data available and retain research records for a reasonable period after publication, subject to applicable privacy, confidentiality, and legal requirements.

13. Originality and Plagiarism

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are original works. Any use of the ideas, words, data, or findings of others must be appropriately cited or quoted. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.

14. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. Manuscripts must not substantially duplicate previously published work without appropriate disclosure and justification. Such practices may constitute unethical publishing behavior.

15. Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly acknowledge the work of others and cite publications that have significantly influenced the research, analysis, or interpretation presented in the manuscript.

16. Authorship of the Paper

Authorship must be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research. All authors must participate in drafting or critically revising the manuscript, approve the final version, and agree to be accountable for the integrity of the work.

Individuals who have contributed to specific aspects of the research but do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged appropriately. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all listed authors have approved the final manuscript and agreed to its submission to Jemasi.

17. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects

Authors must clearly identify any unusual hazards associated with chemicals, procedures, or equipment used in the research. Studies involving human participants or animals must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations. Where required, authors must provide evidence of ethical approval and informed consent.

18. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, their research, interpretation of findings, or publication. All sources of financial support must be acknowledged.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors should include the statement: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

19. Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover a significant error or inaccuracy in their published work, they must promptly notify the journal editor and cooperate in correcting the published record. Depending on the nature and seriousness of the error, a correction or retraction may be necessary.

Conflict of Interest

Jemasi is committed to ensuring transparency and impartiality throughout the publication process. Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence their judgment or create a perception of bias.

Editors and reviewers must not participate in decisions involving manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest. Where a conflict exists, appropriate measures must be taken, including reassignment of editorial responsibility or withdrawal from the review process.

Failure to disclose a relevant conflict of interest may result in editorial action in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policy.

Post-Publication Discussion

Jemasi welcomes constructive scholarly discussion and feedback on articles published in the journal. Readers who wish to raise questions, provide comments, or challenge the findings of a published article may submit their comments to the editorial office for consideration.

Submissions must be evidence-based, relevant to the original article, and presented in a professional and respectful manner. The editorial team will assess submissions for academic relevance, validity, and compliance with the journal's publication policies. Peer review may be conducted where appropriate.

Authors of the original articles may be invited to respond to substantive comments or criticisms. Accepted discussions and responses may be published to encourage academic dialogue and the advancement of knowledge.

Concerns regarding the accuracy, reliability, or ethical integrity of published research will be investigated by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policy. Appropriate action will be taken when necessary to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Correction and Retraction

Jemasi is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of the scholarly record. Corrections and retractions will be considered when errors or ethical concerns are identified in published articles.

Corrections

A correction may be issued when an error or omission affects the accuracy, clarity, or completeness of a published article but does not invalidate its main findings or conclusions. Requests for corrections may be submitted by authors, readers, or editors and will be assessed by the editorial team.

Approved corrections will be published transparently and linked to the original article so that readers can identify the changes made.

Retractions

A published article may be retracted when there is clear evidence that its findings are unreliable due to significant errors, data fabrication or falsification, plagiarism, unethical research practices, redundant publication, or other serious breaches of publication ethics.

The editorial team will investigate the concerns fairly and carefully, giving the authors an opportunity to respond where appropriate. A retraction notice will clearly explain the reasons for the retraction and be linked to the original article. The original article will generally remain accessible, clearly marked as retracted, to preserve the transparency of the scholarly record.

Decisions regarding corrections and retractions will be made by the editorial team in accordance with the journal's policies and relevant publication ethics guidance.

Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher of Jemasi is committed to ensuring that commercial, financial, or other external interests do not improperly influence editorial decisions. The publisher supports the editorial team in maintaining publication standards, addressing ethical concerns, correcting errors, and issuing retractions when necessary.

The publisher will cooperate with the editorial team and other relevant journals or institutions, where appropriate, to investigate potential misconduct and uphold the integrity of scholarly publishing. Legal advice may be sought when necessary.

Jemasi is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the research and publication process.