Publication Ethics

The Journal of Management and Social Sciences Review (JMSSR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. To ensure fairness, transparency, and ethical conduct in all aspects of the publication process, we expect authors, reviewers, editors, and the journal’s editorial board to adhere to the following guidelines:

  1. Authorship and Originality:
  • Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and writing of the manuscript.
  • Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must be provided, including citations and references.
  • All submitted manuscripts must be free from plagiarism and self-plagiarism.
  1. Conflict of Interest:
  • Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation.
  • Editors and reviewers should also declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where such conflicts exist.
  1. Peer Review Process:
  • All manuscripts submitted to JMSSR will undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field.
  • Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, unbiased, and timely feedback to help improve the quality of the manuscript.
  • Editors will make fair and impartial decisions based on the reviewers’ comments, relevant guidelines, and the journal’s scope.
  1. Data Integrity and Transparency:
  • Authors should provide accurate and transparent reporting of their research methods, data, and findings.
  • Raw data should be made available upon request to the editor or reviewers for verification purposes.
  1. Ethical Treatment of Human and Animal Subjects:
  • Authors must ensure that research involving human or animal subjects complies with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations.
  • Informed consent must be obtained from human subjects, and care should be taken to minimize any potential harm to participants.
  1. Corrections, Retractions, and Withdrawals:
  • Authors should promptly notify the editor if they discover any significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work.
  • Corrections, retractions, and withdrawals will be handled according to established guidelines and best practices.