PUBLICATION ETHICS AND RESEARCH INTEGRITY

E-Jurnal Manajemen is a peer-reviewed scientific journal committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the publication process. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities and professional conduct expected of all parties involved in scholarly publishing—authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher. These guidelines are adapted from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Duties of Authors

• Reporting Standards: Authors must present their research findings honestly, transparently, and accurately. Manuscripts must contain sufficient details and references to allow for replication. Data falsification, fabrication, or intentional misrepresentation is considered unethical and is strictly prohibited.
• Data Transparency and Accessibility: Authors may be required to provide underlying data for editorial review. Data must be retained and made accessible for a reasonable period after publication, in accordance with open science practices and data-sharing policies.
• Originality and Plagiarism: Submitted manuscripts must be original works, and all sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, constitutes a breach of publication ethics and will result in immediate rejection or retraction.
• Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication: Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Manuscripts that have been previously published or are currently under review elsewhere are not acceptable unless properly disclosed and approved by all parties involved.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: All influential works and data sources, whether published or unpublished, must be properly cited. Authors must provide appropriate acknowledgment and credit.
• Authorship and Contributions: Only individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research should be listed as authors. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission. Contributions of a more technical or advisory nature must be appropriately acknowledged.
• Hazards and Human/Animal Subjects: If the research involves chemicals, procedures, or equipment that present unusual hazards in their use, authors must clearly identify these hazards in the manuscript.
• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that could be perceived as influencing the research findings or their interpretation.
• Fundamental Errors in Published Works: Authors are obligated to promptly notify the editorial office if significant errors are identified in their published work. The journal will facilitate the publication of corrections or retractions, where necessary.

Duties of Editors

• Publication Decisions: The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for making the final decision regarding manuscripts submitted for publication. These decisions must be based on an objective assessment of the manuscript's scholarly merit, guided by recommendations from peer reviewers and members of the Editorial Board. The Editor-in-Chief must also ensure compliance with applicable legal and ethical standards, including those concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism.
• Editorial Independence: Editors must maintain full independence throughout the editorial decision-making process. Editorial decisions must not be influenced by commercial interests, institutional affiliations, or the journal publisher's policies. Editors are expected to safeguard the journal's editorial integrity at all times.
• Fair Play and Non-Discrimination: Manuscripts must be evaluated solely on their academic merit, regardless of the authors' race, gender, ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, sexual orientation, institutional affiliation, or nationality.
• Confidentiality and Data Protection: Editors and editorial staff must maintain the confidentiality of all information related to submitted manuscripts. Information regarding manuscripts under consideration must not be disclosed to anyone other than the respective authors, reviewers, prospective reviewers, and editorial advisers, as deemed appropriate. This also includes a prohibition against using information from unpublished manuscripts for personal or institutional gain.
• Conflicts of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts involving any conflicts of interest, whether financial, personal, professional, or academic.

Duties of Reviewers

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions: Reviewers assist editors in making publication decisions and improving manuscript quality. E-Jurnal Manajemen employs a double-blind peer review process.
• Timeliness and Responsiveness: Reviewers are expected to respond promptly to review invitations and complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe. If a reviewer is unable to meet the deadline or feels unqualified to evaluate a manuscript, they must promptly notify the editor so that alternative arrangements can be made.
• Confidentiality: All manuscript content must be treated with strict confidentiality. E-Jurnal Manajemen adheres to a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential. Editors, including the Editor-in-Chief, and reviewers must not disclose, discuss, or share any part of a manuscript with anyone outside the editorial process, including the authors, unless explicit permission has been granted by the Editor-in-Chief and such disclosure is ethically justified.
• Standards of Objectivity: Reviews must be conducted objectively and respectfully. Criticism must be clearly expressed, evidence-based, and intended to improve the academic quality of the work. Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate and unacceptable.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers are responsible for identifying relevant previously published works that have not been cited by the authors. They must notify the editor of any substantial similarities or overlaps between the manuscript under review and other published or submitted works of which they are aware.
• Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, whether financial, professional, or personal, that could affect their impartial judgment. If such a conflict arises, reviewers must decline the review and promptly notify the editor.

Duties of the Publisher

The Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Udayana, as the official publisher of E-Jurnal Manajemen, is fully committed to fulfilling its responsibilities at every stage of the publication process. The publisher ensures that editorial independence is respected and that decisions are made solely on academic merit, free from commercial, political, or institutional influence. The publisher also guarantees that no form of advertising, sponsorship, or financial revenue interferes with editorial integrity or peer review outcomes.

Furthermore, the publisher actively supports the Editorial Board in addressing ethical issues, promoting transparency, and fostering scholarly communication. Where necessary, the publisher and editorial team will collaborate with other journals, institutions, and publishing organizations to address cases of misconduct and promote best practices in academic publishing.