Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement for UJLBM

TMP Universal Journal of Law, Business, and Management (UJLBM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. This Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement outlines the ethical standards expected from authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher, ensuring a fair and transparent publication process.

Responsibilities of Authors

Originality and Plagiarism: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and does not contain plagiarism or self-plagiarism. All sources of information, including direct quotations, paraphrased material, and data, must be properly cited.
Accurate Data: Authors must present accurate and reliable data. Fabrication or manipulation of research data is strictly prohibited.
Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence the results or interpretation of their work.
Authorship: Authors should include only those who have made a substantial contribution to the research and manuscript. All authors should approve the final version of the manuscript and take responsibility for the content.
Human and Animal Rights: Authors must ensure that their research involving human participants or animals complies with ethical standards. Informed consent must be obtained for human research, and animal studies must adhere to ethical guidelines.
Dual Publication: Authors must not submit a manuscript to UJLBM that has been published elsewhere or is under review by another journal. Manuscripts should be original and not under simultaneous consideration for publication elsewhere.
Withdrawal of Articles: Once accepted, authors must adhere to the journal’s policies regarding article withdrawal. If an author wishes to withdraw their manuscript after acceptance, they must provide a valid reason to the editorial office.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not disclose their contents to third parties or discuss the manuscript outside the review process.
Impartiality: Reviewers should evaluate manuscripts objectively and fairly, based solely on their scholarly merit. They must avoid any bias related to the author’s identity, affiliation, or personal relationship.
Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to review the manuscript impartially. If a conflict of interest exists, they should recuse themselves from reviewing the manuscript.
Constructive Feedback: Reviewers should provide constructive, clear, and unbiased feedback to authors, offering suggestions for improving the manuscript where necessary. They should be respectful in their critique.
Plagiarism Detection: Reviewers should alert the editorial team if they suspect plagiarism or unethical practices in a manuscript.

Responsibilities of Editors

Fair and Rigorous Evaluation: Editors are responsible for ensuring the quality of the review process. Manuscripts will be evaluated based on their academic quality and relevance to the scope of the journal.
Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript and its contents throughout the review process. They should not use information from submitted manuscripts for personal advantage.
Conflict of Interest: Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from decision-making if they have a personal, professional, or financial conflict with the manuscript under consideration.
Final Decision: Editors are responsible for making the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript, based on the peer reviewers’ feedback and the quality of the manuscript.
Corrections and Retractions: Editors must ensure that errors or misconduct in published articles are corrected promptly. If plagiarism, fraud, or any serious ethical breach is identified, the editor will initiate a retraction process in accordance with the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
Publication Ethics: Editors should ensure that all submitted articles adhere to ethical standards and take appropriate actions if ethical violations, such as data manipulation or authorship disputes, are suspected.

Responsibilities of the Publisher (Twisting Memoirs Publication)

Transparency: The publisher must ensure transparency in the journal’s editorial and peer review processes, providing clear information on the submission, review, and publication procedures.
Timely Publication: The publisher must ensure that articles are published in a timely manner, following the peer review process and adhering to publication schedules.
Supporting Ethical Practices: The publisher must support the journal’s editorial team in adhering to ethical practices and ensuring the integrity of the research published in the journal.
Ensuring Compliance: The publisher must ensure that the journal complies with national and international guidelines for ethical publishing, including those established by COPE and other relevant bodies.
Handling Complaints and Appeals: The publisher must provide a process for authors and reviewers to appeal decisions and address any complaints related to the publication process.

Handling of Misconduct and Ethical Violations

Plagiarism and Fraud: The journal will investigate any cases of suspected plagiarism, data falsification, or other ethical violations. If proven, the manuscript will be rejected, and the author(s) may be banned from submitting future articles to the journal.
Duplicate Submission: If a manuscript is found to be a duplicate submission (i.e., submitted to multiple journals simultaneously), it will be rejected immediately.
Retraction: If any published article is found to contain significant ethical violations or errors (such as falsified data or plagiarism), the journal will retract the article in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Ethical Guidelines Reference

This Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement is guided by the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines. UJLBM adheres to these guidelines and promotes a strong commitment to ethical research and publication practices.

This Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement ensures that UJLBM maintains the highest standards of academic integrity and ethics, fostering a fair, transparent, and accountable publication process.