Publication Ethics

Aecyon Management Business Innovation Studies (AMBIS) adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity, guided by the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and aligned with ethical frameworks commonly applied by leading international publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. All parties involved authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher are expected to uphold these ethical standards throughout the publication process.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
1.1 Originality, Integrity, and Data Reliability

Authors must submit only original work that has not been previously published, is not under review elsewhere, and does not contain plagiarised content, falsified data, or fabricated results.

Authors must provide accurate descriptions of the methodology, findings, and analysis to ensure reproducibility and scientific transparency.

Raw data may be requested by the editors for verification and must be made available upon reasonable request.

1.2 Authorship Criteria

Authorship must be based on substantial scholarly contribution, including:

  • Conception or design of the study
  • Data collection, analysis, or interpretation
  • Drafting or critical revision of the manuscript
  • All authors must:
  • Approve the final version of the manuscript
  • Agree to its submission
  • Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work
  • Guest, honorary, or gift authorship is strictly prohibited.

1.3 Ethical Compliance for Research Studies

Research involving humans, animals, or sensitive materials must include evidence of ethical approval from an accredited ethics committee.

In studies involving humans, informed consent, privacy protection, and confidentiality must be ensured.

1.4 Conflicts of Interest

Authors must declare all potential conflicts of interest financial, academic, or personal that could influence the interpretation of the research findings.

1.5 Reporting of Errors and Corrections

Authors must promptly notify the editor if significant errors or inaccuracies are discovered in a submitted or published manuscript. Corrections, retractions, or amendments may be issued depending on the nature of the error.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
2.1 Editorial Independence and Objectivity

Editors must make decisions solely based on academic merit, relevance, and quality, free from discrimination or bias.

Editorial decisions must not be influenced by the authors’ nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, or personal relationship.

2.2 Confidentiality

Editors must ensure the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and must not disclose information about submissions to anyone beyond authorised parties (e.g., reviewers, editorial staff).

2.3 Conflict of Interest Management

Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have competing interests. Unpublished materials may not be used for personal research or advantage.

2.4 Ensuring Peer Review Integrity

Editors are responsible for overseeing a fair, rigorous, and timely peer review process, ensuring that reviewer comments are constructive and academically sound.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
3.1 Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and improving the scholarly quality of published work.

3.2 Confidentiality

Manuscripts sent for review must be treated strictly confidentially and may not be shared, copied, or discussed with unauthorised individuals.

3.3 Objectivity and Constructive Evaluation

Reviews must be objective, evidence based, and free from hostile, derogatory, or biased language. Recommendations must be justified.

3.4 Acknowledgement of Sources and Misconduct Detection

  • Reviewers must report:
  • Suspected plagiarism
  • Duplicate submission
  • Ethical violations
  • Data fabrication or manipulation

Reviewers should alert the editor if material closely resembles previously published work.

3.5 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

Reviewers must decline review requests if conflicts exist, including:

  • Personal or professional relationships with the authors
  • Financial or institutional conflicts
  • Direct competition with the authors' research

4. Publisher Responsibilities
4.1 Maintaining Academic Integrity

Aecyon Publishing ensures that ethical principles are upheld across editorial processes, peer review, and publication.

4.2 Preservation of the Scholarly Record

The publisher collaborates with editors to address allegations of misconduct, manage corrections or retractions, and safeguard the long-term integrity of published content.

4.3 Transparency and Accountability

The publisher ensures transparency in publication practices, archiving, and digital preservation through systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

5. Handling of Publication Misconduct

AMBIS follows COPE flowcharts and international publisher protocols for investigating misconduct, including :

  • Plagiarism
  • Duplicate submissions and redundant publications
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Authorship disputes
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Unethical research practices

Actions may include :

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • Retraction of published articles
  • Notification to authors’ institutions and funding bodies
  • Temporary or permanent bans on future submissions

6. Retraction, Correction, and Withdrawal Policy
6.1 Retraction

Articles will be retracted if :

  • Misconduct is confirmed
  • Findings are unreliable due to error or manipulation
  • Ethical breaches are detected

6.2 Correction (Erratum or Corrigendum)

Corrections will be issued when minor errors do not invalidate the results or interpretations.

6.3 Article Withdrawal

Pre-publication withdrawal requires a formal request from all authors. Post-publication withdrawal is permitted only in exceptional cases (e.g., legal or ethical concerns).

7. Ethical Oversight

AMBIS ensures ongoing ethical oversight in :

  • Human and animal research
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Informed consent
  • Conflict of interest management
  • Reporting standards
  • Prevention of research misconduct