Publication Ethics

Publication Ethics

Modern Management Frontier Journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics. The following guidelines outline the ethical responsibilities and best practices governing the journal's operations, as defined for three key stakeholder groups: Editors, Authors, and Reviewers.

Responsibilities of the Editor

1. The Editor shall ensure that all journal operations are conducted in accordance with the journal's stated objectives, adhering strictly to established editorial procedures and workflows.
2. The Editor is responsible for evaluating and screening all manuscripts submitted for publication consideration, assessing the alignment of manuscript content with the journal's aims and scope, and overseeing the quality assurance process throughout the peer review stage prior to publication.
3. The Editor shall evaluate manuscripts on the basis of academic merit, free from bias related to the authors' race, gender, religion, culture, political affiliation, or institutional affiliation.
4. The Editor is responsible for screening manuscripts for redundant publication and plagiarism. Should any instance of redundancy or plagiarism be detected during the review process, the Editor must immediately suspend the evaluation process and contact the corresponding author for clarification, which shall inform the decision to accept or reject the manuscript.
5. The Editor must have no conflicts of interest with authors or reviewers and shall not exploit submitted manuscripts or journal content for commercial gain or personal academic benefit.
6. The Editor must not alter or modify manuscript content or reviewer evaluations, nor obstruct or interfere with the exchange of information between reviewers and authors.
7. The Editor shall maintain the journal's standards of quality and ensure continuous improvement and modernisation in alignment with international benchmarks.

Responsibilities of the Author

1. Manuscripts submitted must be original works that have not been previously published or disseminated in any form, nor be under concurrent consideration for publication elsewhere.
2. The content of the manuscript must be consistent with the aims and scope of Modern Management Frontier Journal.
3. Authors must not plagiarise the work of others and must provide proper citations whenever referencing or incorporating the work of other scholars within their manuscript.
4. All individuals listed as authors must have made a substantive intellectual contribution to the work.
5. Authors are required to format their manuscripts in accordance with the journal's prescribed template, including font specifications, and must verify the accuracy of all references in terms of both format and content.
6. Authors must consent to the transfer of copyright to Modern Management Frontier Journal prior to publication. Once published, the work may not be reproduced or published in any other outlet.
7. In cases where the research involves human participants or animal subjects, particularly where such research may affect the dignity, rights, safety, or well-being of individuals, authors must adhere strictly to established ethical principles and all applicable laws and regulations. Informed consent must be obtained prior to data collection, and relevant documentation, such as certification from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or an Animal Ethics Committee, must accompany the submission.
8. Authors must disclose all sources of funding that supported the research.

Responsibilities of the Reviewer

1. Reviewers must prioritize the quality of the manuscript and evaluate it on the basis of scholarly merit and sound academic reasoning, free from personal bias or opinion, and without any conflicts of interest with the authors.
2. Reviewers must not seek to derive personal advantage from any manuscript they have been assigned to evaluate.
3. Reviewers must ensure that they possess the requisite expertise and a thorough understanding of the subject matter of the manuscript under review.
4. Should a reviewer identify evidence of plagiarism in the manuscript under review, the reviewer must notify the Editor immediately.
5. Reviewers must complete their evaluations within the prescribed timeframe and must not disclose any information pertaining to the manuscript to any unauthorized party.