Publication Ethics

1. Responsibilities of Authors

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit original work that has not been published elsewhere or is under consideration by another journal. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is unacceptable. All submissions are subject to plagiarism checks using reputable software (e.g., Turnitin or iThenticate).

  • Authorship and Contribution: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and agree to the final manuscript. Non-contributory individuals (e.g., "gift authorship") should not be included. Corresponding authors are responsible for ensuring all co-authors consent to submission and publication.

  • Data Integrity and Reproducibility: Authors must ensure the accuracy and integrity of data presented. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is strictly prohibited. Authors should be prepared to provide raw data for editorial review if requested.

  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest (financial, personal, or professional) that could influence the research or its interpretation.

  • Acknowledgment of Sources: All sources, including funding, must be properly acknowledged. Authors must cite relevant prior work accurately to give credit to other researchers.

  • Errors and Retractions: If significant errors are identified post-publication, authors must promptly notify the editorial team and cooperate to issue corrections, retractions, or errata as necessary.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

  • Fairness and Impartiality: Editors evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and quality, without discrimination based on the author’s gender, nationality, ethnicity, or institutional affiliation.

  • Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities, sharing information only with authorized parties involved in the review process.

  • Conflict of Interest: Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they have a conflict of interest. An alternative editor will be assigned in such cases.

  • Decision-Making: Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on reviewer feedback, ensuring decisions are transparent and justified. They may reject manuscripts that violate ethical standards, even if academically sound.

  • Handling Misconduct: Editors will investigate allegations of misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, data falsification) following COPE guidelines. Actions may include rejection, retraction, or reporting to the author’s institution.

3. Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Objectivity: Reviewers must provide unbiased, constructive, and evidence-based feedback to improve the manuscript’s quality. Personal criticism of authors is unacceptable.

  • Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential and not use or disclose unpublished information for personal gain.

  • Timeliness: Reviewers should complete reviews within the agreed timeframe. If unable to meet deadlines, they must inform the editorial team promptly.

  • Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must declare any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves if they cannot provide an impartial review.

  • Expertise: Reviewers should only accept assignments within their area of expertise to ensure competent and thorough evaluations.

4. Responsibilities of the Publisher

  • Editorial Independence: The publisher ensures that editorial decisions are free from commercial or external pressures, prioritizing academic integrity.

  • Access and Archiving: The publisher commits to maintaining access to published articles and ensuring long-term archiving through reputable platforms (e.g., institutional repositories or indexing databases).

  • Ethical Oversight: The publisher supports the editorial team in addressing ethical issues and provides resources to uphold publication standards.

5. Handling Ethical Violations

  • Investigation Process: Allegations of misconduct will be investigated promptly and fairly, following COPE flowcharts. All parties involved will be given an opportunity to respond.

  • Sanctions: Depending on the severity of the violation, actions may include manuscript rejection, publication of corrections or retractions, or notification to the author’s institution or funding body.

  • Transparency: The journal will publish notices of corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern to maintain transparency with readers.

6. Commitment to Openness and Inclusivity

  • Open Access: Duxit encourages open access to maximize the dissemination of knowledge, subject to the journal’s publication model and funding policies.

  • Inclusivity: The journal promotes diversity and inclusivity in authorship, editorial boards, and reviewer pools, welcoming contributions from researchers worldwide.

  • Continuous Improvement: The journal regularly reviews its ethical policies to align with evolving best practices in scholarly publishing.

By adhering to these principles, Duxit: Journal of Directed Universal Expertise in Management strives to foster a culture of integrity, excellence, and trust, contributing to the advancement of management scholarship globally.