Publication Ethic
Tempora: Journal of Management is a peer-reviewed electronic journal that upholds the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. This statement clarifies the ethical responsibilities of all parties involved in publishing in this journal, including the author(s), chief editor, editorial board, peer reviewers, and publisher (Arbain Publishing). This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.
Ethical Guidelines for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed journal such as Tempora: Journal of Management is an essential step in the development of a structured and credible body of knowledge in management studies. It reflects the quality of research and the institutions supporting it. Peer-reviewed articles embody the scientific method, and all involved parties must adhere to ethical standards.
As the publisher of Tempora: Journal of Management, Arbain Media Publishing ensures the integrity of all stages of the publication process and is committed to preventing commercial influence (such as advertising or reprint revenue) from affecting editorial decisions.
Editorial Responsibilities
Publication Decisions
The editor-in-chief of Tempora: Journal of Management is responsible for determining which submitted manuscripts should be published. The decision must be based on the manuscript’s scholarly value and contribution to management research. Editors may consult with other editors or peer reviewers in making final decisions, adhering to the journal’s editorial policies and legal requirements concerning plagiarism, libel, and copyright infringement.
Fair Play
Manuscripts are evaluated based on academic merit alone, regardless of the author(s)’ race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, citizenship, or political philosophy.
Confidentiality
The editorial team must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all submitted manuscripts. Information about a manuscript must not be disclosed to anyone except the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, editorial board members, and the publisher.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials or ideas from submitted manuscripts must not be used for an editor’s own research without explicit written permission from the author(s). Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest due to personal or professional relationships.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review plays a critical role in assisting the editor with publication decisions and helping the author improve their manuscript.
Promptness
If a reviewer feels unqualified to evaluate a manuscript or cannot complete the review within the assigned timeframe, they should notify the editor and withdraw from the review process.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and should not be shared or discussed with others unless explicitly authorized by the editor.
Objectivity Standards
- Reviews should be conducted objectively, and personal criticism of the author(s) is not acceptable.
- Comments should be clear, constructive, and supported by arguments.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that the author(s) have not cited and should alert the editor to potential plagiarism or significant similarities between the manuscript under review and other published work.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Privileged information gained from the peer review process must remain confidential and should not be used for personal gain. Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist due to competitive, collaborative, or personal relationships with the author(s), institutions, or companies associated with the work.
Author Responsibilities
Reporting Standards
Authors must provide an accurate and objective account of their research. Manuscripts should contain sufficient detail and references to allow others to replicate the work. Fabrication, falsification, or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behavior and are unacceptable.
Originality and Plagiarism
- Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original.
- Any use of another person’s work must be properly cited or quoted.
- Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
- Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
- Manuscripts should not describe essentially the same research published elsewhere.
Acknowledgment of Sources
Proper acknowledgment of all sources and influential works must always be given.
Authorship of the Paper
- Only individuals who have significantly contributed to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study should be listed as authors.
- Other contributors should be acknowledged or listed as contributors.
- The corresponding author must ensure that all listed co-authors approve the final version and agree to its submission.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
All authors must disclose any financial or substantive conflicts of interest that could influence the research outcomes or interpretation. Any financial support for the research must also be disclosed.
Fundamental Errors in Published Works
If an author discovers a significant error in their published work, they must immediately notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate to retract or correct the article.