Publication Ethics

Introduction

The "Governance Accounting Archive Review" (GAAR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in scholarly publishing. This policy outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the journal itself.

2. Responsibilities of Authors

• Originality and Authorship: Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite all sources they have used. They should disclose all co-authors, and their contributions to the work. Fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
• Data Integrity: Authors must ensure the accuracy and completeness of their data. They should use appropriate methods for data collection and analysis, and be transparent about any limitations or potential biases.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their work, such as financial interests, personal relationships, or institutional affiliations.
• Authorship Disputes: If there are disputes about authorship, these should be resolved promptly and fairly, following established guidelines.

3. Responsibilities of Editors

• Fair and Objective Review: Editors are responsible for selecting qualified reviewers and ensuring a fair and objective review process. They should avoid any conflicts of interest and maintain the anonymity of reviewers.
• Editorial Decisions: Editors have the final decision on whether to accept or reject an article for publication. They should base their decisions on the quality of the work, its relevance to the journal, and its adherence to ethical standards.
• Retraction and Correction: If an article is found to be flawed or unethical after publication, editors have a responsibility to take appropriate action, such as issuing a correction or retraction.
• Maintaining Confidentiality: Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Expertise and Objectivity: Reviewers should be qualified to assess the submitted work and should provide objective and constructive feedback. They should avoid any conflicts of interest and maintain the anonymity of the authors.
• Timeliness: Reviewers should provide their feedback in a timely manner.
• Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of the submitted manuscript and reviewer identities.

5. Responsibilities of the Journal

• Maintaining Ethical Standards: GAAR is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. This policy will be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices.
• Promoting Openness and Transparency: GAAR is committed to promoting openness and transparency in the publication process. This includes providing clear guidelines for authors, editors, and reviewers, and making information about the review process available.
• Handling Misconduct: GAAR has a procedure for handling allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism or fabrication. This procedure will be followed fairly and promptly.