The International Journal of Economics and Management (IJEM) upholds high ethical standards in academic publishing and ensures that all authors understand their rights and responsibilities when submitting their research. Authors must adhere to these guidelines to maintain integrity, transparency, and fairness in scholarly communication.

1. Author Rights

1.1 Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain full copyright of their work but grant IJEM a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article.
• Articles are published under an Open Access model, ensuring global accessibility and visibility.
• Authors may share, distribute, or post their published articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, or academic platforms, provided they acknowledge IJEM as the original publisher.

1.2 Recognition and Attribution

• Authors are credited for their intellectual contributions in all versions of their work.
• The corresponding author has the right to represent all co-authors in communication with the journal.
• Authors can request corrections or retractions in case of significant errors identified post-publication.

1.3 Distribution and Reuse

• Authors may use their published articles for teaching, presentations, or academic purposes without requiring permission from IJEM.
• Authors may republish their work in book chapters or research compilations, with proper citation to IJEM.

2. Author Responsibilities

2.1 Originality and Ethical Standards

• Authors must submit original research that has not been previously published or is under review elsewhere.
• Any use of AI-generated content must be explicitly acknowledged, and AI-generated text cannot be credited as an author.
• Authors must ensure proper citations for all referenced works to avoid plagiarism.
• Any form of fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of research data is strictly prohibited.

2.2 Authorship and Contributions

• All listed authors must have significantly contributed to the research (concept, design, analysis, or writing).
• Individuals who contributed to the work but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged in a separate section.
• Changes in authorship (adding or removing an author) after submission require written consent from all co-authors.

2.3 Conflict of Interest Disclosure

• Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research.
• Funding sources, grants, or institutional support must be properly acknowledged in the manuscript.

2.4 Data Transparency and Availability

• Authors must provide accurate and verifiable data that supports their research conclusions.
• If requested, authors should make their raw data available for peer reviewers or readers (while ensuring confidentiality).
• Authors should retain their research data for at least five years post-publication.

2.5 Compliance with Journal Policies

• Authors must adhere to IJEM’s formatting and referencing guidelines before submission.
• If revisions are required, authors must respond to reviewer comments professionally and resubmit within the given timeframe.
• Any ethical concerns raised post-publication must be addressed transparently, and corrections or retractions must be issued if necessary.

3. Consequences of Violating Author Responsibilities

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Contact Information

For any inquiries related to author rights and responsibilities, please contact:

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By submitting a manuscript to IJEM, authors confirm their compliance with these rights and responsibilities to uphold the integrity of academic research.