Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Publication Ethics and Allegations of Research Misconduct

JURISFINANCE: Business, Law, and Financial Studies recognizes the fundamental importance of ethical principles in scholarly publishing and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. To ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct throughout the editorial and publication process, Jurisfinance applies a rigorous peer-review system and adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines. In accordance with the best practice recommendations provided by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), this publication ethics statement establishes clear responsibilities and expectations for all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. By implementing this ethical framework, Jurisfinance aims to foster responsible academic publishing, safeguard research integrity, and prevent publication malpractice among all stakeholders involved in the journal.

 

Publisher Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The publication of peer-reviewed articles in Jurisfinance plays a crucial role in building a credible and reliable academic knowledge network. Each published article represents not only the intellectual contribution of the authors but also reflects the academic standards of the institutions that support the research. For this reason, it is essential to establish ethical guidelines that govern the conduct of all participants in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, the publisher, and the broader academic community. Jurisfinance is published by the Department of Accounting, Politeknik Negeri Medan, which assumes responsibility for overseeing all stages of the publication process. The publisher is committed to maintaining editorial independence and ensuring that editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and academic relevance. Such decisions are not influenced by commercial interests, including advertising, sponsorship, or other financial considerations. The Editorial Board of Jurisfinance will also cooperate with other journals, publishers, or academic institutions when necessary in addressing ethical issues related to scholarly publishing.

 

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes various unethical practices such as fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, and plagiarism that may occur during the design, conduct, evaluation, or reporting of research, as well as during the preparation of scholarly manuscripts. Editors are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scientific record, particularly when concerns arise regarding articles that have already been published. When allegations of misconduct are raised, the editorial team of Jurisfinance will follow the ethical investigation procedures recommended by COPE. This includes conducting fair and objective investigations of claims submitted by individuals who have no conflicts of interest related to the case. If a potential misconduct issue is identified, the corresponding author will be contacted and asked to provide a detailed explanation. In certain cases, additional evaluation by subject experts or statistical reviewers may be required.

If convincing evidence of misconduct is confirmed, the submitted manuscript will be rejected. In cases where the article has already been published, the journal may issue a retraction notice while maintaining a link to the original article for transparency. However, when misconduct is not clearly established, the matter may be addressed through clarification, additional analysis, or the publication of a correction or explanatory statement. The Department of Accounting, Politeknik Negeri Medan, as the publisher of Jurisfinance, is committed to conducting thorough investigations of suspected research misconduct. Authors, journals, and academic institutions share a collective responsibility to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the scholarly record. Jurisfinance will take appropriate actions including corrections, retractions, or other editorial notices whenever necessary to preserve the integrity of published research.

 

Authorship and Contributorship

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the authorship of their manuscripts accurately reflects the contributions made by each individual involved in the research and the preparation of the article. Only individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, implementation, analysis, or interpretation of the study should be listed as authors. Contributors who have provided other forms of assistance, such as technical support or editorial assistance, should be acknowledged in the acknowledgment section rather than listed as authors. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission and publication in Jurisfinance.

 

Complaints and Appeals

Jurisfinance provides a clear and transparent mechanism for handling complaints and appeals related to the editorial process, editorial staff, reviewers, or the publisher. Complaints may concern issues such as editorial decisions, unethical citation practices, reviewer bias, or irregularities in the peer-review process. All complaints will be reviewed carefully and handled in accordance with the ethical guidelines recommended by COPE. The journal is committed to addressing such concerns fairly, professionally, and transparently.

 

Data Access, Retention, and Reproducibility

To promote transparency and reliability in scholarly research, authors are encouraged to provide the raw data supporting their research findings when requested by the editorial team during the review process. Authors are also encouraged to make research data publicly accessible whenever possible or to retain such data for a reasonable period after publication. This practice enables other researchers to verify the findings and facilitates further scholarly investigation. Ensuring that research results can be replicated is an essential responsibility of authors.

 

Ethical Oversight

If research involves potentially hazardous materials, procedures, equipment, human participants, or animals, authors must clearly disclose these aspects within the manuscript to ensure compliance with ethical research standards. Where applicable, authors must obtain ethical approval from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees before conducting the research. For studies involving confidential data, business information, or proprietary materials, authors must explain the measures taken to ensure data security and confidentiality.

 

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurisfinance are expected to comply with the following ethical responsibilities:

• Reporting Standards

Authors must present their research findings accurately, honestly, and transparently without data fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate manipulation.

• Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts must represent original work and must not be under consideration by another journal simultaneously. All sources must be properly cited and acknowledged.

• Multiple or Redundant Publication

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals or publish redundant versions of the same research.

• Acknowledgement of Sources

All sources that have contributed to the research must be appropriately cited in the manuscript.

• Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation or outcomes of their research.

• Fundamental Errors in Published Works

If authors discover significant errors in their published work, they are obligated to promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article if necessary.

 

Duties of Editors

Editors play a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of Jurisfinance.

• Publication Decisions

Editors are responsible for determining whether submitted manuscripts should be accepted, revised, or rejected based on the recommendations of reviewers and the scholarly merit of the work.

• Manuscript Evaluation

Editors must evaluate submissions objectively and ensure that the peer-review process is conducted fairly and professionally.

• Fairness and Impartiality

Editorial decisions must be made without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

• Confidentiality

Editors must maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and ensure that information contained within them is not disclosed improperly.

• Conflict of Interest

Editors must avoid handling manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional conflict of interest.

 

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers contribute significantly to maintaining the academic quality of the journal.

• Contribution to Editorial Decisions

Reviewers assist editors in evaluating manuscripts and may provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.

• Confidentiality

Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share them with others without permission from the editor.

• Acknowledgement of Sources

Reviewers should identify relevant scholarly works that have not been cited by the authors and inform the editor of any potential ethical concerns.

• Objectivity

Reviews must be conducted objectively and supported with clear arguments.

• Conflict of Interest

Reviewers should decline assignments if they have conflicts of interest related to the manuscript.

• Timeliness

Reviewers should complete the review process within the agreed timeframe.

 

Intellectual Property (Copyright Policy)

All articles published in Jurisfinance are subject to the journal's copyright policy. Authors retain intellectual ownership of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the article according to the journal's licensing policy.

 

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

Jurisfinance welcomes scholarly discussions and corrections related to articles that have been published. Readers may submit comments or critiques to the Editor-in-Chief via email. If accepted, these comments may be published in a subsequent issue as a Letter to the Editor. Authors of the original article will be given an opportunity to respond, and their response may be published as a Reply to the Letter to the Editor.

 

Peer Review Process Policy

Jurisfinance implements a double-blind peer review process to ensure that each manuscript is evaluated objectively and fairly. Submissions are assessed based on several criteria, including:

• originality and novelty of the research
• methodological rigor
• academic significance
• clarity of conclusions
• relevance and adequacy of references

Authors will receive reviewer comments and are expected to revise their manuscripts accordingly before a final editorial decision is made.

 

Plagiarism Screening Policy

Jurisfinance maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and self-plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. The journal applies a maximum similarity threshold of 25%, and manuscripts exceeding this limit may be rejected or returned for revision.

 

Article Withdrawal, Corrections, and Retractions

Jurisfinance has established procedures for handling article withdrawal, corrections, retractions, and replacements when necessary. These editorial actions are taken to preserve the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the scholarly record.