Statement of Ethics

Vision International Journal of Business and Economics (VIJBE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The journal adheres to internationally recognized best practices to ensure the credibility, reliability, and scholarly value of published research.

 

VIJBE follows the principles and guidelines established by leading global organizations in scholarly publishing, including:

 

Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) https://publicationethics.org/

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) – Principles of Transparency and Best Practice https://doaj.org/apply/guide/

These guidelines form the ethical foundation of the journal’s editorial and publication practices.

 

Responsibilities of the Publisher and Editorial Board

 

The Publisher and Editorial Board of VIJBE are responsible for:

 

Ensuring independence of editorial decisions

Maintaining confidentiality of submissions and peer-review processes

Preventing conflicts of interest

Safeguarding academic freedom

Upholding transparency in editorial management

All editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

 

Commercial, institutional, or personal interests do not influence publication outcomes.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

 

Authors submitting to VIJBE must ensure that:

 

Originality and Plagiarism

Submitted manuscripts are original and have not been published or submitted elsewhere. All sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

Authorship

Only individuals who have made significant academic contributions should be listed as authors. All co-authors must approve the final version of the manuscript.

Data Integrity

Research data must be accurately presented. Fabrication, falsification, or selective reporting is unacceptable.

Ethical Approval

Studies involving human participants, surveys, interviews, or sensitive data must have obtained appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutions, where applicable.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence their research.

Multiple Submissions

Simultaneous submission to multiple journals is prohibited.

Research Involving Vulnerable Populations (Including Children)

 

The VIJBE recognizes the special ethical responsibilities involved in research with vulnerable populations, including children, adolescents, persons with disabilities, and individuals with limited capacity to provide informed consent. Authors conducting such research must ensure strict compliance with internationally recognized ethical standards, including obtaining prior approval from a duly constituted ethics review committee or Institutional Review Board (IRB), securing informed consent from parents or legal guardians and assent from minors, and safeguarding participants’ privacy, dignity, and well-being throughout the research process. Studies must adhere to relevant guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki (https://www.wma.net/what-we-do/medical-ethics/declaration-of-helsinki/), the American Psychological Association Ethical Principles (https://www.apa.org/ethics/code), and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards (https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines). Manuscripts involving vulnerable populations should clearly describe the ethical safeguards applied, and the journal reserves the right to request additional documentation or clarification to ensure full ethical compliance.

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

 

Peer reviewers are expected to:

 

Conduct reviews objectively and professionally

Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts

Declare conflicts of interest

Provide constructive, evidence-based feedback

Avoid misuse of unpublished material

Reviewers must not use information obtained during peer review for personal advantage.

 

Responsibilities of Editors

 

Editors of VIJBE are responsible for:

 

Managing a fair and transparent peer-review process

Selecting qualified and independent reviewers

Making impartial publication decisions

Addressing ethical complaints and appeals

Investigating suspected misconduct

Editors follow COPE flowcharts and guidelines when handling ethical concerns.

 

Handling of Misconduct

 

VIJBE takes allegations of misconduct seriously. Misconduct includes:

 

Plagiarism

Data fabrication or falsification

Duplicate publication

Authorship manipulation

Citation manipulation

In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal follows COPE procedures, which may include:

 

Investigation

Author notification

Correction

Retraction

Publication of expressions of concern

COPE guidance is followed throughout the process: https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Flowcharts

 

Retractions and Corrections

 

If published articles are found to contain significant errors or ethical violations, VIJSS may issue:

 

Corrections

Retractions

Editorial notices

These actions are taken in accordance with COPE Retraction Guidelines: https://publicationethics.org/retraction-guidelines

 

Open Access and Transparency

 

VIJBE operates under an open-access publishing model and follows DOAJ transparency standards regarding:

 

Editorial governance

Peer-review procedures

Licensing and copyright

Publication fees (if applicable)

Ownership and management

Details are available in accordance with: https://doaj.org/apply/guide/

 

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

 

VIJBE is dedicated to promoting ethical scholarship, academic honesty, and responsible research dissemination.

 

By submitting to and publishing in VIJBE, all stakeholders agree to uphold these principles and contribute to the advancement of credible and trustworthy social science research.