Publication Ethics

This page outlines the publication ethics for all parties involved in Accounting, Management, and Business Economic Review (AMBER), including Authors, Editors, and Reviewers. The code of scientific publication ethics is fundamentally based on three core ethical values:

1. Neutrality: All actions must be objective and free from personal or institutional interests;
2. Fairness: Ensuring equal rights and obligations for all parties in accordance with their respective roles;
3. Honesty: Upholding integrity by avoiding duplication, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in publication.

Responsibilities of Authors:

1. Reporting Standards.
   Authors must present an accurate account of the research conducted and provide an objective discussion of its significance. Data should be represented accurately, and sufficient detail and references must be provided to allow replication. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements are unethical and unacceptable.
2. Data Access and Retention.
   Authors may be requested to provide raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to retain research data after publication.
3. Originality and Plagiarism.
   Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Proper citation and acknowledgment are required when using the work or words of others.
4. Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication.
   Authors should not submit or publish the same or substantially similar research in more than one journal simultaneously.
5. Acknowledgment of Sources.
   Proper recognition of the work of others must always be given. All sources that have significantly influenced the research should be cited.
6. Authorship of the Article.
   Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant scholarly contributions. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all legitimate co-authors are included and that all authors approve the final manuscript.
7. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest.
   Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest that may influence the interpretation of the research.
8. Fundamental Errors in Published Works.
   If a significant error is discovered after publication, authors must promptly notify the editor and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article.
9. Hazards and Human or Animal Subjects.
   If the research involves hazardous materials or human/animal subjects, these must be clearly identified and addressed in accordance with ethical standards.

Responsibilities of Editors:

1. Fairness.
   Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit without discrimination.
2. Confidentiality.
   Editors and editorial staff must maintain confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.
3. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest.
   Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts for their own research without written consent from the author.
4. Publication Decisions.
   The Editor in Chief of AMBER is responsible for deciding which articles are published, based on validity, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
5. Article Review Process.
   Editors ensure that all submissions undergo a fair, unbiased, and timely peer review process conducted by qualified reviewers.

Responsibilities of Reviewers:

1. Contribution to Editorial Decisions.
   Reviewers assist editors in decision-making and help authors improve their manuscripts through constructive feedback.
2. Promptness.
   Reviewers who are unable to complete a review promptly or lack expertise should inform the editor.
3. Standards of Objectivity.
   Reviews must be objective, respectful, and supported by clear arguments.
4. Confidentiality.
   All manuscripts under review must be treated as confidential documents.
5. Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest.
   Reviewers must not use privileged information for personal advantage and should decline reviews where conflicts of interest exist.
6. Acknowledgment of Sources.
   Reviewers should identify relevant uncited work and notify the editor of any suspected plagiarism or substantial overlap.