Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Grazing Minds Journal of Management Innovation and Technology is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

1. General Ethical Principles

• The journal follows best practices in scholarly publishing and ethical conduct.
• All stakeholders are expected to adhere to standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• The journal aligns its ethical framework with the principles recommended by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

2. Responsibilities of Authors

• Submitted manuscripts must be original and not published or under review elsewhere.
• Authors must properly cite all sources and acknowledge prior work.
• All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the research.
• Any conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.
• Data fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or unethical research practices are strictly prohibited.

3. Plagiarism Policy

• The journal has a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism.
• All submissions may be screened using plagiarism detection tools.
• Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism beyond acceptable limits will be rejected.
• Self-plagiarism and redundant publication are also considered unethical.

4. Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Peer review is conducted under a double-blind process.
• Reviewers must treat manuscripts as confidential documents.
• Reviews should be objective, constructive, and timely.
• Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and decline reviews where appropriate.

5. Responsibilities of Editors

• Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance.
• Editorial decisions are independent of commercial considerations.
• Editors ensure a fair, unbiased, and timely peer review process.
• Confidentiality of submissions and reviewer identities is strictly maintained.

6. Handling of Ethical Misconduct

• Suspected ethical misconduct will be investigated thoroughly.
• Appropriate actions may include rejection, retraction, or notification to institutions.
• The journal reserves the right to take corrective measures as necessary.

7. Contact

For questions related to publication ethics or to report concerns, please contact:

[email protected]