JENOVA is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research in economics, management, business, and organizational studies. This statement is based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and serves as a code of ethics for all parties involved: authors, editors, peer reviewers, and the publisher.

1. General Principles

• Publication in JENOVA contributes to the dissemination of knowledge in economics and organizational value advancement.
• Peer review ensures academic rigor and credibility of authors and affiliated institutions.
• All stakeholders must uphold ethical principles to maintain trust, academic integrity, and the value of scholarly communication.

2. Duties of Editors

• Publication Decisions:
  Editors decide which manuscripts are suitable for publication, guided by academic merit, originality, and relevance.
• Fair Evaluation:
  Manuscripts are assessed objectively, without bias regarding race, gender, religion, political affiliation, or institutional background.
• Confidentiality: Editors and staff must not disclose manuscript information beyond authors, reviewers, and relevant advisors.
• Conflicts of Interest:
  Unpublished materials may not be used in editors’ research without written permission from the author.
• Handling Misconduct:
  Editors must act on suspected misconduct according to COPE flowcharts, which may include corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions.

3. Duties of Reviewers

• Contribution to Decisions:
  Peer review supports editorial judgments and assists authors in improving their manuscripts.
• Timeliness:
  Reviewers unable to conduct a timely review should promptly notify the editor.
• Confidentiality:
  Manuscripts received for review are confidential and may not be disclosed or discussed without authorization.
• Objectivity:
  Reviews must be based on scholarly merit and supported by clear arguments; personal criticism is inappropriate.
• Acknowledgment of Sources:
  Reviewers identify missing citations and alert editors to overlap with other published works.
• Conflicts of Interest:
  Reviewers must decline to review if conflicts arise from financial, collaborative, or competitive relationships with authors or institutions.

4. Duties of Authors

• Reporting Standards:
  Authors must present research findings accurately and transparently, with sufficient detail for replication.
• Data Access & Retention:
  Authors should provide raw data when requested and preserve data for a reasonable period after publication.
• Originality & Plagiarism:
  Submitted manuscripts must be original; use of others’ work must be properly cited.
• Multiple or Redundant Publication:
  Authors must not submit the same work to more than one journal simultaneously.
• Acknowledgment of Sources:
  Proper citation of prior research is mandatory.
• Authorship:
  Authorship is limited to those who made significant contributions; all co-authors must approve the final manuscript.
• Disclosure of Conflicts:
  Authors must declare any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.
• Errors in Published Work:
  Authors are obliged to promptly notify editors of significant errors for correction or retraction.

5. Duties of the Publisher

• Safeguard editorial independence and academic integrity against commercial or political influence.
• Support editors and reviewers in maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics.
• Act on suspected misconduct transparently, following COPE guidelines.
• Provide mechanisms for issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

6. Withdrawal and Retraction Policy

• Author-Initiated Withdrawal:
  • Authors may withdraw manuscripts only before acceptance.
  • Withdrawal after peer review requires a written explanation, signed by all authors.
  • Unjustified withdrawal after acceptance may result in sanctions, including temporary bans on new submissions.
• Editor/Publisher-Initiated Retraction:
  • Articles may be retracted for plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, serious methodological flaws, or undisclosed conflicts of interest.
  • Retracted articles remain accessible in the archive but are clearly marked as “Retracted.”
• Corrections and Expressions of Concern:
  • Minor errors may be corrected with corrigenda or errata.
  • Expressions of concern may be published when misconduct is suspected but under investigation.