Publication Ethics

EconoPulse Nexus is committed to maintaining integrity, honesty, and transparency throughout the article publishing process. This publication ethics policy adheres to the principles of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics), which aims to protect authors, editors, reviewers, and readers, ensuring that the scientific process is fair, objective, and accountable.

1. Author Ethics

  • Guarantee that the submitted manuscript is original, free from plagiarism, and has not been/is not under consideration by another journal.

  • Accurately cite all sources and references.

  • Disclose any conflicts of interest (if any) that may influence the interpretation of the results.

  • Include valid research data that supports the conclusions; fabrication or falsification of data is prohibited.

  • Ensure that all parties with significant contributions are listed as authors and have approved the final manuscript.

2. Editorial Ethics

  • Act objectively without regard to the author's race, gender, religious beliefs, affiliations, or political views.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript during the review process.

  • Make decisions to accept or reject manuscripts solely based on scientific merit, originality, clarity, and relevance.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest; editors with an interest in a manuscript must delegate the process to another editor.

  • Handle suspected ethical violations (e.g., plagiarism, data manipulation) professionally, referring to COPE guidelines.

3. Reviewer Ethics

  • Conduct reviews objectively, constructively, and in a timely manner.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and refrain from using information for personal benefit.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence review objectivity.

  • Provide clear, evidence-based, and constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.

4. Publisher Ethics (EconoPulse Nexus)

  • Ensure the integrity of the entire publishing process—from submission to peer review to final publication.

  • Support editors in handling allegations of plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical behavior.

  • Provide a transparent, fair, and open-access publishing platform for the academic community.

  • Preserve archives and article metadata to ensure long-term accessibility.

5. Handling Ethical Violations

If suspected violations (e.g., plagiarism, fabrication, or duplicate publication) are discovered, the editor reserves the right to:

  • Delay the review or publication process.

  • Contact the author(s) for clarification.

  • Retract the published article if violations are proven.

  • Report the issue to the author's affiliated institution, in line with COPE guidelines.