Publication Ethics

DAAR EL-IBTIKAR: Journal of Business, Economics and Accounting is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. This journal follows the ethical principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure the integrity, transparency, and quality of scholarly publishing.

All parties involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to the following ethical standards.

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to:

Originality and Plagiarism

  • Submit only original work that has not been published or simultaneously submitted elsewhere.

  • Properly acknowledge and cite the work of others.

  • Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, and data fabrication or falsification.

Data Integrity

  • Present research findings honestly and accurately.

  • Retain research data and provide access to supporting data when requested by the editors.

  • Avoid manipulating data, images, or results in a misleading manner.

Multiple or Concurrent Submission

Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously. Duplicate or redundant publication is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research, including:

  • Research conception and design;

  • Data collection or analysis;

  • Manuscript drafting or critical revision;

  • Final approval of the version to be published.

All co-authors must approve the final manuscript before submission.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of the research findings.

Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, animals, or confidential data must comply with applicable ethical standards and institutional regulations. Where required, authors should provide evidence of ethical approval and informed consent.

Correction of Errors

If authors discover a significant error after publication, they must promptly notify the Editor and cooperate in issuing a correction, retraction, or other appropriate notice.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, transparent, and unbiased editorial process.

Editors shall:

  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, religion, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

  • Select qualified and independent reviewers.

  • Make publication decisions based on reviewers' recommendations and the journal's editorial standards.

  • Handle conflicts of interest appropriately.

  • Respond promptly to allegations of research misconduct and, when necessary, publish corrections or retractions.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the scientific quality of the journal.

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations.

  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscript.

  • Identify relevant published works not cited by the authors.

  • Report suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, or other ethical concerns.

  • Decline review assignments when conflicts of interest exist.

Duties of the Publisher

The publisher supports the editorial independence of the journal and is committed to ensuring ethical publishing practices.

The publisher shall:

  • Safeguard editorial independence.

  • Support the investigation of ethical complaints.

  • Cooperate with editors in publishing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.

  • Preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Publication Misconduct

The journal does not tolerate any form of publication misconduct, including but not limited to:

  • Plagiarism

  • Self-plagiarism

  • Duplicate or redundant publication

  • Data fabrication

  • Data falsification

  • Citation manipulation

  • Image manipulation

  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest

  • Gift, honorary, or ghost authorship

  • Peer review manipulation

Confirmed cases of misconduct may result in manuscript rejection, publication retraction, notification to the authors' institutions, or other appropriate actions.

Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review.

The journal expects manuscripts to demonstrate a high level of originality. Any manuscript found to contain substantial plagiarism or unethical similarity will be rejected immediately.

Corrections and Retractions

When significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, the journal will take appropriate action, including:

  • Publishing corrections (Errata or Corrigenda)

  • Issuing Expressions of Concern

  • Retracting published articles when necessary

Such actions will follow COPE recommendations and aim to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written explanation supported by appropriate evidence. Appeals will be evaluated objectively by the Editor-in-Chief and, where appropriate, additional independent reviewers.

Complaints regarding editorial practices, publication ethics, or reviewer conduct will be investigated fairly, confidentially, and transparently.

Ethical Commitment

By submitting a manuscript to DAAR EL-IBTIKAR: Journal of Business, Economics and Accounting, authors confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Publication Ethics statement. The journal is committed to promoting academic integrity, ethical research practices, transparency, and responsible scholarly communication for the benefit of the global scientific community.