Publication Ethics

"The Management Science Letter" is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics to ensure the integrity, reliability, and credibility of the scientific research it disseminates. Authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial board are expected to adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

Authors' Responsibilities:

1. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been previously published elsewhere. Proper citations and references should be provided for all sources used. Plagiarism in any form, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.
2. Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research should be listed as authors. It is unethical to include individuals who have not contributed to the research or to omit those who have. Authors should agree on the order of authorship and ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the final manuscript before submission.
3. Data Integrity: Authors should accurately present their research findings and provide access to the underlying data upon request, while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information. Fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data is unacceptable.
4. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or perception of their work. This includes financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that may bias their research.
5. Acknowledgment: Proper acknowledgment should be given to individuals or organizations that have provided support or assistance to the research.

Reviewers' Responsibilities:

1. Confidentiality: Reviewers should treat the review process confidentially and refrain from disclosing any information about the manuscript to others without permission from the journal.
2. Objectivity: Reviews should be conducted objectively and constructively, focusing on the quality and validity of the research. Reviewers should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional stake.
3. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews in a timely manner and notify the editor if they are unable to meet the deadline or if they require an extension.

Editors' Responsibilities:

1. Impartiality: Editors are responsible for making editorial decisions based on the merit of the research, without regard to factors such as the authors' identity, affiliation, or reputation.
2. Transparency: Editorial processes and decisions should be transparent and well-documented. Editors should provide clear guidelines for authors and reviewers and communicate openly about any editorial policies or practices.
3. Conflict of Interest: Editors should disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have a personal or professional stake. In cases where the editor is a co-author of a submitted manuscript, an independent editor should be assigned to manage the peer review process.
4. Plagiarism and Misconduct: Editors should take appropriate measures to address allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, or other forms of misconduct. This may include retracting or correcting published articles and notifying relevant parties, such as institutions or funding agencies.