Responsibilities

1. Publisher Responsibilities

The publisher of AJESS is responsible for ensuring transparency, academic integrity, and adherence to ethical standards at every stage of the publication process. The publisher's responsibilities include:

• Transparency: The publisher must maintain transparency in all publication processes and ensure impartiality at every stage.
• Accessibility: The journal ensures that all content is freely accessible and available to all readers without any paywalls or subscription barriers.
• Copyright Protection: The publisher must protect the authors' intellectual property rights and ensure proper licensing is in place.
• Publication Continuity: The publisher ensures the journal's continuity and financial sustainability through academic support, sponsorships, and donations.
• Communication and Support: The publisher must provide necessary support to authors, reviewers, and readers regarding any journal-related queries or concerns.

2. Editor Responsibilities

The editor is responsible for maintaining the scientific quality and ethical standards of the content published in AJESS. The editor’s responsibilities include:

• Impartiality and Objectivity: The editor must make decisions based solely on scientific validity and ethical considerations, regardless of the author's institutional identity or personal relationships.
• Adherence to Ethical Guidelines: The editor is responsible for ensuring that all published content adheres to ethical guidelines, such as avoiding plagiarism, data manipulation, and academic fraud.
• Managing the Peer Review Process: The editor is responsible for managing the peer review process, ensuring that reviewers are objective, fair, and maintain confidentiality.
• Handling Complaints: The editor must thoroughly investigate any ethical violations or complaints regarding the journal and implement appropriate solutions.
• Publication Process Oversight: The editor ensures that submitted articles undergo thorough evaluation and that only those meeting scientific quality standards are published.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers in AJESS are experts responsible for evaluating the scientific quality and validity of the submitted articles. The responsibilities of reviewers include:

• Scientific Evaluation: Reviewers must provide objective and thorough evaluations of the scientific content and methodology of the articles.
• Impartiality and Confidentiality: Reviewers must maintain confidentiality regarding the articles they review and use the information solely for the purpose of the review process.
• Conflict of Interest: Reviewers must recuse themselves from reviewing an article if they have any conflict of interest related to the content or authors.
• Timely Feedback: Reviewers must provide feedback within the specified timeframe and communicate their evaluation to the editor.
• Ethical Evaluation: Reviewers are responsible for identifying potential ethical issues, such as plagiarism or data falsification, and reporting these to the editor.

4. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to AJESS have specific ethical and academic responsibilities. The responsibilities of authors include:

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must submit only original work and properly cite all sources. Plagiarism, data falsification, or any form of academic dishonesty is strictly prohibited.
• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest related to their work to the journal.
• Authorship Criteria: Only individuals who have made substantial scientific contributions to the work should be listed as authors. Ghost authorship or honorary authorship is not acceptable.
• Submission Guidelines: Authors must submit manuscripts that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere for concurrent publication.
• Transparency in Data and Sources: Authors should clearly disclose all datasets, research tools, and sources used in their work. If applicable, they should make these available for public access.
• Revisions and Feedback: Authors are expected to revise their manuscript based on the feedback from editors and reviewers and submit the revised version in a timely manner.