Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

The Review of Socio-Economic Perspectives (RSEP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, editorial integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. The journal operates through the collaborative efforts of the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board, International Editorial Board, Technical Editors, and Production Team.

Editorial Independence

All editorial decisions are made independently and solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, relevance to the journal’s scope, methodological rigor, and contribution to the scholarly literature. Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests, institutional affiliations, or personal relationships.

The Editor-in-Chief has ultimate responsibility for the editorial content of the journal and oversees all stages of the publication process.

Scope and Publication Standards

RSEP publishes original research articles, review articles, and other scholarly contributions in the fields of economics, finance, business administration, management, marketing, and related social science disciplines.

Submitted manuscripts must:

  • Present original and unpublished research;
  • Contribute meaningfully to existing academic literature;
  • Follow accepted scientific research methods;
  • Be written in clear and academically appropriate English;
  • Comply with the journal’s ethical and formatting requirements.

The journal reserves the right to decline submissions that fall outside its scope or fail to meet the required academic and editorial standards.

Manuscript Screening

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening before entering the evaluation process. During this stage, editors assess whether the manuscript:

  • Fits the aims and scope of the journal;
  • Meets basic standards of academic quality;
  • Adheres to submission guidelines;
  • Contains all required declarations and documentation;
  • Complies with ethical publishing principles.

Manuscripts that do not satisfy these requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or declined prior to further consideration.

Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection software before publication. Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and for properly acknowledging all sources used in their research.

Submissions containing unacceptable levels of similarity or evidence of plagiarism may be rejected at any stage of the editorial process.

Authorship Policy

Only individuals who have made a substantial intellectual contribution to the research should be listed as authors.

All listed authors must:

  • Approve the final version of the manuscript;
  • Agree to its submission and publication;
  • Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work.

Any changes in authorship after submission require written approval from all authors and the consent of the editorial office.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the publication process.

Potential conflicts of interest will be assessed by the editorial team to ensure the integrity and impartiality of editorial decisions.

Language Editing and Production

Accepted manuscripts may undergo language editing, copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and typesetting before publication. Authors may be asked to review and approve editorial corrections and page proofs prior to final publication.

The editorial office reserves the right to make minor stylistic and formatting adjustments that improve clarity, consistency, and compliance with journal standards while preserving the scientific content of the manuscript.

Article Classification

Published manuscripts are categorized according to their academic content and methodology. Article categories may include:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications
  • Other scholarly contributions deemed appropriate by the Editorial Board

The final classification of an accepted manuscript is determined by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. When necessary, corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions will be issued in accordance with recognized publishing ethics standards.

Archiving and Accessibility

RSEP supports the long-term preservation and accessibility of scholarly content. Published articles remain permanently available through the journal's online platform and associated archiving systems where applicable.

Policy Revisions

The Editorial Board reserves the right to revise and update editorial policies when necessary to reflect developments in academic publishing, ethical standards, and indexing requirements.

Publication Ethics

The Review of Socio-Economic Perspectives (RSEP) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the principles and Core Practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal expects all authors, editors, reviewers, and publishers to adhere to internationally accepted ethical standards throughout the publication process.

The journal follows the COPE Core Practices, available at:
https://publicationethics.org/core-practices

Additional guidance provided by COPE is available at:
https://publicationethics.org/

Authorship and Contributorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial intellectual contributions to the conception or design of the study; the acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data; the drafting or critical revision of the manuscript; and the approval of the final version for publication.

All authors must approve the submitted manuscript and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately. Any changes to the author list after submission require the written consent of all authors and the approval of the Editor.

Complaints and Appeals

The journal has procedures for handling complaints and appeals concerning editorial decisions, peer review, publication ethics, or editorial conduct. Complaints should be submitted to the Editorial Office by email with supporting documentation.

Appeals against editorial decisions are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and, where appropriate, by independent Editorial Board members who were not involved in the original decision. Decisions following an appeal are final.

Conflicts of Interest / Competing Interests

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, personal, or professional relationships that could influence or appear to influence the research or editorial process.

Authors must include a Conflict of Interest Statement in every submission. If no competing interests exist, authors should state: "The authors declare that they have no competing interests."

Editors and reviewers with conflicts of interest must decline participation in the evaluation of the manuscript.

Data Sharing and Reproducibility

The journal encourages authors to make the data, code, and research materials supporting their findings publicly available whenever possible, subject to legal, ethical, or confidentiality restrictions.

Authors should provide information on data availability within the manuscript. When data cannot be shared, the reasons should be clearly explained.

Ethical Oversight

Research involving human participants, personal data, or animals must comply with relevant national and institutional ethical standards.

Where applicable, authors must provide the name of the ethics committee, approval number, and approval date. Research involving human participants must confirm that informed consent was obtained where required.

Editors may request documentation confirming ethical approval at any stage of the review or publication process.

Intellectual Property

Authors retain responsibility for ensuring that submitted manuscripts do not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials where necessary. All published articles remain subject to the journal's copyright and licensing policies.

The journal uses plagiarism detection software to screen submissions. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, duplicate publication, image manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct will be rejected or retracted where appropriate.

 

 

 

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. When errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, appropriate action will be taken in accordance with COPE guidance.

Depending on the nature of the issue, the journal may publish:

  • Corrections (Errata or Corrigenda);
  • Expressions of Concern;
  • Retractions;
  • Editorial Notes.

Post-publication comments or concerns may be submitted to the Editorial Office and will be investigated fairly and transparently.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The journal recognizes that generative AI tools may assist authors in language editing or improving readability. However, AI tools cannot be listed as authors because they cannot assume responsibility or accountability for the published work.

Authors who use generative AI during manuscript preparation must disclose its use in the manuscript, specifying the tool used and the purpose for which it was employed.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and scientific validity of all submitted content, including any material generated or assisted by AI.

Editors and reviewers must maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and should not upload confidential manuscript content into publicly available AI systems.

Research Misconduct

The journal investigates allegations of plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, authorship manipulation, image manipulation, peer-review manipulation, and other forms of publication misconduct in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Where misconduct is confirmed, the journal may reject the manuscript, retract the published article, notify relevant institutions, and take any additional actions considered appropriate under COPE recommendations.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal must ensure that:

  • The submitted work is original and has not been published previously.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.
  • All listed authors have made a significant scholarly contribution to the work and have approved the final version of the manuscript.
  • All data presented in the manuscript are accurate and honestly reported.
  • Proper acknowledgment is given to the work of others through appropriate citations and references.
  • Any financial support, funding sources, or potential conflicts of interest are fully disclosed.
  • Any use of human participants or animals complies with applicable institutional, national, and international ethical standards. Where required, authors must provide ethics committee approval and informed consent statements.
  • Authors promptly notify the editorial office if they discover a significant error in their published work and cooperate in correcting or retracting the article when necessary.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making editorial decisions based solely on the scholarly merit, originality, significance, and relevance of the manuscript.
  • Ensuring a fair, impartial, and confidential peer review process.
  • Treating all submissions without discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, religion, political beliefs, or institutional affiliation.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.
  • Taking appropriate action when ethical concerns, allegations of misconduct, or publication malpractice arise.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Evaluate manuscripts objectively, fairly, and constructively.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
  • Inform the editor of any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment.
  • Identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.
  • Report any suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, image manipulation, or other ethical concerns to the editor.

Research Ethics

Research involving human participants or animals must comply with recognized ethical standards. Authors should clearly state in the manuscript that appropriate ethical approval was obtained where required and that informed consent was obtained from participants when applicable.

 

 

Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

The journal has zero tolerance for plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct, including:

  • Plagiarism
  • Self-plagiarism
  • Duplicate or redundant publication
  • Data fabrication or falsification
  • Image manipulation
  • Citation manipulation
  • Undisclosed use of artificial intelligence where such use affects authorship or originality

Submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism detection software before peer review and, where necessary, after acceptance.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Authors may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with language editing or manuscript preparation. However, authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and authenticity of their work. AI tools cannot be listed as authors. Any substantial use of AI tools should be disclosed in the manuscript.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the publication process. When a conflict exists, appropriate measures will be taken to ensure an unbiased editorial decision.

Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern

When significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal will publish corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Ethical Oversight

The editorial office investigates all allegations of publication misconduct fairly and confidentially. Actions are taken in accordance with internationally recognized ethical guidelines and may include manuscript rejection, publication correction, retraction, notification of institutions, or other appropriate measures.

Contact

Questions regarding publication ethics or allegations of research misconduct should be directed to the Editorial Office through the journal's official contact information published on the journal website.