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- Present original and unpublished research;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.
Publication Ethics
RSEP adheres to internationally recognized principles of publication ethics and expects all participants in the publication process to act responsibly and professionally.
The journal does not tolerate:
- Plagiarism;
- Data fabrication or falsification;
- Duplicate or redundant publication;
- Citation manipulation;
- Authorship misconduct;
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Any suspected ethical misconduct will be investigated by the editorial team and may result in rejection, correction, retraction, or other appropriate actions.
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.
