Publication Ethics

Review of Accounting and Business (REAS) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows ethical guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics.

Duties of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript submitted is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • All data presented in the manuscript are accurate and free from fabrication, falsification, or inappropriate data manipulation.

  • Proper acknowledgment of the work of others is provided through accurate citation and referencing.

  • Authorship is limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research.

  • Any conflicts of interest related to the research or publication are disclosed.

  • Authors promptly notify the editor if significant errors are discovered in the published work.

Plagiarism in all forms constitutes unethical publishing behavior and is unacceptable.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Evaluating manuscripts solely based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal scope.

  • Maintaining confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.

  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely peer-review process.

  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.

  • Taking appropriate action regarding ethical concerns, corrections, or retractions when necessary.

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.

  • Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and review process.

  • Provide constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.

  • Identify relevant published works not cited by the authors.

  • Inform editors of any suspected plagiarism, ethical misconduct, or conflicts of interest.

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to REAS undergo a double-blind peer review process in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript topic.

Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations, manuscript quality, originality, and contribution to the field.

Ethical Oversight

The editorial board reserves the right to reject, retract, or correct articles found to violate ethical standards, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, citation manipulation, and unethical research practices.

Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin before entering the review process. Manuscripts with a high similarity index may be rejected or returned for revision.