Journal Policies

The International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR)is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. The journal follows internationally accepted scholarly publishing practices to ensure a fair, reliable, and professional publication process.

Peer Review Policy

All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR) undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and academically significant research. Under this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the review and editorial process.

Each submission is initially evaluated by the editorial team to assess its relevance to the journal’s scope, compliance with submission guidelines, academic quality, and ethical standards. Manuscripts that successfully pass the preliminary screening are forwarded to qualified subject experts for independent peer review.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts on the basis of originality, scholarly contribution, theoretical and methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, ethical compliance, validity of analysis, relevance to the discipline, and overall academic merit. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based recommendations to support editorial decision-making and enhance the quality of scholarly work.

Based on reviewer reports and editorial evaluation, manuscripts may be accepted, returned for minor or major revisions, or rejected. The final decision regarding publication rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board.

The journal is committed to maintaining fairness, confidentiality, transparency, academic integrity, and ethical publishing standards throughout the peer-review process.

 

Publication Ethics Policy

The International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR)is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, transparency, and professional responsibility in scholarly publishing. The journal expects authors, reviewers, editors, and all participants in the publication process to adhere to internationally recognized ethical principles and responsible research practices.

All submitted manuscripts must represent original scholarly work and should be conducted and reported honestly, accurately, and ethically. Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity of their research, the accuracy of presented data, and proper acknowledgment of all sources and contributions.

The journal strictly prohibits all forms of academic and research misconduct, including but not limited to:

  • Plagiarism and unattributed use of intellectual work 

  • Data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation 

  • Duplicate, redundant, or simultaneous publication 

  • Improper authorship attribution or ghost authorship 

  • Citation manipulation and misleading referencing practices 

  • Unethical research involving human participants or data misuse 

  • Copyright infringement and unauthorized reproduction of materials 

Submitted manuscripts may be screened using plagiarism-detection and editorial assessment tools prior to peer review and publication. In cases where ethical concerns or research misconduct are identified, the journal reserves the right to initiate appropriate editorial action, including manuscript rejection, publication correction, article retraction, notification to affiliated institutions, or other necessary measures in accordance with publication ethics standards.

Editors and reviewers are also expected to maintain confidentiality, impartiality, objectivity, and professional conduct throughout the review and editorial process. Any conflicts of interest that may influence editorial decisions or peer review must be disclosed promptly.

The journal remains committed to fostering a transparent, ethical, and academically responsible publishing environment that supports the integrity, credibility, and advancement of scholarly research.

Open Access Policy

The International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR) follows a fully open-access publishing model to promote the unrestricted global dissemination of scholarly research and academic knowledge. All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication without subscription charges, registration requirements, or access fees.

The journal believes that open access enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research by enabling scholars, researchers, educators, students, policymakers, and the wider academic community to freely access and engage with published work across geographical and institutional boundaries.

Readers are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, cite, and share published articles for lawful academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes, provided that proper acknowledgment and citation of the original authors and source are maintained.

By supporting open scholarly communication and wider knowledge dissemination, IJCEMR seeks to encourage academic collaboration, interdisciplinary research, intellectual exchange, and the advancement of humanities, social sciences, and development studies at both national and international levels.

Copyright and Licensing Policy

Authors publishing in the International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR)retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, archive, distribute, and make the article available in electronic and print formats for scholarly and academic purposes.

As an open-access journal, IJCEMR supports the broad dissemination and responsible reuse of published research. Published articles are distributed under the applicable journal licensing terms and open-access policies, allowing readers to access, use, share, and cite scholarly content in accordance with the stated licensing conditions and proper academic attribution requirements. Authors are solely responsible for ensuring that all materials included in their manuscripts—including figures, tables, images, datasets, illustrations, questionnaires, or previously published content—comply with copyright laws and intellectual property regulations. Where necessary, authors must obtain written permission from the original copyright holders prior to submission and appropriately acknowledge all reproduced or adapted materials.

The journal shall not be held responsible for any copyright infringement, unauthorized use of third-party material, or legal disputes arising from content submitted by authors.

Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR)maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and all forms of academic misconduct. The journal is committed to ensuring the originality, authenticity, and ethical integrity of all published research.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to preliminary editorial evaluation and may be screened using plagiarism-detection software prior to the peer-review process. Manuscripts identified with substantial similarity, unattributed content, duplicate publication, improper citation practices, or unethical textual reproduction may be rejected immediately or returned to the authors for clarification or correction.

Authors are expected to ensure that their submissions represent original scholarly work and that all sources, references, quotations, data, figures, and previously published materials are properly cited and acknowledged in accordance with accepted academic standards.

The journal strictly prohibits:

  • Direct plagiarism 

  • Self-plagiarism or redundant publication 

  • Data plagiarism 

  • Improper paraphrasing without attribution 

  • Unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted material 

If plagiarism or ethical misconduct is identified before or after publication, the journal reserves the right to take appropriate editorial action, including manuscript rejection, publication correction, article retraction, notification to affiliated institutions, and restriction of future submissions where necessary.

Through this policy, IJCEMR seeks to uphold academic honesty, responsible research practices, and the credibility of scholarly publishing.

Conflict of Interest Policy

The International Journal of Commerce, Economics and Management Research (IJCEMR)is committed to maintaining transparency, integrity, and ethical standards throughout the publication process. Authors, reviewers, editors, and all individuals involved in the editorial and peer-review process are required to disclose any actual, potential, financial, institutional, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, their objectivity, decisions, or professional judgment.

Authors must clearly disclose any funding sources, institutional affiliations, financial relationships, sponsorships, or other relevant interests associated with the submitted research. Reviewers and editors must also declare any conflicts that may affect their ability to provide an impartial evaluation or editorial decision.

In situations where a conflict of interest exists, appropriate measures may be taken by the Editorial Board to ensure a fair, unbiased, and transparent review and publication process, including reassignment of reviewers or editors where necessary.

Failure to disclose relevant conflicts of interest, or the discovery of undisclosed competing interests before or after publication, may result in editorial action, including manuscript rejection, publication correction, article retraction, or other appropriate measures in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies.

The journal remains committed to promoting ethical scholarly communication and preserving the credibility and integrity of academic publishing.

Retraction and Correction Policy

The journal reserves the right to publish corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retract published articles when necessary due to:

  • Major errors

  • Ethical violations

  • Research misconduct

  • Copyright infringement

  • False or misleading information

Retraction decisions are made by the Editorial Board following appropriate investigation.

AI and Technology Use Policy

Authors and reviewers must use artificial intelligence (AI) tools responsibly and ethically. AI-generated or AI-assisted content must not replace original scholarly contribution, critical analysis, or author responsibility.

Confidential manuscripts and unpublished data must not be uploaded to public AI platforms without authorization.

Editorial Decision Policy

The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board based on reviewer evaluations, journal standards, and editorial considerations.