Allegation of Misconduct Policy

EAJSE is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research and publication ethics. Allegations of misconduct are handled promptly, transparently, and in accordance with established international guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Misconduct includes, but is not limited to: fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication, authorship abuse, undisclosed conflicts of interest, unethical research practices, or manipulation of the peer-review process.

Receiving Allegations

Any allegation of misconduct may be reported by readers, reviewers, editors, institutions, or other stakeholders. Allegations must be submitted in written form with sufficient detail to allow proper investigation.

Initial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief conducts a preliminary evaluation to determine whether the allegation has credible grounds. If necessary, the Editor-in-Chief may seek clarification from the authors or consult the Editorial Board.

Formal Investigation

If misconduct appears plausible, the journal initiates a formal investigation. Authors may be asked to provide raw data, research materials, ethical approval documents, or other supporting information. The investigation may involve consultation with the authors’ affiliated institutions.

Outcomes and Actions

Depending on the findings, possible actions include:

• Rejection of the manuscript under review.
• Issuance of corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions for published articles.
• Notification of the authors’ institution or relevant authorities.
• Suspension of the authors’ future submissions to the journal for a defined period.

Confidentiality and Fair Process

All allegations are examined confidentially and impartially. Individuals involved in the process are treated fairly and allowed to respond.