Publication Ethics

GLOET: Journal of Global Economic Trends

The GLOET: Journal of Global Economic Trends is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and professionalism in scholarly publishing. These policies outline the ethical principles and editorial procedures guiding the journal, in accordance with best practices and the standards set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Publication Ethics

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submit original research that is accurate, clear, and free from fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data.

  • Ensure proper acknowledgment of the work of others and avoid all forms of plagiarism.

  • Avoid submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.

  • Provide accurate information on authorship; all listed authors must have made significant contributions and approved the final version.

  • Disclose funding sources, institutional support, and any conflicts of interest.

Responsibilities of Editors

  • Make impartial editorial decisions regardless of authors’ backgrounds or affiliations.

  • Ensure timely, confidential, and fair handling of manuscripts.

  • Avoid using unpublished materials for personal research without authors’ permission.

  • Respond appropriately to ethical concerns, including issuing corrections or retractions when necessary.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Provide constructive, objective, and timely reviews.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review.

  • Evaluate manuscripts only within their expertise.

  • Disclose conflicts of interest and decline reviews if impartiality cannot be maintained.

Responsibilities of Publisher

  • Support the integrity and independence of the editorial process.

  • Assist in identifying and preventing publication malpractice.

  • Collaborate with editors to address proven cases of misconduct, plagiarism, or unethical practices.

Peer Review Policy

  • GLOET applies a double-blind peer review process in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

  • All submissions are subject to initial editorial screening before being sent to at least two independent reviewers.

  • Manuscripts are evaluated on originality, methodological soundness, clarity, and contribution to global economic knowledge.

Editorial Decisions

  • Accept without revision

  • Accept with minor revisions

  • Revise and resubmit

  • Reject

Responsibilities

  • Reviewers: Provide objective and evidence-based assessments, avoid bias, and respect confidentiality.

  • Editors: Ensure fair and timely review, select qualified reviewers, and handle ethical issues responsibly.

  • Authors: Revise manuscripts according to reviewer feedback and provide a detailed response letter.

Open Access Policy

  • GLOET provides open access to all its content, ensuring that published articles are freely available without charge to readers worldwide.

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.

  • Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, permitting redistribution, adaptation, and reuse with proper attribution.

  • No subscription fees are charged to readers. If applicable, Article Processing Charges (APCs) will be transparently communicated.

Plagiarism Screening Policy

  • All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (Turnitin/iThenticate or equivalent).

  • Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% (excluding references and quotations) will be returned to authors or rejected.

  • Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited and will result in rejection, retraction, and notification to relevant institutions.

  • Authors are solely responsible for ensuring the originality of their work.

Ethical Oversight

  • Research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data must comply with international ethical standards.

  • Authors must provide statements of ethics approval and informed consent when applicable.

  • Conflicts of interest must be transparently disclosed by authors, editors, and reviewers.