Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEM)

SEISENSE Journal of Management (SEIJOM) is published by SEISENSE, an independent academic publisher based in Pakistan. SEIJOM adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics, drawing upon the COPE guidelines and best practices in scholarly publishing. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research in business, management, and related disciplines, and is committed to transparency, integrity, and academic rigor.

 

1.1 Authorship and Contributorship
Authorship is granted only to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the study. All listed authors must have approved the final manuscript. Any changes to authorship after submission must be agreed upon by all contributors and justified in writing. Editors and staff of SEISENSE may not publish more than one article per issue.

1.2 Peer Review Process
SEIJOM follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process:

  • Initial Screening: Manuscripts are checked for compliance with journal scope and formatting.
  • Plagiarism Check: All manuscripts are screened using Turnitin.
  • Reviewer Assignment: Reviewers are selected based on expertise and absence of conflicts of interest.
  • Review Outcomes: Reviewers may recommend acceptance, minor/major revision, or rejection. Final decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief or designated editorial board members.

1.3 Handling Complaints and Appeals
Authors may appeal editorial decisions or raise concerns by contacting the editor at editor@journal.seisense.com. Complaints are reviewed independently, and outcomes are based on COPE procedures to ensure fairness and transparency.

1.4 Research Misconduct and Ethical Oversight
SEIJOM takes allegations of misconduct—including plagiarism, data fabrication or falsification, and unethical research—seriously. If confirmed, such issues will result in retraction, author notification, and reporting to relevant institutions. Research involving human or animal subjects must have prior ethics committee approval, and informed consent must be obtained. All allegations are handled in accordance with COPE’s flowcharts and international best practices.

1.5 Conflicts of Interest
Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest at the time of submission or review. Any undisclosed competing interests discovered post-publication may result in article correction or retraction. SEIJOM follows COPE's authorship guidance in determining valid authorship and contributor roles.

1.6 Data Sharing and Reproducibility
Authors are encouraged to deposit datasets in public repositories and include a data availability statement in the manuscript.

1.7 Intellectual Property
Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work does not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights. SEIJOM investigates allegations of IP violation and may take corrective action, including retraction or removal of content.

1.8 Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections
SEIJOM supports post-publication dialogue. Readers may contact the editorial office to discuss published content. When necessary, SEIJOM will issue corrections, errata, or retractions, all clearly labeled and linked to the original article.

1.9 Corrections and Retractions Policy
Corrections are published when minor errors are found that do not affect the article's conclusions. Retractions are issued for ethical breaches such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or falsified data. All retraction notices are clearly marked and linked to the original publication.

1.10 Ensuring Integrity of the Scholarly Record
SEIJOM safeguards academic integrity through:

  • Plagiarism detection (Turnitin)
  • Reviewer conflict checks
  • Rejection of manuscripts with citation manipulation or fabricated data
  • Adherence to COPE guidelines in all editorial decisions

SEISENSE Journal of Management (SEIJOM) follows a continuous publishing model. This means that articles are published online individually as soon as they are accepted, copyedited, and proofread—without waiting for a scheduled issue release.

Why Continuous Publishing?

Continuous publishing is a modern, flexible approach enabled by digital platforms and open-access infrastructure. It allows for:

  1. Faster Dissemination: Accepted articles are published immediately, ensuring timely communication of research findings.
  2. Year-Round Submissions: Authors can submit manuscripts at any time. There are no fixed submission windows or issue deadlines.
  3. Increased Accessibility: Each article receives a permanent DOI and is accessible globally upon publication.
  4. Maintained Quality Standards: Despite the fast publication cycle, all submissions undergo rigorous peer review and editorial scrutiny.

This model supports rapid knowledge sharing while maintaining the integrity and academic rigor expected of scholarly publishing.

Open Access Policy:
SEIJOM follows the principles of open access, ensuring research articles are freely available to the global research community without paywall barriers.

Copyright & Licensing:
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain full copyright and grant SEIJOM a non-exclusive license to publish and disseminate the work under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring appropriate credit is given.

SEIJOM supports long-term digital preservation of scholarly content. All articles receive DOIs and are archived via the PKP Preservation Network (PN).

The journal also uses the CrossMark system to keep track of article versions and updates.

SEIJOM operates as a non-profit, open-access academic journal. There are no submission or publication fees. The platform is sustained by volunteer editors and technical support from PKP and CrossRef. SEIJOM is fully funded by institutional and volunteer contributions. It does not accept advertisements or commercial sponsorships, ensuring editorial independence.

SEIJOM remains neutral on jurisdictional claims in published institutional affiliations, territorial maps, and borders. Views expressed are those of the authors alone and do not reflect positions of their institutions or the publisher.

Authors are required to disclose all sources of research funding, including grant numbers, in the manuscript. This information is submitted to the Open Funder Registry via CrossRef metadata.

For any questions or concerns related to ethics or publication policies, please contact:

Email: editor@journal.seisense.com

SEISENSE Journal of Management (SEIJOM) acknowledges the evolving role of Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT and similar technologies in the research and publishing process. To ensure transparency and academic integrity:

  • Author Responsibility: Authors must disclose the use of GenAI tools in the writing or data analysis process, including the name of the tool and the specific tasks for which it was used. GenAI tools must not be listed as authors.
  • Originality and Accountability: Authors are fully responsible for the content of their work, including any sections generated with the assistance of AI tools. Manuscripts must comply with the journal’s originality and plagiarism standards.
  • Peer Review and Editorial Use: Editors and reviewers must not use GenAI tools to generate confidential peer review content or summaries. GenAI may be used for administrative tasks (e.g., grammar suggestions), but decisions and evaluations must remain human-driven.
  • Policy Updates: This policy will be revised as guidance from COPE, WAME, and other ethical bodies evolves.

This policy aligns with recommendations from major publishers and associations regarding the ethical use of GenAI in academic publishing.