Ethics
Publication Ethics Policy
Ganpat Foundation Journal of Management and Research (GFJMR)
The Ganpat Foundation Journal of Management and Research (GFJMR) is a bi-annual refereed journal committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. The journal publishes only original, unpublished scholarly work and follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and credibility of published research.
Originality and Publication Policy
- Authors must submit only original and unpublished work.
- Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.
- Manuscripts that have been published in whole or in substantial part elsewhere will not be considered.
- Authors must declare via e-mail that the submitted manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Requests for reproduction of any published article or part thereof must be addressed to the Editor.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of another person's published or unpublished ideas, text, data, figures, or intellectual property without proper acknowledgment, permission, or citation, and presenting them as one's own original work.
Self-Plagiarism refers to the reuse of substantial portions of an author's previously published work without proper citation, quotation, or disclosure.
Policy on Plagiarism
- All submitted manuscripts are screened using licensed Turnitin® Plagiarism Detection Software.
- GFJMR strongly discourages and condemns all forms of plagiarism.
- If plagiarism is detected at any stage of review or publication, appropriate action will be taken.
- Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be barred from publishing in GFJMR for a period of six months.
- The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject or retract manuscripts found to contain unethical content.
Double-Blind Peer Review Policy
GFJMR follows a Double-Blind Peer Review Process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review cycle.
| Stage | Review Process |
|---|---|
| Initial Screening | Every manuscript is reviewed by an Editor to verify relevance, quality, and compliance with journal policies. |
| Reviewer Assignment | Suitable manuscripts are assigned to two independent expert reviewers. |
| Anonymous Review | Author identities and identifying information are removed before review. |
| Editorial Evaluation | Reviewer comments are analyzed by the Editorial Board for final consideration. |
| Final Decision | Authors receive the editorial decision along with anonymized reviewer comments. |
| Revision & Acceptance | Acceptance is subject to satisfactory revision and compliance with reviewer recommendations. |
Disclaimer
The responsibility for the content of published articles rests solely with the author(s). The views and opinions expressed in research papers are those of the contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Publisher, Editorial Board, or GFJMR.
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of references, citations, data, findings, and interpretations presented in their manuscripts.
The Publisher and Editorial Board shall not be held responsible for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of information contained in published articles.
Commitment to Ethical Publishing
GFJMR is committed to promoting ethical research practices, transparency, academic integrity, and high-quality scholarly communication.
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