Authorsip Contributor

Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting adheres to the principles of transparency and best practices in scholarly publishing as established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This policy outlines requirements for authorship and contribution, ensuring clear and unambiguous attribution of contributions to published work. As an open-access journal implementing the CC-BY-SA license, authors retain copyright on their articles while granting broad permission for distribution and reuse. This journal adheres to the Core Practices outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authorship Criteria

Authorship of scholarly articles in Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting must be based on substantial contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. To be considered an author, an individual must meet all of the following criteria:

Substantial Contribution: Authors are expected to have made significant contributions to the intellectual content of the article, such as conception or design of the study, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and drafting or revising the manuscript for important intellectual content.
Final Version Approval: All authors must approve the final version of the article and agree to be accountable for its content.
Accountability: Authors must be able to explain and defend research findings in a public forum, if necessary.
Contribution Statement

To enhance transparency and avoid misunderstandings, Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting may request a contribution statement along with manuscripts submitted to Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting. The statement should explicitly identify each author's contribution to the research. This statement will not be published; however, it should accurately reflect the individual role played by each author.

Dispute Resolution

In cases of disagreement or dispute regarding authorship, the editorial board of Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting will follow a structured process to investigate and resolve the issue. The parties concerned will be asked to provide evidence of their contributions to the research. Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting may also seek guidance from COPE or other relevant organizations to ensure a fair and impartial resolution. Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting will not become involved in or be held responsible for any personal disputes between authors.

Authorship Changes

Requests to add, remove, or rearrange authors after submission to Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Such requests must be supported by a written explanation from all authors involved, providing a detailed explanation of the reasons for the change. The Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting editorial board will carefully evaluate such requests and may consult with journal advisors and review COPE guidance if necessary.

Honorary Authorship and Ghostwriting

Honorary authorship (gift writing) and ghostwriting (contributions without credit) are not acceptable practices in Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting. Individuals who make only minor contributions to the research or article should be appropriately acknowledged in the acknowledgements section but not listed as authors. Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting will actively seek to prevent and address instances of honorary authorship and ghostwriting.

Conflict of Interest Declaration

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the interpretation of their research in their submission to Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting. Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, affiliations, or personal relationships that could compromise the objectivity and credibility of the work. Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting encourages full transparency in these disclosures.

Compliance with Ethical Guidelines

Authors must adhere to the ethical guidelines of Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting and applicable ethical standards in their field of research. This includes obtaining appropriate permission to use copyrighted material, obtaining informed consent from human subjects, and ensuring the ethical treatment of animals in research.

Authorship Policy Review

Isoquant: Journal of Economics, Management, and Accounting's authorship policy will be periodically reviewed and updated as needed to reflect evolving practices in scholarly publishing and recommendations from relevant organizations. Any revisions to this policy.