Ethics Policy

The FACE Journal promotes good ethical practices, also framed within the editorial policies within the editorial management process of the journal, aiming to guarantee the quality of published works through a rigorous process of selection, arbitration, and publication, preventing possible misconduct and foreseeing the resolution of potential conflicts between parties where ethics are implicitly present in authors, editors, as well as reviewers. The FACE Journal subscribes to the ethical standards of COPE: Committee on Publication Ethics: link, and also adopts the Publishing Ethics Resource Kit (PERK) as a reference. The aforementioned references must be respected by individuals participating in any stage of the editorial process. The FACE Journal presents a Creative Commons License, under the following conditions: Attribution – Non-commercial – No Derivatives. This restrictive license only allows others to download and share the works with others, provided the authorship is acknowledged, but they cannot be changed in any way or used commercially.

The editorial journal of the Faculty of Economics and Business - FACE is committed to maintaining integrity and academic ethics at all stages of the scientific publication process. Our intention is to ensure quality scientific production that is useful for all involved in the editorial process, including authors, reviewers, editors, associations, sponsors, and funding sources. As stated in the preceding paragraph, our editorial ethics statement is based on the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), which promotes ethical, integral, and responsible publication. The following clarifications are made from the perspective of the FACE Journal:

Research Integrity:

Misconduct and grounds for rejection: We consider any form of misconduct in the publication process unacceptable, including: a) Redundant publication. b) Plagiarism. c) Falsification of data, information, or authorship. d) Impersonation and falsification of authorship. Fair treatment and confidentiality: We guarantee fair treatment to all involved in the editorial process through formal written communication. We will not reject manuscripts for reasons other than academic quality. We will respect the confidentiality of information provided by authors and reviewers, using such information only for editorial activities. Files of rejected manuscripts will be removed from our records. Timely communication: We commit to providing timely communication to authors about editorial decisions related to their manuscripts. Researcher integrity: We promote honesty at all stages of research, from conception to open communication of data. We respect the responsibility of all participants in the research and address any concerns or complaints in accordance with our Ethical Code and COPE guidelines. Transparent and impartial editorial process: We maintain our editorial, scientific, and professional independence. We do not accept grants or permanent sponsorships that may influence our editorial decisions. Our processes do not discriminate against authors, editors, or reviewers based on their personal characteristics or identity. We encourage inclusion and promote equity at each stage of the editorial process. Authorship and co-authorship: We establish clear principles for authorship and co-authorship of works, following COPE recommendations. Authors must contribute substantially to the conception, design, development, and final approval of the manuscript. The responsibility and participation of each author must be transparent and formalized with the "Authorization for Publication" letter. Plagiarism: We reject any form of plagiarism and use professional plagiarism detection tools to evaluate manuscripts. Works presenting plagiarism will be rejected, and a detailed report on the detected plagiarism will be provided, Turnitin. Duplication and redundant publications: We do not allow duplication or redundancy of publications. Manuscripts submitted to our journal must not be under consideration, accepted, or published elsewhere. Authors must avoid self-plagiarism and must disclose any relationship with previously published theses or works. Conflicting interests and funding: Authors must declare any competing interest that may affect the objectivity or integrity of their work. Public declaration of financial support is also required, if applicable. Slander, defamation, and freedom of speech: We respect freedom of speech but do not tolerate false statements that damage the reputation of individuals, groups, or organizations. We carefully review texts to avoid defamation before publication. Retractions, corrections, and expression of concerns: We will take appropriate action in case of allegations of ethical misconduct or errors in published works, following COPE guidelines. Transparency and data: We promote transparency and openness of data associated with research. Authors must maintain accurate records of their research evidence and be willing to provide them upon request. Record integrity: We maintain documentary records of published manuscripts and related correspondence. These records will be used for cases of conflicts of interest, academic integrity issues, or legal proceedings. Affiliations: A single affiliation per author will be allowed. Double affiliations are not permitted to prevent fraud. Text recycling: The reuse of results, data, or substantial parts of a previous publication in a new article requires distinguishing between legitimate text recycling and plagiarism, to maintain academic ethics and integrity.

The FACE Journal is committed to following these editorial ethics principles and ensuring the quality, integrity, and transparency of works published in the Faculty of Economics and Business - FACE journal.