Publication Ethics

At Tijara: Journal of International Trade and Economics in Central Asia, we adhere to ethical publishing as a cornerstone of academic integrity. Our commitment to transparency, responsibility, and respect ensures credible academic discourse, especially in the context of trade, economics, and policy development in Central Asia. Drawing from the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other leading international frameworks, we uphold the highest ethical standards across all domains, including human, animal, and clinical research.

This document outlines the shared ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to fairness, accountability, and academic excellence in publishing.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting to Tijara are expected to:

  1. Originality: Submit original manuscripts free from plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification. All works submitted should be the authors' own and must not have been published elsewhere.

  2. Proper Citation: Provide accurate citations for all prior and related works, including their own, and clearly define the novelty of the current submission.

  3. Co-Author Contributions: Confirm that all co-authors have made substantial contributions to the work, approved the final manuscript, and consented to its submission and publication.

  4. Ethical Approvals: Authors must obtain the necessary ethical approvals before submitting their research:

    • Human Research: Adhere to the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki, safeguarding participants’ rights, dignity, and well-being.

    • Animal Research: Follow internationally recognized guidelines for the humane treatment of animals, such as the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals or relevant national regulations.

    • Clinical or Medical Research: Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and secure approval from relevant institutional ethics committees or regulatory bodies.

  5. Transparency: Disclose any financial support or funding sources for the research, potential conflicts of interest, and the availability of research data.

  6. Post-Publication Responsibilities: Authors must cooperate with post-publication processes, including making necessary corrections or retractions when needed.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team, led by the Editor-in-Chief, is committed to:

  1. Impartiality: Make editorial decisions based solely on the scholarly merit of submissions, their relevance to the field, and adherence to ethical standards.

  2. Confidentiality: Protect the confidentiality of all submitted materials and ensure that the double-blind peer review process is robust.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Manage conflicts of interest transparently and recuse themselves when necessary to ensure fairness.

  4. Addressing Misconduct: Act swiftly and fairly in responding to allegations of ethical misconduct, implementing corrections, retractions, or public notices as required.

  5. Ongoing Improvement: Continuously review and update editorial practices to reflect evolving ethical standards and best practices in global scholarly publishing.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are integral to maintaining the integrity of the peer review process and are expected to:

  1. Objectivity: Provide objective, evidence-based, and timely feedback to authors to improve manuscript quality.

  2. Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality throughout the review process and refrain from using manuscript content for personal or professional gain.

  3. Conflict of Interest: Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the impartiality of the review process.

  4. Ethical Concerns: Notify the editors if they suspect any ethical issues with the manuscript, such as plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices.

Publisher Responsibilities

 NurAilin, as the publisher of Tijara, is responsible for:

  1. Editorial Independence: Safeguard the journal’s editorial independence from commercial or institutional pressures.

  2. Support for Ethical Publishing: Provide the necessary technological and operational support to uphold the standards of ethical publishing.

  3. Ethical Investigations: Assist the editorial team in investigating and addressing any ethical concerns, including issuing corrections or retractions where necessary.

  4. Open Access and Preservation: Ensure the long-term preservation and open accessibility of published articles to maintain the scholarly record.

Addressing Misconduct

In the event of suspected ethical breaches — such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, authorship disputes, or violations of research ethics — Tijara will:

  1. Investigation: Conduct a confidential investigation, following COPE-recommended procedures.

  2. Engagement: Engage relevant parties (authors, reviewers, institutions) to gather context and evidence.

  3. Corrective Actions: Take proportionate corrective actions, such as issuing corrections, retractions, or public notices, to maintain the scholarly record.

Commitment to Research Ethics

Tijara emphasizes the importance of maintaining research integrity, particularly in:

  1. Human Research: Upholding the Declaration of Helsinki by prioritizing voluntary participation, informed consent, and privacy protection.

  2. Animal Research: Ensuring adherence to internationally recognized ethical standards, minimizing harm, and justifying the scientific necessity of animal use.

  3. Medical Research: Following Good Clinical Practice (GCP), obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Corrections, Retractions, and Transparency

Tijara is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record by:

  1. Corrections: Publishing corrections (errata) for factual inaccuracies or production errors.

  2. Retractions: Issuing retractions for articles that are found to have ethical violations or flawed findings that cannot be rectified.

  3. Expressions of Concern: Issuing expressions of concern when investigations are ongoing but unresolved.

All actions related to corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern will be linked to the original publication to preserve transparency and accountability in the scholarly record.

Through these rigorous ethical practices, Tijara: Journal of International Trade and Economics in Central Asia upholds its commitment to scholarly integrity, transparency, and responsibility in the academic community, ensuring that its contributions to the field are credible, valuable, and aligned with global ethical standards.