Policies

Journal Policies

Global Perspectives in Management (GPIM) is committed to maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing, editorial independence, research integrity, transparency, and academic responsibility. These policies define the principles and procedures that guide authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher throughout the submission, evaluation, publication, and post-publication stages.

All parties involved in the publishing process are expected to act honestly, responsibly, fairly, and professionally. GPIM aims to ensure that editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, originality, relevance, methodological quality, and ethical compliance.

1. Open Access Policy

Global Perspectives in Management (GPIM) aims to promote the dissemination and accessibility of scholarly research by providing readers with access to its published academic content in accordance with the journal's applicable access and licensing terms.

The journal supports the broad dissemination of research findings to encourage academic discussion, knowledge sharing, and the development of management theory and practice.

Published articles should remain accessible through their respective article pages, where readers can consult the abstract, bibliographic information, publication details, and full-text article, subject to the journal's stated access arrangements.

The terms governing the reading, downloading, distribution, and reuse of published articles are determined by the applicable copyright and licensing conditions. Readers and authors should consult the license associated with each article before reproducing or redistributing its content.

GPIM aims to maintain transparency regarding access conditions and any restrictions that apply to published material.

2. Copyright and Licensing Policy

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submitted manuscripts are original and that they have the necessary rights and permissions to publish any third-party material included in their work.

Copyright ownership and licensing conditions must be communicated clearly to authors and readers. The applicable terms should be displayed on the journal website and, where appropriate, on individual article pages.

Authors must obtain permission to reproduce copyrighted tables, figures, photographs, instruments, or other materials when permission is required. Appropriate acknowledgements and source citations must be provided for all third-party content.

The journal's licensing arrangements should specify the permitted uses of published material, including reproduction, distribution, adaptation, and reuse. Authors must comply with the journal's applicable publication agreement and licensing requirements.

Any correction or update to copyright or licensing information must be handled transparently to preserve the accuracy of the publication record.

3. Publication Charges and Fee Transparency Policy

GPIM is committed to transparency regarding any fees associated with manuscript submission, peer review, publication, or other editorial services.

The journal's website must clearly state whether submission fees, article processing charges, publication fees, or other mandatory charges apply. If no fees are charged, this should be stated explicitly.

Where charges apply, the website should disclose the amount, the stage at which payment is required, the services covered, and any applicable waiver or exemption arrangements before authors submit their manuscripts.

Editorial decisions must be based on scholarly merit and the journal's editorial criteria. Payment of a fee, where applicable, does not guarantee acceptance, favourable peer-review reports, or publication.

Any changes to the journal's fee structure must be communicated transparently and applied according to clearly stated arrangements.

4. Editorial Independence Policy

GPIM seeks to maintain editorial independence and ensure that decisions concerning manuscript evaluation and publication are made objectively and consistently.

The Editor-in-Chief and authorized editors are responsible for evaluating submissions according to the journal's aims and scope, academic standards, peer-review findings, research integrity requirements, and publication policies.

Editorial decisions must not be influenced by an author's nationality, gender, ethnicity, institutional affiliation, personal relationships, political beliefs, or financial status.

The journal's publisher and other stakeholders must respect the independence of editorial decisions. Commercial, financial, or personal interests must not compromise the fairness of manuscript evaluation.

Editors must disclose potential conflicts of interest and arrange for an independent editor to handle submissions when their impartiality may reasonably be questioned.

5. Peer-Review Policy

GPIM is committed to a fair, independent, confidential, and academically rigorous peer-review process.

All submissions undergo an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance to the journal's scope, originality, completeness, ethical compliance, and suitability for further evaluation.

Manuscripts considered suitable for peer review are assigned to independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. Reviewers are expected to evaluate the manuscript's originality, research methodology, quality of analysis, interpretation of results, engagement with relevant literature, clarity of presentation, and contribution to the field.

GPIM follows a double-blind peer-review model, under which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another during the review process, subject to the limitations of the process.

Based on reviewer reports and the editor's independent assessment, a manuscript may be accepted, returned for minor or major revision, or rejected. Additional review may be requested when necessary.

The final editorial decision rests with the responsible editor. Authors may be asked to submit a revised manuscript and a point-by-point response to reviewer comments.

Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest, and provide objective, constructive assessments. The journal aims to conduct peer review in a timely manner without compromising scholarly quality.

6. Publication Ethics and Research Integrity Policy

GPIM is committed to preserving the integrity, reliability, and credibility of the scholarly record. Authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher share responsibility for preventing research and publication misconduct.

Authors must ensure that submitted work is original, accurately reported, appropriately referenced, and prepared in accordance with relevant ethical standards.

The journal does not accept plagiarism, fabricated or falsified data, manipulated results, duplicate publication, inappropriate text recycling, citation manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct.

Suspected ethical violations may be investigated by the editorial office. The journal may request explanations, supporting documents, research records, ethics approval information, or other relevant evidence from the authors.

Depending on the nature and seriousness of the findings, appropriate actions may include requesting corrections, rejecting a manuscript, notifying relevant institutions where warranted, issuing a correction or expression of concern, or retracting a published article.

All allegations must be assessed fairly and confidentially, with an opportunity for the parties concerned to provide relevant information.

7. Plagiarism and Similarity Policy

GPIM expects all submitted manuscripts to demonstrate originality and appropriate acknowledgement of previously published work.

Authors must cite the sources of ideas, arguments, data, methods, quotations, and other material that are not their own. Direct quotations must be appropriately identified and referenced.

Plagiarism includes presenting another person's work, words, ideas, data, or results as one's own without appropriate acknowledgement. Other concerns may include duplicate publication, substantial unattributed text reuse, inappropriate self-plagiarism, and unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted material.

The journal may use plagiarism-detection or text-similarity software as part of its editorial screening process. Similarity reports are evaluated in context because a similarity percentage alone does not establish whether plagiarism has occurred.

Where concerns are identified, authors may be asked to provide clarification or revise the manuscript. Submissions involving serious or substantiated misconduct may be rejected, and further action may be taken in accordance with the journal's publication ethics procedures.

Authors remain responsible for the originality and integrity of their submissions.

8. Authorship and Contributor ship Policy

Authorship must reflect genuine scholarly contributions to the research and manuscript.

All listed authors must have made meaningful contributions to the conception or design of the work, the acquisition or analysis of data, the interpretation of findings, or the development of the manuscript. Authors must participate in reviewing or revising the work, approve the final version, and accept responsibility for the integrity of the contribution.

Individuals who do not meet the journal's authorship requirements should not be listed as authors merely because of seniority, institutional position, financial support, or administrative involvement. Their contributions may be acknowledged where appropriate and with their permission.

The corresponding author is responsible for communicating with the journal and confirming that all authors have approved the submission and the final manuscript.

Any request to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission must include a clear justification and the agreement of all affected authors. The journal may suspend editorial processing while such a request is assessed.

Guest authorship, gift authorship, ghost authorship, and the misrepresentation of individual contributions are not acceptable.

9. Conflict of Interest Policy

GPIM requires authors, reviewers, and editors to disclose financial, professional, personal, or institutional relationships that could influence, or reasonably be perceived to influence, the research or editorial process.

Authors must disclose relevant financial interests, employment relationships, consultancy arrangements, funding relationships, personal relationships, and other competing interests related to the submitted work.

Reviewers must inform the editor of any conflict that could compromise their independence or objectivity. They may be required to decline a review assignment when impartiality cannot reasonably be maintained.

Editors must disclose conflicts of interest and must not make decisions concerning manuscripts in which they have a personal, professional, financial, or collaborative interest that could compromise their judgment.

Where a conflict exists, the journal should arrange independent editorial handling or review as appropriate.

A declaration that no competing interests exist should be provided when applicable. Disclosures are assessed to determine whether further action or additional transparency is necessary.

10. Research Ethics and Informed Consent Policy

Authors must ensure that their research complies with the ethical standards and legal requirements applicable to the research design, participants, data, and subject matter.

Research involving human participants, sensitive personal information, or other ethically regulated activities must receive appropriate ethics committee or institutional approval where required.

Manuscripts should provide the name of the approving body, the approval reference where applicable, and relevant information about informed consent and participant protection.

Authors must explain how privacy, confidentiality, voluntary participation, and the rights of research participants were protected. Identifying information must not be disclosed without an appropriate legal and ethical basis.

Where informed consent is required, authors must confirm that it was obtained using an appropriate procedure.

Research involving animals or other specially regulated materials must comply with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.

If ethics approval was not required for a particular study, authors should explain the relevant circumstances when requested. The journal may seek additional documentation when necessary to assess ethical compliance.

11. Funding and Acknowledgement Policy

Authors must disclose funding and other material support received for the research or preparation of the manuscript.

The funding statement should identify the funding organization and grant or award number where applicable. Authors should also explain the funder's role in the research design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, or decision to submit, where relevant.

Any assistance from individuals or organizations that does not qualify for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately, subject to permission where necessary.

Authors must not make misleading claims about funding, institutional support, research collaboration, or the contributions of other individuals.

Where no external funding was received, authors should provide a clear statement to that effect.

12. Data Availability and Research Transparency Policy

GPIM encourages responsible research-data management and transparency to support the evaluation, verification, and reproducibility of published findings.

Authors should provide a data availability statement explaining whether the data supporting their findings are publicly available, available upon reasonable request, subject to restrictions, or not applicable to the study.

Where data are publicly accessible, authors should provide an appropriate repository name, persistent identifier, or access link whenever possible.

Authors must ensure that shared data do not violate participant confidentiality, privacy protections, intellectual property rights, contractual obligations, or applicable laws.

When data cannot be shared, the reasons should be explained clearly. Sensitive or confidential data must not be disclosed without proper authorization.

Authors must report research methods and analytical procedures with sufficient detail to enable readers to understand and critically assess the findings.

The journal may request supporting information where necessary to investigate concerns regarding the validity or integrity of published research.

13. Complaints and Appeals Policy

GPIM aims to handle complaints and appeals fairly, consistently, transparently, and confidentially.

Authors may appeal an editorial decision by submitting a reasoned written explanation to the editorial office. The appeal should identify the decision being challenged and provide specific grounds, such as a factual misunderstanding, a material procedural concern, or a substantive issue in the assessment.

An appeal is not a guarantee that a decision will be changed. The journal may seek an independent assessment or refer the matter to an editor who was not directly involved in the original decision, where practicable.

Complaints concerning editorial conduct, peer review, publication ethics, conflicts of interest, or possible research misconduct should be submitted through the journal's official contact channel.

The journal will assess the complaint, request additional information where necessary, and determine an appropriate course of action based on the available evidence.

All parties are expected to communicate professionally and provide accurate information. The journal will maintain appropriate records of complaints and appeals while respecting confidentiality and applicable legal obligations.

14. Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern Policy

GPIM is committed to maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and traceability of its published scholarly record.

When an error is identified after publication, the journal will assess its nature and significance to determine whether a correction, expression of concern, or retraction is appropriate.

• Corrections: A correction may be issued when an error affects the accuracy or completeness of an article but does not invalidate its principal findings or conclusions.
• Expressions of Concern: An expression of concern may be issued when credible questions about the reliability or integrity of an article arise but an investigation has not yet reached a conclusion.
• Retractions: A retraction may be considered when findings are substantially unreliable, serious research or publication misconduct is established, ethical requirements have been seriously breached, or other circumstances justify withdrawing the article from the reliable scholarly record.

Decisions must be based on the available evidence and made through an appropriate editorial assessment. Authors may be contacted for explanations or supporting information.

Correction and retraction notices should identify the affected article, explain the reason for the action, and link to the original publication. The publication history should remain traceable, and the original article should not be silently altered to conceal a material change.

The journal aims to follow recognized scholarly publishing guidance when handling post-publication concerns.

15. Duplicate Submission and Redundant Publication Policy

GPIM considers manuscripts on the understanding that they are original submissions and are not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.

Authors must disclose any related manuscripts, previous publications, preprints, conference papers, or overlapping studies that could affect the assessment of originality.

Submitting substantially the same manuscript to multiple journals at the same time is not acceptable. Redundant publication occurs when substantially overlapping findings are published without appropriate justification or disclosure.

Where an article builds on previously published work, the relationship must be explained clearly, and the earlier work must be cited appropriately.

The journal will assess possible duplicate or redundant publication concerns on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the circumstances, the editorial office may request clarification, reject a submission, or take appropriate post-publication action.

16. Reviewer Responsibilities and Confidentiality Policy

Reviewers play an important role in maintaining the academic quality and integrity of GPIM.

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, constructively, and within the agreed timeframe. Their assessments should focus on scholarly quality, originality, methodology, interpretation, relevant literature, and contribution to the field.

Reviewers must treat manuscripts and associated editorial correspondence as confidential. They must not share, reproduce, or use unpublished material for personal, professional, or commercial advantage.

Reviewers should disclose potential conflicts of interest before accepting an assignment and decline the invitation when they cannot provide an independent assessment.

Any concerns regarding plagiarism, fabricated data, unethical research, inappropriate citations, or other possible misconduct should be communicated confidentially to the editor.

Reviewers must not use confidential manuscript material in AI systems that are not authorized for such use.

17. Editorial Board Responsibilities Policy

The Editorial Board supports the academic direction, quality, and integrity of GPIM.

Editorial board members are expected to contribute to the journal's scholarly development, provide subject expertise, support appropriate reviewer identification, and advise on editorial standards where required.

Board members must maintain confidentiality, disclose conflicts of interest, and ensure that any editorial responsibilities assigned to them are handled impartially.

Editorial board membership must accurately reflect the individual's agreement to serve and the responsibilities associated with the role. The journal should maintain current and verifiable information about members' names, institutional affiliations, countries, and research expertise.

Editors must not use their positions to influence decisions improperly or to secure preferential treatment for themselves, colleagues, or affiliated institutions.

18. Appeals Against Ethical or Editorial Decisions

Where an author or other affected party believes that a decision involving publication ethics or editorial conduct has been made incorrectly, a written request for reconsideration may be submitted to the editorial office.

The request should identify the issue, provide a clear explanation, and include relevant supporting evidence. The journal will determine whether the matter requires further investigation or independent assessment.

Reconsideration does not automatically suspend an editorial decision or guarantee a different outcome. The journal may uphold, revise, or refer the decision for further review, depending on the evidence.

All parties are expected to cooperate with legitimate inquiries and maintain appropriate confidentiality during the process.

19. Archiving and Digital Preservation Policy

GPIM aims to preserve its published scholarly content and maintain continued access to the journal's publication record.

Published articles should be maintained on the journal website with stable article pages, bibliographic information, publication dates, and downloadable full-text files.

The journal should implement an appropriate digital preservation arrangement, where available, to reduce the risk of permanent content loss due to technical failures, website migration, or interruption of publishing operations.

Any preservation service or repository used by the journal should be identified accurately on the website. The journal must not claim participation in a preservation service unless its participation has been confirmed.

Changes to the website or publishing platform should be managed so that previously published articles and their bibliographic records remain accessible wherever practicable.

20. Publication Schedule and Continuity Policy

GPIM aims to publish its issues according to its declared publication frequency and maintain a consistent publishing schedule.

The journal should clearly identify its publication frequency, current volume and issue, publication dates, and archive of previously published issues.

Editors and the publisher are responsible for monitoring the publication workflow and addressing delays that could affect the regularity of publication.

If an exceptional circumstance causes a significant delay or change to the schedule, the journal should communicate the change transparently and update its publication information accordingly.

The journal must ensure that published issues, article records, and publication dates are consistent across the homepage, issue archive, article pages, and full-text files.

21. Publisher Responsibilities and Transparency Policy

The publisher is responsible for providing the administrative, technical, and operational support required for the journal to function effectively and transparently.

This includes maintaining accurate journal information, supporting the submission and review system, preserving publication records, providing clear contact details, and making the journal's policies publicly accessible.

The publisher should ensure that the journal's ownership or organizational identity, editorial structure, publication frequency, access arrangements, and any publication charges are described accurately.

The publisher must not interfere improperly with independent editorial decisions or permit commercial interests to override academic standards.

The journal should provide an appropriate contact channel for enquiries concerning submissions, published articles, publication ethics, and administrative matters.

22. Policy Review and Implementation

GPIM will review its policies periodically to ensure that they remain clear, relevant, and consistent with responsible scholarly publishing practices.

Policy updates may be made in response to developments in research integrity, publication technology, ethical guidance, applicable regulations, or the journal's editorial procedures.

Material changes to policies should be communicated clearly to authors, reviewers, editors, and readers. The journal should apply its policies consistently and maintain appropriate records of significant editorial and ethical decisions.

All individuals involved in the publishing process are expected to familiarize themselves with the policies relevant to their roles and cooperate in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal.

For questions concerning these policies, authors and readers may contact the GPIM editorial office through the official contact information provided on the journal website.