Licensing & Copyright Policy

Licensing & Copyright Policy

All articles published in Journal of Contemporary Economics and Management (JCEM) and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0 license) International License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. This license allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work and source are properly cited.

Copyright Policy

The Journal of Contemporary Economics and Management (JCEM) follows a non-exclusive publishing agreement, meaning the journal retains the right of first publication, but authors retain full copyright of their work.Authors may subsequently republish their work without restriction. Users are permitted to use, reproduce, disseminate, or display the articles, including for commercial purposes, as long as proper attribution is given to the original authors.

Use of Trade Names & Trademarks

The mention of trade names, trademarks, or general descriptive names in publications does not imply that they are unprotected by relevant laws and regulations.

Author Responsibility

Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the Creative Commons licensing framework to understand their rights and the permitted uses of their work.

3.Conflict of Interest Policy

Declaration of Conflicting Interests

The Journal of Contemporary Economics and Management (JCEM) is committed to transparency and ensuring that all competing interests are disclosed in published manuscripts. Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence or be perceived to influence their submission. This declaration must be included during manuscript submission and recorded in the published article when applicable.

Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when authors have relationships, allegiances, or financial ties that may excessively influence their judgments, research findings, or conclusions. This issue is particularly critical when such interests are private and may lead to personal or financial gain.

Examples of Potential Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could be perceived to influence the research or its interpretation. Conflicts of interest may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Receiving consulting fees, honoraria, or other payments from a related company or organization.
  2. Research funding or grants provided by commercial entities.
  3. Employment, stock ownership, or other financial interests in organizations that could be affected by the research.
  4. Travel support, reimbursements, or sponsorships for attending related conferences, symposiums, or events.
  5. Any personal, professional, or financial relationships that may bias the study or affect peer perception.

Authors are responsible for disclosing any additional competing interests that a reasonable reader might perceive as potentially influencing the research, prior to manuscript acceptance.

Editorial and Peer Review Disclosure

Manuscripts are evaluated fairly, regardless of declared competing interests, unless the conflict significantly affects the integrity of the research.

The editorial team does not require full financial disclosure but expects a general declaration of relevant competing interests.

Editors, guest editors, and peer reviewers must also declare any potential conflicts of interest if applicable.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must certify in the Author Agreement Form that:

  1. All financial support is appropriately acknowledged in the manuscript.
  2. Any commercial or financial involvement related to the manuscript is disclosed.
  3. Potential conflicts of interest are discussed with the Editor-in-Chief, who will determine if disclosure in the manuscript is necessary.
  4. Authors have not signed any agreements with sponsors restricting their ability to publish both positive and negative results, or requiring sponsor approval before publication.
  5. Authors have reviewed the Manuscript Submission Guidelines and comply with the journal's conflict of interest policies.

Conflict of Interest Statement in Manuscripts

All manuscripts must include a Declaration of Conflicting Interests section at the end of the paper, positioned after the Acknowledgments and before Funding Statements, Notes (if any), and References. If no conflicts exist, authors must explicitly state:“The author(s) declare(s) no conflict of interest.”