Ethical Guidelines for Publication

Marketing of Scientific and Research Organizations (MINIB) adheres to the highest standards of publishing ethics, in line with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All participants in the publication process — authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher — are expected to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in scientific communication.

Responsibilities of Authors

  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
  • All listed authors must have made a significant contribution to the work; other contributions (e.g. technical, editorial, or financial) should be acknowledged separately.
  • Ghostwriting and guest authorship are strictly prohibited.
  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the data presented, including negative or inconclusive results.
  • Any manipulation of data, images, or citations is not acceptable.
  • All potential conflicts of interest, including non-financial ones, must be disclosed.
  • Research involving humans or animals must have appropriate ethics approval and informed consent.
  • Authors are obliged to correct or retract their article in the event of any errors.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

  • Reviews must be thorough, objective, and submitted within the agreed timeframe.
  • Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.
  • Any suspicion of plagiarism, self-plagiarism, or other misconduct should be reported to the editorial office immediately.
  • Third parties may not be involved in the review process without prior editorial approval, and co-reviewers must be named.

Responsibilities of the Editorial Team

  • Editorial decisions are based solely on the article’s scientific merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Each manuscript is evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process by two independent reviewers.
  • The editorial office ensures the confidentiality of submissions and actively prevents conflicts of interest.
  • In case of suspected misconduct, the editors will act in accordance with COPE guidelines, which may include publishing a correction, issuing a retraction, or notifying relevant institutions.