Allegation of Research Misconducts

Research misconduct in Value Management Research refers to fabrication, falsification, citation manipulation, or plagiarism in conducting, reviewing, or reporting research findings. The journal upholds high ethical standards to ensure the integrity and credibility of published research. If an author is found to have engaged in research misconduct or serious irregularities in published articles, the editorial board has the responsibility to investigate and take necessary actions.

In cases of suspected misconduct, the editorial team follows best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Elsevier’s guidelines on research errors, falsification, and fabrication. Any submitted manuscript found to involve such misconduct will be rejected immediately. If misconduct is identified in a published paper, the journal will issue a retraction notice, which will be linked to the original article.

The investigation process includes:

1. Assessing the Validity of the Allegation – Ensuring that the allegation meets the definition of research misconduct and identifying any conflicts of interest from the complainant.
2. Requesting Author’s Response – If misconduct is suspected, the corresponding author will be required to provide a detailed explanation. Additional expert reviews (e.g., statistical reviewers) may be conducted.
3. Addressing Minor Issues – If no misconduct is found but clarifications are needed, corrections or additional analyses may be published as letters to the editor.
4. Institutional Involvement – Institutions affiliated with the authors are expected to conduct independent investigations to ensure research integrity.

By responding appropriately to allegations of research misconduct and ensuring transparency in corrections or retractions, Value Management Research remains committed to upholding the accuracy and reliability of scientific publications. The journal adheres to COPE’s Retraction Guidelines, ensuring that any necessary retraction, correction, or clarification is properly executed.