Publication Ethics – GMSARN International Journal

1. Duties of Editorial Board

Conflicts of interest: Editors recuse themselves from the review process when they have a conflict of interest or personal stake in the publication of a research work.

Objectivity: Decisions on publication are made objectively after reviewing the submitted manuscript and the peer reviews. The importance of the article’s contribution to the existing research in its field, the quality of articulation of the argument, and the strength of the evidence provided are critical factors in the decision to publish.

Publication Decision: The journal will not accept articles which have been published (except in the form of an abstract) or are being considered for publication by another journal. Papers being considered here should not be submitted to other journals.

The editor of GMSARN International Journal is responsible for deciding which of the articles submitted to the journal should be published. The editor may be guided by the policies of the journal’s editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement and plagiarism. The editor may confer with other editors or reviewers in making this decision.

2. Duties of Authors and Authors’ Responsibility

The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others that this has been appropriately cited or quoted. Authors should acknowledge ideas and previously published results by citing these works in the paper and listing them in the references. The Journal reserves the right to use plagiarism detecting software to screen submitted papers at all times.

Accuracy: Authors of papers that report on original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. Conclusions should be based on the evidence presented in the paper and not on personal opinions.

Disclosure of financial support and conflicts of interest: All financial support for the research and the paper writing process should be disclosed in the acknowledgments and any conflicts of interest should be stated. Examples of potential conflicts of interest which should be disclosed include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honorarium, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed when the article is submitted.

3. Peer Review Process

For the review process, we use a “double-blind” peer review process where neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other’s identity. The editors make all best efforts to protect the identity of author(s) and reviewers throughout the review process. Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be quoted or referenced by an editor without the express written consent of the author. Information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

Confidentiality: Reviewers should respect the confidentiality of the review process. They should not discuss aspects of the work under review with other researchers until such time as the article is published. Unpublished materials disclosed in a manuscript under review must not be quoted or referenced by a reviewer without the express written consent of the author, requested through the editor. Information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage.

Conflicts of interest: If the reviewer realizes, after receiving a manuscript for review, that he or she has been involved in the research described, knows the researchers involved in the research, or for any reason cannot give an objective review of the manuscript, the reviewer should inform the editors and decline the review. Conflicts of interest can include competitive, collaborative, or other relationships or connections with any of the authors, companies, or institutions connected to the paper under review.

Objectivity: Manuscripts should be reviewed objectively in the context of the reviewer’s expertise in the field. The importance of the article’s contribution to the existing research in its field, the quality of articulation of the argument, and the strength of the evidence provided are critical factors in reviewing the quality of a manuscript. Personal opinions without backing evidence should not be used as criteria for review decisions.

Acknowledgment of sources: Reviewers should identify important relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. A reviewer should also call to the editor’s attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.

4. Publication Ethics

The ethics for publication is required for high quality of publication in GMSARN International Journal. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the peer reviewer, and the journal editors.

Ownership

Published by the GREATER MEKONG SUBREGION ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH NETWORK (GMSARN), c/o ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand Office Phone: (66-2) 524-6537 E-mail: gmsarn@ait.asia

Principal Contact

Editor-in-Chief
GREATER MEKONG SUBREGION ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH NETWORK (GMSARN), c/o Asian Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Office Phone: (66-2) 524-6537 E-mail: gmsarn@ait.asia

Support Contact

GMSARN Secretariat Office
Office Phone: (66-2) 524-6537
E-mail: gmsarn@ait.asia

8. Website

http://gmsarnjournal.com

9. Publication Schedule

The GMSARN International Journal is a quarterly journal published by GMSARN in March, June, September and December of each year.

10. Name of Journal

GMSARN International Journal

The GMSARN International Journal is a unique Journal dedicated to dissemination of research findings in GMS region and beyond. The thematic areas include Environment, Energy, and Sustainable Development.