Publication Ethics

The LBS Journal of Marketing and Analytics LBS-JOMA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in research and publication. These guidelines outline the principles of authorship, publication ethics, and the step-by-step process for authors submitting to LBS Journals. Adherence to these guidelines ensures the credibility and quality of published work.

  1. Ensure Originality:
    • Submit only original work that has not been published elsewhere.
    • Properly cite and reference all sources used in the research.
  2. Avoid Plagiarism:
    • Use plagiarism detection tools to ensure the manuscript is free of copied content.
    • Paraphrase and attribute ideas from other works appropriately.
  3. Report Data Accurately:
    • Present data truthfully and without manipulation.
    • Provide sufficient detail to allow replication of the study.
  4. Disclose Funding Sources:
    • Acknowledge all funding sources and their role in the research.
  5. Respect Human and Animal Rights:
    • Ensure compliance with ethical standards for research involving human participants or animals.
    • Obtain necessary approvals from institutional review boards (IRBs) or ethics committees.

 

Ethical Publishing

  1. Do Not Fabricate or Falsify Data:
    • Do not manipulate or invent data to support hypotheses or conclusions.
  2. Do Not Submit to Multiple Journals:
    • Do not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
  3. Do Not Engage in Self-Plagiarism:
    • Do not reuse significant portions of your own previously published work without proper citation.
  4. Do Not Misrepresent Findings:
    • Do not exaggerate or misrepresent the significance or implications of the research.

Consequences of Ethical Violations

  • Manuscripts found to violate ethical guidelines will be rejected or retracted.
  • Authors may be barred from submitting to LBS Journals in the future.
  • Serious violations may be reported to the authors' institutions or professional bodies.

 

LBS-JOMA follows COPE guidelines for all its publication procedures