JSA: Journal of Sustainable Agribusiness is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of publication malpractice. The journal follows ethical principles and best practices in scholarly publishing to ensure the quality, integrity, and transparency of scientific publications.

This publication ethics statement applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers.

Duties of Editors

Editors are responsible for evaluating submitted manuscripts based on academic quality, originality, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope. Editors shall:

• Evaluate manuscripts fairly and objectively without discrimination
• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
• Avoid conflicts of interest in the editorial process
• Ensure a fair and unbiased peer-review process
• Reject manuscripts containing plagiarism or unethical research practices

Duties of Reviewers

Reviewers assist editors in improving manuscript quality and making editorial decisions. Reviewers shall:

• Conduct reviews objectively and professionally
• Maintain confidentiality during the review process
• Identify relevant published works not cited by authors
• Inform editors of plagiarism or ethical concerns
• Avoid reviewing manuscripts with conflicts of interest

Duties of Authors

Authors are responsible for submitting original and ethical research. Authors shall:

• Submit original and unpublished work
• Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification
• Properly cite all references and sources
• Avoid multiple submissions to different journals simultaneously
• Disclose any conflicts of interest
• Notify editors of significant errors found after publication

Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts containing plagiarism or unethical citation practices will be rejected immediately.