The Journal of International Marketing and Marketing Research (JIMMR) is committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and internationally recognized scholarly publishing standards, including those followed by major indexing databases such as Scopus.

Ethical Standards

All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, and reviewers—must adhere to ethical principles including:

• Honesty in reporting research findings
• Originality of submitted work
• Transparency in data collection and analysis
• Avoidance of plagiarism and duplicate publication

Authors’ Responsibilities

Authors must ensure that:

• The submitted manuscript is original and not under consideration elsewhere
• All sources are properly cited and referenced
• No data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation has occurred
• All listed authors have made significant contributions to the research
• Proper permissions are obtained for any third-party material

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
• Provide unbiased, objective, and constructive feedback
• Declare any conflicts of interest before reviewing
• Report any ethical concerns, including plagiarism or unethical research practices

Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for:

• Ensuring fair and unbiased peer review decisions
• Maintaining confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
• Taking appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct
• Following COPE flowcharts and guidelines for handling ethical issues

Plagiarism and Misconduct

The journal has a strict zero-tolerance policy toward:

• Plagiarism (in any form)
• Duplicate or redundant publication
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Improper authorship practices

Manuscripts found with ethical violations may be rejected, retracted, or reported to relevant institutions.

Conflict of Interest

All participants must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the publication process.

Compliance with COPE and Scopus Standards

JIMMR follows the ethical guidelines and best practices recommended by:

• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
• International scholarly publishing standards aligned with Scopus indexing requirements

The journal ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in all stages of publication.

Retraction and Correction Policy

If ethical issues are identified after publication, the journal may issue:

• Corrections
• Expressions of concern
• Retractions (in serious cases)

All such actions will follow COPE guidelines.