Ethical Statement

Publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles is one of the most important means of disseminating academic research. Ensuring the credibility and reliability of scientific communication requires the precise definition, acceptance, and consistent enforcement of ethical standards related to publication. These standards serve to prevent misconduct that undermines academic integrity and to maintain public trust in the scholarly community.

The editorial board and publisher of Tér – Gazdaság – Ember / Journal of Region, Economy and Society adhere to internationally recognized ethical principles and have adopted a statement on the prevention and handling of publication misconduct.

Common Ethical Issues in Publication Include:

• Plagiarism: The unauthorized use and representation of another author's ideas, texts, or research results as one’s own, whether verbatim or paraphrased, without appropriate citation.
  
  
• Copyright Infringement: The use of materials (e.g., figures, tables, photographs, illustrations) for which the author(s) do not possess publication rights, or the failure to cite the source or obtain the necessary permissions.
  
  
• Data Fabrication and Falsification: The intentional alteration, suppression, or manipulation of research data, or the inappropriate processing of data, to distort results or draw unfounded conclusions.
  
  
• Duplicate Submission and Redundant Publication: The submission or publication of the same research findings in multiple journals without permission or proper citation of the original publication.
  
  
• False Authorship: The inclusion of individuals as authors who have not contributed significantly to the research, or excluding those who have.
  
  

The editorial board enforces these ethical principles for all submitted manuscripts.

 

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

• The submitted manuscript is original.
  
  
• The submitted work does not contain intentionally misleading or inaccurate information.
  
  
• All listed authors are aware of the full content of the submission before submission. The content reflects their actual contributions, and authorship is limited to individuals who have contributed significantly to the research.
  
  
• The submitted article has not been published previously.
  
  
• The manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere in any form. It will not be submitted for consideration elsewhere while under review by Tér – Gazdaság – Ember / Journal of Region, Economy and Society.
  
  
• The manuscript does not infringe on the privacy rights, intellectual property, or any other rights of any person or institution, and does not violate any confidentiality agreements with third parties. It contains no content or instructions that could cause harm or injury.
  
  
• Where any part of the work is owned or controlled by a third party, the authors have obtained permission for both print and online use, which is attached to the submission.
  
  
• Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed, or a statement is included declaring the absence of conflicts.
  
  

 

Responsibilities of Editors

The editor and members of the editorial board are responsible for:

• Ensuring an impartial, double-blind peer review process for all submissions, regardless of the authors’ nationality, age, gender, political beliefs, or institutional affiliation.
  
  
• Selecting appropriate reviewers and evaluating manuscripts solely based on scholarly merit, research quality, and clarity of presentation.
  
  
• Making final decisions regarding publication.
  
  
• Guiding new editorial board members and guest editors on manuscript handling and journal expectations.
  
  
• Ensuring that unpublished materials are not used in the editor’s or any third party’s research.
  
  
• Responding appropriately to ethical complaints and resolving issues as they arise.
  
  
• Publishing corrections, retractions, or clarifications where necessary.
  
  

 

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

• Ensure that they are qualified to assess the submitted manuscript objectively and, if deemed publishable, provide constructive feedback to help improve the manuscript.
  
  
• Notify the editor promptly if they feel unqualified to review the submission or cannot complete it on time.
  
  
• Conduct reviews based on an objective assessment of the scientific and technical content of the manuscript.
  
  
• Inform the editor of any suspected plagiarism or copyright infringement.
  
  
• Declare any potential conflicts of interest during the review process.
  
  
• Treat the manuscript and associated data as confidential.
  
  

 

Responsibilities of the Publisher

The publisher provides practical support to the editor and the editorial board while respecting their editorial independence. The publisher is responsible for protecting intellectual property and copyright, and for ensuring compliance with the above editorial standards and best practices.