Updated Publication Ethics and Ethical Oversight Guidelines
2025-12-23
The Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE) is pleased to announce a significant update to our Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement, effective immediately.
As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest academic standards and our ongoing preparation for Scopus inclusion in 2026, we have strengthened our ethical framework to align with the latest best practices from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
Key Updates Include:
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Ethical Oversight for Human and Animal Research: Explicit requirements for all studies involving human participants or animal subjects to provide evidence of institutional ethics committee approval (IRB/IACUC) and informed consent.
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Enhanced Misconduct Protocols: Detailed procedures for identifying and addressing research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and citation manipulation.
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Transparency in Governance: Clearer definitions of the roles and responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors to ensure a fair and unbiased review process.
We encourage all prospective authors to carefully review these updated standards before submitting their manuscripts. The full updated statement can be found on our website at: https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AEJ/Ethics
AJAE remains dedicated to fostering a trustworthy and ethical publishing environment that advances the field of applied economics globally.
Asian Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE) Editorial Team
