Publishing Policy

Frontiers in Management and Social Insights (FMSI) - Publishing Policies

The Frontiers in Management and Social Insights (FMSI) is committed to maintaining high ethical standards and transparency in academic publishing. Our publishing policy ensures rigorous peer review, open access, and adherence to ethical guidelines to support the integrity and impact of published research.

1. Ethical Publishing Standards

FMSI adheres to ethical guidelines set by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) and ensures integrity in research publishing:

  • Plagiarism Check: All submissions are screened for plagiarism using reliable plagiarism detection software.
  • Authorship Ethics: Authors must appropriately attribute contributions, avoid ghostwriting, and disclose conflicts of interest.
  • Data Transparency: Research findings should be reproducible, and data should be provided when necessary.
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest.

2. Article Processing Charges (APCs) & Publication Fees

FMSI follows a transparent policy regarding publication fees:

  • No APC would be charged for article processing and publishing.

3. Retraction and Correction Policy

FMSI follows a strict policy on article corrections and retractions to uphold research credibility:

  • Corrections: Authors may request corrections for minor errors. The journal will publish an erratum or corrigendum if necessary.
  • Retractions: In cases of ethical violations, plagiarism, or data fabrication, FMSI reserves the right to retract published articles.
  • Expressions of Concern: If an article is under investigation for ethical concerns, the journal may issue a temporary notice.

4. Submission and Review Timeline

FMSI ensures timely processing of submissions:

  • Submission to initial decision: [Specify time frame, e.g., 2–4 weeks]
  • Peer review duration: [Specify time frame, e.g., 6–8 weeks]
  • Final publication (post-acceptance): [Specify time frame, e.g., 2–3 weeks]

Authors can track the progress of their submissions via the online manuscript submission system.

5. Publication Frequency

The journal publishes quarterly in both print and online formats, ensuring wide accessibility and engagement with global audiences.