Introduction
The journal is Open Access and adheres to the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative: https://www.budapestopenaccessinitiative.org/read/. The journal allows readers to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of its articles and allows readers to use them for any other lawful purpose. The journal does not charge the authors any fees.
Copyright policy
Authors transfer copyright to the journal upon publishing. The responsibility for the content of each paper is solely upon the authors. Accordingly, neither the Academia Oamenilor de Știință, nor its publishing house, their officers, members of the editorial board, are responsible for the accuracy of any published paper. The journal applies a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license model which is described in detail here https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/.
Reviewing policy
All papers will be subjected to peer review and are expected to meet standards of academic excellence. The detailed requests about paper formatting and layout are provided on the AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology website. A blind review process will be used, employing 2 scientific reviewers. The reviewing process will address the following issues: paper importance in the field, clarity of the problem statement, the novelty of information contained in the paper, the adequacy of title, abstract, illustrations, tables, results interpretation, presentation and style, references, and language quality. The author(s) will be notified about the outcome via email, using the declared address.
Submission policy
Regarding the status of the papers received for publication, the corresponding authors will receive the decision of the editorial board only by email. The editorial board reserves its right to answer only to the messages that include the minimum identification information of sender.
The editorial board reserves its right to present to the authors the decision to publish or not the submitted papers and to address briefly only the critical issues that eventually do not meet the AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology requests for publishing.
Privacy statement
AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology adheres to the strictest regulations and guidelines in force in the European Union, named GDPR. The names, email addresses and any other data entered in this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal (i.e., Open Access and no cost publication, freely available on the website) and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
Additional information concerning the management of personal information within our jurisdiction can be found here:
https://www.dataprotection.ro/index.jsp?page=home&lang=en.
Publication ethics and malpractice statement
AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology is seeking to publish profound, rigorous, well-written, high-quality, high-impact papers to generate discussion, debate, fresh perspective. Therefore, ethical integrity is essential to writing and publication. Important ethical concerns to consider while writing a manuscript include etiquette, fraudulent publication, plagiarism, duplicate publication, authorship, and potential for conflict of interest. As an academic online publication, AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology is based on respecting the ethical integrity in writing and publication according to:
– the “Ethics for researchers,”
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/fp7/89888/ethics-for-researchers_en.pdf,
– the “The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity,”
– and follows the COPE of Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors,
https://publicationethics.org/files/Code_of_conduct_for_journal_editors_Mar11.pdf.
Authorship and Originality:
Every submitted manuscript should represent the author’s original work. All forms of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, are deemed unethical and will not be tolerated. Proper attribution and citation of all sources are mandatory, and any utilization of previously published material must be suitably acknowledged.
Author Responsibilities:
Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, comprehensive research, and appropriate documentation of their submitted work. They must provide precise and complete information during the submission process. Any identified errors or inaccuracies subsequent to publication should be promptly reported to the editorial team.
Peer Review Process:
AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology employs a stringent peer review procedure to assess submitted manuscripts. Peer reviewers are selected based on their expertise and impartiality. Reviewers are expected to deliver impartial, constructive evaluations of the manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to propose potential reviewers, though the final selection rests with the editorial team.
Conflicts of Interest:
Authors, reviewers, and members of the editorial board must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may impact the publication process. Such conflicts could arise from financial, personal, or professional associations that might influence objectivity or undermine publication integrity.
Editorial Independence:
Editorial decisions at the AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology are made independently, grounded in the quality, originality, and pertinence of the submitted work. Editorial board members and reviewers are expected to assess manuscripts objectively and without partiality, irrespective of authors’ affiliations, backgrounds, or personal characteristics.
Data Integrity and Reproducibility:
Authors are obligated to present accurate and complete data in their manuscripts. Any manipulation or fabrication of data is strictly prohibited. Authors should also ensure that their work is thoroughly documented, facilitating replication by others.
Corrections and Retractions:
Should errors or inaccuracies become known after publication, AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology will consider issuing corrections, elucidations, or retractions as deemed necessary in alignment with COPE guidelines.
Open Access and Licensing:
AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology embraces the tenets of Open Access, ensuring that published content is freely accessible to the global research community. Copyright of the published work is transferred to the journal, and published articles are generally licensed under a Creative Commons license to foster broad dissemination and utilization.
Misconduct and Investigations:
Instances of suspected research misconduct, including plagiarism, data manipulation, and unethical behavior, will be subjected to a thorough investigation. If such misconduct is substantiated, appropriate actions, such as rejection, retraction, or notifying pertinent authorities, will be undertaken.
Confidentiality and Data Protection:
AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology respects the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and editorial board members. Personal information will be safeguarded and employed solely for the purposes of the publication process.
Review and Revision:
This publication ethics and malpractice statement may be periodically reviewed and revised to ensure alignment with evolving standards and guidelines. Any updates will be communicated transparently.
By submitting their work to AOSR Annals – Series on Economy, Law and Sociology, authors affirm their commitment to abide by the principles delineated in this publication ethics and malpractice statement. The editorial team is unwavering in its dedication to upholding these standards and advancing ethical research and publishing practices.
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