Non-Discrimination and Equal Treatment Policy

The journal Smart Economy, Entrepreneurship and Security adheres to the principles of equality, inclusivity, and non-discrimination in all aspects of its editorial activities and publication process. This policy aims to ensure fair, unbiased, and transparent evaluation of manuscripts regardless of the personal characteristics of participants.

General Principles

The Editorial Board ensures equal treatment of all authors, reviewers, and other participants in the publication process regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, race, nationality or ethnic origin, language, religion or beliefs, citizenship or place of residence, health status or disability, socio-economic status, political or other views, institutional affiliation, or academic status.

Editorial Decisions

Decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are based solely on their scientific merit, originality, relevance, and alignment with the journal’s scope. Personal characteristics of authors do not influence editorial decisions.

Peer Review Process

The peer review process is conducted in accordance with the principles of objectivity, confidentiality, and impartiality. Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts exclusively on their academic content and refrain from any discriminatory or biased judgments.

Responsibilities of Participants

All participants in the publication process, including authors, reviewers, and editors, are expected to maintain respectful and professional communication, avoid discriminatory language or behavior, and contribute to the creation of an inclusive academic environment.

Response to Violations

In cases of discrimination, bias, or inappropriate conduct, the Editorial Board will review complaints and take appropriate measures to address the issue. Such measures may include restricting participation in the editorial or review process and making decisions in accordance with ethical standards and journal policies.

Equal Access

The journal promotes equal access to the publication of research results, supports the principles of open science, and does not tolerate discrimination at any stage of submission, peer review, or publication.

Compliance with International Standards

This policy aligns with international ethical standards in scholarly publishing, including the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), and forms an integral part of the journal’s editorial policy.