Publication Ethics and Malpractice statement

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Journal of Airline Operations and Aviation Management (JAOAM)
ISSN: 2949-7698

The Journal of Airline Operations and Aviation Management (JAOAM) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. Given the operational, regulatory, and safety-sensitive nature of aviation research, the journal maintains strict ethical oversight throughout the editorial and peer review process. All participants—authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—are expected to adhere to internationally recognized principles of responsible scholarly conduct.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial board evaluates manuscripts solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, technical rigor, clarity of analysis, and relevance to airline operations and aviation management. Editorial decisions are independent of commercial, institutional, or personal interests.

Editors must maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts and may not use unpublished material for personal research without explicit written consent from the authors. In cases of conflict of interest—financial, professional, or personal—editors will recuse themselves from handling the manuscript to preserve impartiality.

Peer Review Integrity

JAOAM employs a rigorous peer review process to ensure scholarly quality and technical reliability. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations focused on the scientific and analytical merit of the manuscript.

Manuscripts under review are confidential documents and must not be shared, reproduced, or discussed outside the review process. Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and decline assignments where impartiality may be compromised. Reviews must avoid personal criticism and focus strictly on scholarly content and methodological soundness.

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to JAOAM must ensure that:

• The submitted work is original and has not been previously published.

• The manuscript is not under simultaneous consideration elsewhere.

• All data, simulations, and operational analyses are accurate and verifiable.

• Sources are properly cited and referenced.

• All listed authors meet recognized authorship criteria and approve the final manuscript.

Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, citation manipulation, or misrepresentation of operational data are strictly prohibited.

Given the operational implications of aviation research, authors must ensure that safety analyses, regulatory interpretations, and performance assessments are accurate and responsibly presented. Misleading operational conclusions may have real-world consequences and are treated as serious ethical violations.

Data Integrity and Reproducibility

JAOAM encourages transparency and reproducibility in aviation research. Authors must provide sufficient methodological detail to enable replication of models, simulations, and analytical processes. Where possible and legally permissible, datasets and computational code should be made accessible.

Use of fabricated operational datasets, manipulated performance metrics, or undisclosed synthetic simulations constitutes misconduct and may result in rejection or retraction.

Conflicts of Interest

All participants in the publication process must disclose any financial, institutional, consultancy, or industry relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation. Transparency regarding airline affiliations, regulatory consulting, or commercial aviation partnerships is essential to maintaining credibility and trust.

Ethical Use of Proprietary and Confidential Data

Aviation research often involves proprietary airline data, safety reports, or operational metrics. Authors must ensure they have proper authorization to use such data and must comply with confidentiality agreements, data protection laws, and regulatory requirements. Unauthorized disclosure of confidential information constitutes a serious ethical breach.

Handling Misconduct

In cases of suspected ethical misconduct, JAOAM will conduct a fair and confidential investigation. Depending on the findings, actions may include:

• Requesting clarification or revision

• Rejection of the manuscript

• Publication of corrections

• Retraction of published articles

• Notification of affiliated institutions

• Public statement of ethical violation

The journal reserves the right to retract publications if clear evidence of misconduct, significant error, or unethical behavior is identified.

Corrections and Retractions

JAOAM is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scholarly record. If errors are discovered that materially affect the validity or interpretation of published work, appropriate corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions will be issued promptly and transparently.

The Journal of Airline Operations and Aviation Management affirms that ethical publishing is fundamental to advancing safe, efficient, and sustainable aviation systems. By submitting to the journal, authors agree to comply fully with this Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement and to uphold the principles of responsible and transparent scholarship.