EcoFin: Journal of Economics and Financial Accounting is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct in the publication of scholarly work. This statement follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and applies to all parties involved in the publishing process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Responsibilities of Authors:

• Ensure that the submitted manuscript is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

• Provide accurate and accountable data.

• Acknowledge all individuals who made significant contributions as authors and avoid plagiarism or data manipulation.

• Properly cite all referenced sources in accordance with academic standards.

• Notify the editor of any conflicts of interest or significant errors in the submitted or published manuscript.

Responsibilities of Editors:

• Ensure a fair, unbiased, and timely peer-review process.

• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

• Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decisions.

• Take appropriate action in response to ethical breaches by authors or reviewers.

Responsibilities of Reviewers:

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.

• Respect the confidentiality of the manuscript and refrain from using it for personal advantage.

• Notify the editor of any potential conflicts of interest or suspected ethical misconduct.

Responsibilities of the Publisher:

• Ensure that all stages of publication are conducted professionally and ethically.

• Support the editors in managing cases of alleged ethical violations.