Journal of Research and Publication Ethics (연구윤리)

Korea Distribution Science Association (한국유통과학회)
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Ethical Concerns and Issues in the Publication Process

  • KANG, Eungoo (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota) ;
  • HWANG, Hee-Joong (Department of International Trade, Korea National Open University)
  • Received : 2020.12.28
  • Accepted : 2021.03.05
  • Published : 2021.03.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The current study suggests that any errors and other inaccuracies noted in the research process should be appropriately communicated to the editorial offices. This will try to eliminate the mistakes that may undermine the value of the publication. The present research thus focuses on the ethical issues and concerns in the publication. Research design, data and methodology: A content analysis applied for this study is suitable because there exists enormous textual data in the realm of ethical concerns and issues in the publication process. The current study investigated manifest and critical themes regarding ethical concerns and issues for research publication. Results: Researchers should consider ethical principles based on suggestions of this study when carrying out a publication for the work to be acceptable in diverse regions and the journal should be made in account of completeness and ensure that all the relevant factors are considered to promote the research's accuracy. Conclusions: Ethical issues denote considerations and moral elements that should be considered by the authors while making a publication. They include Beneficence, which literacy means, do no harm, respect for confidentiality, and anonymity, which is about respecting the rights and dignity of subjects identified based on personal responsibility.

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