Publisher’s Commitment

The Association for Management Information in Financial Services (AMIfs) is committed to supporting the publication of high-quality scholarly research and maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing. As the publisher of the Journal of Performance Management, AMIfs provides administrative, technical, and strategic support to ensure the efficient operation and long-term sustainability of the journal.

The publisher respects the independence of the editorial process and does not influence editorial decisions regarding manuscript evaluation, acceptance, or rejection.

Editorial Independence

The Journal of Performance Management operates with full editorial independence. All editorial decisions are made exclusively by the Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board based on:

• Scholarly quality and originality
• Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
• Methodological rigor and validity
• Contribution to knowledge and practice
• Recommendations from independent peer reviewers

Editorial decisions are free from commercial, institutional, political, or personal influence.

Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

AMIfs is committed to promoting ethical publishing practices and research integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to internationally recognized standards of scholarly conduct.

The journal requires:

• Original and unpublished work
• Proper citation and acknowledgment of sources
• Accurate reporting of research findings
• Avoidance of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and redundant publication
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources
• Compliance with applicable ethical and legal requirements

Allegations of research or publication misconduct will be investigated in accordance with established ethical procedures.

Peer Review Policy

The publisher supports a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, objectivity, and academic quality.

AMIfs ensures that:

• Manuscripts are reviewed by qualified independent experts
• Reviewer and author identities remain confidential
• Editorial decisions are based on reviewer assessments and scholarly merit
• Peer-review records are maintained appropriately
• Review processes are conducted in a timely and transparent manner

Transparency and Governance

The journal is committed to transparency in all publishing activities. The publisher ensures that information regarding the following is publicly available:

• Journal aims and scope
• Editorial structure and board membership
• Peer review procedures
• Publication ethics policies
• Article Processing Charges (APCs), where applicable
• Copyright and licensing policies
• Publication schedule and journal updates

Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain ownership of their intellectual work while granting the journal the necessary rights to publish and disseminate accepted manuscripts.

Upon acceptance, authors may be required to:

• Confirm the originality of their submission
• Complete the relevant copyright or licensing agreement
• Grant publication and distribution rights to the journal

Licensing terms will be clearly stated on the journal website and within published articles.

Digital Archiving and Preservation

To ensure the long-term availability and accessibility of scholarly content, the publisher supports digital preservation through:

• Institutional and digital repositories
• Secure electronic archiving systems
• Indexing and abstracting services, where applicable
• Long-term content preservation initiatives

These measures help safeguard the scholarly record and ensure continued access to published research.

Conflict of Interest Policy

The journal requires transparency regarding potential conflicts of interest that could affect the publication process.

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to:

• Disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal conflicts
• Declare sources of funding and sponsorship
• Recuse themselves from decision-making when conflicts may compromise objectivity

Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Updates

The publisher is committed to maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

When necessary, the journal may:

• Publish corrections or errata
• Issue expressions of concern
• Retract articles containing significant errors or evidence of misconduct
• Provide updates or clarifications to published content

Any post-publication changes will be clearly identified and linked to the original article.

Data Protection and Confidentiality

AMIfs respects the privacy of all participants in the publication process and takes appropriate measures to protect personal information.

The publisher ensures:

• Secure handling of manuscript submissions
• Confidential treatment of author and reviewer information
• Protection of personal data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations
• Restricted access to sensitive editorial records

Accessibility and Dissemination

The publisher supports the broad dissemination and visibility of scholarly research through:

• Online publication and digital access
• Academic indexing and abstracting services
• Scholarly networks and partnerships
• Digital discoverability and preservation initiatives

The journal aims to maximize the accessibility and impact of published research within the global academic community.

Commitment to Excellence

AMIfs is dedicated to fostering a culture of academic excellence, ethical publishing, and continuous improvement. The publisher strives to uphold internationally recognized standards while supporting innovation, interdisciplinary scholarship, and meaningful contributions to research and practice.

Through collaboration with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers, the Journal of Performance Management seeks to advance knowledge and promote high-quality scholarly communication worldwide.