Sursa: SJAN Brașov, col. de documente Biserica Neagră, col. Albert Eichhorn: AE IV A.L. 3.

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the journal’s scientific integrity, supervising the peer-review and editorial procedures. The Editor-in-Chief must keep continuous communication with the editorial committee members to ensure the efficient functioning of the journal’s editorial activities.

Editorial committee members must possess a PhD degree, have the requisite experience to evaluate the scientific quality of papers, and be knowledgeable about and adhere to professional standards and research ethics. Communication between reviewers and writers will be managed by either the editorial committee or the editorial secretary, depending on the circumstances at hand.

The editorial committee is tasked with preserving confidentiality of all information pertaining to submitted manuscripts, disclosing it solely to the author(s), reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publishing house during the review process. Moreover, editors must ensure that the journal maintains neutrality and objectivity, guaranteeing that the review, editorial, and publication processes are free from biases associated with ethnicity, race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, religion, political ideology, age, disabilities, and other beliefs of the authors.

The editorial committee ultimately determines which submissions will be published, relying on the reviewers’ evaluations. The editorial board retains the authority to reject or withdraw a manuscript if it ascertains that fraudulent practices were employed in its preparation, including but not limited to multiple submissions, false authorship, plagiarism, data fabrication, copyright infringement, violations of professional ethics, and the inclusion of false information.

Suspected cases of plagiarism will be addressed in accordance with the Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors (COPE) (see also https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Guidelines).

Any violation of the research ethics code will be reviewed, clarified, and resolved by the editorial committee.

Any illicit conduct identified during the review or editorial process—or subsequent to the publication of the volume—must be communicated to the journal’s editorial committee and will lead to the retraction of the article, in accordance with the procedure specified in the Article Retraction section.

Reviewers assist the editorial committee in the evaluation process by supplying academic justification that supports the decision to approve or reject an article for publication.

The reviewer is required to accept the offer to examine the article within the deadline established by the editorial team. Should the reviewer recognize a conflict of interest, determine that the article surpasses their expertise, or be unable to adhere to the deadline set by the journal’s editorial office, they may refuse the invitation. The review procedure is conducted with stringent anonymity, employing a double-blind approach, and involves the engagement of a minimum of two reviewers. Reviewers must maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding all manuscripts; they are prohibited from disclosing or discussing them with anyone except individuals authorized by the editors. Manuscripts must be assessed utilizing the official review form of the Romanian Journal of Economic History.

Reviewers are required to impartially evaluate the scientific merit of papers in alignment with professional standards and research ethics, while offering authors courteous, constructive, and beneficial feedback to enhance the quality of the work. Personal assaults or disparagements are strictly forbidden. Any resemblance or intersection between the manuscript and existing published works must be disclosed to the editorial committee. Furthermore, any information or concepts acquired during the review process shall not be utilized for the personal advantage of the reviewer.

Authors must comply with the standards of research ethics when composing and submitting papers for publication in the Romanian Journal of Economic History. The submitted manuscript must be scientific, original, unpublished, and not currently under consideration by another publication.

Authors must ensure the paper is free from conflicts of interest, personal assaults, libelous or unfounded claims, plagiarism, and self-plagiarism. Intellectual theft should be prevented by accurately citing sources and supplying comprehensive bibliographic references for any incorporated ideas or information. All indicated authors must have participated in the article’s creation, and all contributors must be recognized as co-authors.

AI-based tools (e.g., ChatGPT or Clarivate Research Assistant) may be utilized during the research process solely as an ancillary method (such as for identifying pertinent authors or works, paraphrasing, or translation), and must not be employed for generating the article’s text or its supplementary content. All auxiliary uses must be disclosed in a footnote related to the methodological sections of the article.

Authors are required to secure written consent for the publication of any materials associated with the study (e.g., photographs, maps, tables, charts, images, etc.) that are subject to copyright protection, and must submit this written consent to the editorial office of the Romanian Journal of Economic History. Furthermore, authors are required to provide all pertinent identifying information for materials annexed to their manuscript.

Upon the discovery of a substantial error or inaccuracy in their work, the author must promptly inform the journal’s editorial office and collaborate in rectifying or removing the error. Authors retain the right to retract their paper if, during the review process, they identify inaccuracies, inadequately substantiated arguments or conclusions, or the necessity for further research.

Authors are required to declare the source of any financial support utilized in the study’s preparation and must report any potential financial or other conflicts of interest that may have impacted the research findings.

Prior to submitting their work, authors must acquaint themselves with the stipulations defined in the Copyright Agreement. Upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication, writers are required to sign the Copyright Agreement. By signing this agreement, authors affirm their responsibility for adhering to research ethics, confirming that the manuscript is original, free from complete or partial plagiarism, unpublished, not under press, and not submitted to another journal for review and publication at the time of submission to the Romanian Journal of Economic History.

The Method for Handling Complaints and Appeals is Based on the Core Principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

Romanian Journal of Economic History is a publication that promotes the highest professional and ethical standards. The editorial board has established an effective system for addressing complaints and appeals concerning authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.

This system includes the following steps:

  • Receipt of complaints: All complaints sent to the editorial office are forwarded to the editor-in-chief and the editorial board via email.
  • Acknowledgment of receipt: Complaints are acknowledged within 5 working days, and a final response will be provided within 30 working days.
  • Examination of complaints: Complaints are examined by the editor-in-chief and the editorial board in a fair and objective manner, ensuring confidentiality throughout the process.
  • Recording and preservation of all communications, outcomes, and actions taken.
  • Resolution of complaints: The objective is to attain a resolution that is satisfactory to all stakeholders, in alignment with the journal’s policies and ethical standards.
  • Appeals: If the resolution is unsatisfactory to any of the involved parties, the appeal will be forwarded to the Ethics Committee of the Cluj Branch of the Romanian Academy.

Romanian Journal of Economic History seeks feedback from stakeholders in order to improve the complaint resolution process. The journal will also issue a yearly report, if relevant, outlining all filed complaints and appeals, as well as their resolutions. Adhering to these procedures will guarantee that complaints and appeals are addressed promptly, transparently, and professionally, thereby reinforcing the journal’s ethical standards and responsibility.

Types of complaints that will be considered by the Romanian Journal of Economic History:

  • Allegations of misconduct before and after publication
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Information reproduction
  • Compliance with ethical standards
  • Intellectual property
  • Journal management
  • Post-publication discussions and corrections
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