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Diponegoro Journal of Economics, published by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro, encourages the open discussion of new ideas and their application to address contemporary economic and development challenges. The journal prioritizes research with a strong empirical foundation, particularly employing quantitative analysis using econometric and mathematical approaches, while also welcoming rigorous qualitative research and theoretical contributions that align with its topical scope. This scope covers established fields of economics including microeconomics, macroeconomics, public economics, monetary economics, environmental and resource economics, economics of human resources, regional and urban economics, industrial economics, international economics (trade and finance), development economics, and sustainable development, with a particular interest in contributions relevant to development issues. Research incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives relevant to economic development is especially encouraged.
The article is reviewed in a blind review by external reviewers. The review is done for a maximum of 2 months
Every manuscript submitted to Diponegoro Journal of Economics is read by the editorial staff. Those manuscripts evaluated by editors to be inappropriate to journal criteria are rejected promptly without external review. Manuscripts evaluated to be of potential interest to our readership are sent to double blind reviewers. Every manuscript is independently reviewed by at least two reviewers in the form of "double-blind review". The editors then make a decision for publication based on the reviewer's recommendation from among several posibilities: Accept Submission, Revision Required, Resubmit for Review, and Decline Submission.
In certain cases, the editor may submit an article for review to another third reviewer before making a decision, if necessary.
The Editor-in-Chief of Diponegoro Journal of Economics has the right to decide which manuscripts submitted to the journal should be published.
Review Process:
Corresponding authors will receive an e-mail with a link to log into our online proofing system, allowing annotation, correction, comment, and answer questions from the Copy Editor and upload your edits on the PDF version to the system. All instructions for proofing will be given in the e-mail we send to authors.
The Average Time for Review
1. Originality: Does the paper provide new and meaningful insights that warrant publication?
2. Connection to Existing Literature: Does the paper reflect a sufficient understanding of relevant literature in the field? Are appropriate sources cited, and is any critical work overlooked?
3. Methodology: Is the paper's argument grounded in a solid theoretical framework, relevant concepts, or other foundational ideas? Is the research or intellectual work well-structured, and are the methods employed suitable for the study?
4. Results: Are the findings presented clearly and analyzed effectively? Do the conclusions logically connect with the rest of the paper?
5. Implications for Research, Practice, and Society: Does the paper clearly outline the implications of its findings for research, practical applications, or societal impact? Does it successfully bridge the gap between theory and practice? How might the research influence policy, education, or public attitudes? Are these implications consistent with the paper's findings and conclusions?
6. Communication Quality: Is the paper effectively written, using language appropriate for the field and the audience of the journal? Does it convey its arguments clearly?
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Diponegoro Journal of Economics is published four times a year (March, June, September, December).
Diponegoro Journal of Economics is a peer-reviewed journal, consistenly published four times a year (started from 2020) by Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro. It is available online as open access sources as well as in print. This statement clarifies ethical behaviour of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the editor-in-chief, the editorial board, the reviewer, and the publisher (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro).
This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors .
Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in Diponegoro Journal of Economics is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific methods. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the editor, the reviewer, the publisher, and the society.
As the publisher of Diponegoro Journal of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro take their duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing seriously and it recognizes its ethical and other responsibilities. Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Diponegoro committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions.
Publication Decisions
The editors of Diponegoro Journal of Economics is responsible for deciding which articles submitted to the journal should be published. The validation of the work in question and its importance to researchers and readers must always drive such decisions. The editors may be guided by the policies of the journal's editorial board and constrained by such legal requirements as shall then be in force regarding libel, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. The editors may confer with other editors or reviewers in making their decisions.
Plagiarism Screening
The submitted manuscript would be check for plagiarism using Turnitin.
Non-Discrimination
An editor at any time evaluates manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
Confidentiality
The editors and any editorial staff must not disclose any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Unpublished materials disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used by any of the editorial board members and reviewers in their own research.
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists the editors in making editorial decisions and through the editorial communications with the authors may also assist the author in improving the quality of the paper.
Promptness
The journal editors are committed to provide timely review to the authors. If a reviewer does not submit his/her report in a timely manner, the paper is immediately sent to another qualified reviewer.
Manuscript content is treated with at most confidentiality. The journal uses double blind process. Except for the editor-in-chief, the editors and reviewers cannot discuss paper with any other person, including the authors.
Standards of Objectivity
The editors and reviewers are required to evaluate papers based on the content. The review comment must be respectful of authors. The reviewers are required to justify their decision and recommendation.
Acknowledgement of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors. Any statement that an observation, derivation, or argument had been previously reported should be accompanied by a proper citation. A reviewer should also call to the editor's attention any substantial similarity or overlap between the manuscript under consideration and any other published paper of which they have personal knowledge.
Disclosure and Conflict of Interest
Privileged information or ideas obtained through peer review must be kept confidential and not used for personal advantage. Reviewers should not consider manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors, companies, or institutions related to the papers.
Reporting Standards
Authors of reports of original research should present an accurate account of the work performed as well as an objective discussion of its significance. Underlying data should be represented accurately in the paper. A paper should contain sufficient detail and references to permit others to replicate the work. Fraudulent or knowingly inaccurate statements constitute unethical behaviour and are unacceptable.
Data Access and Retention
Authors may be asked to provide the raw data in connection with a paper for editorial review. They should be prepared to provide such data within reasonable time.
Originality and Plagiarism
The authors should ensure that they have written entirely original works, and if the authors have used the work and/or words of others that this has been appropriately cited or quoted. Papers found with such problems are automatically rejected and authors are so advised.
Multiple, Redundant, or Concurrent Publication
An author should not in general publish manuscripts describing essentially the same research in more than one journal or primary publication. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently constitutes unethical publishing behaviour and is unacceptable.
Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.
Authorship of the Paper
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a significant contribution to the research reported in the manuscript. The corresponding author has a responsibility to keep co-authors posted with the review process. If accepted, all authors are required to give a signed statement that the research work is their original research work.
All authors should disclose in their manuscript any financial or other substantive conflict of interest that might be construed to influence the results or interpretation of their manuscript. All sources of financial support for the project should be disclosed.
Fundamental errors in Published Works
When an author discovers a significant error or inaccuracy in his/her own published work, it is the author’s obligation to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with the editor to retract or correct the paper.
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What is Crossmark?
CrossMark, a multi-publisher initiative from CrossRef, provides a standard way for readers to locate the authoritative version of a document. DJOE recognizes the importance of the integrity and completeness of the scholarly record to researchers and librarians and attaches the highest importance to maintaining trust in the authority of its electronic archive. Clicking on the CrossMark icon will inform the reader of the current status of a document and may also provide additional publication record information about the document.
