Policies

1. Peer Review Policy

- General principles: The Journal applies the double-blind peer review mechanism for all submitted scientific articles. During the review process, authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other in order to ensure objectivity, transparency, and academic fairness.
- Responsibilities of the Editorial Board: The Editorial Board is responsible for selecting reviewers who are qualified in the relevant field, ensuring independence and the absence of conflicts of interest. The Editorial Board is tasked with removing all identifying information of the authors before sending the manuscript for review. All final decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts fall under the authority of the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Board.
- Responsibilities of authors: Authors must submit a manuscript without personal information, affiliations, or any details that may reveal their identity in the text, title, or metadata. A separate cover page containing author details (name, affiliation, email, etc.) must be submitted and will be accessible only to the Editorial Board. Authors are responsible for revising their manuscript in accordance with reviewer feedback within the specified timeframe.
- Responsibilities of reviewers: Reviewers must provide a fair, objective, and constructive assessment of the scientific content of the manuscript. Reviewers must not disclose the content of the manuscript or discuss it outside the official channels of the Journal. Reviewers are obliged to report any conflict of interest, such as personal relationships, research collaboration, or direct competition with the author(s). The standard review period is 2–4 weeks from the date of receipt.
- Review process: Initial Screening: The Editorial Board examines the format, scope, and suitability of the manuscript for the Journal. Anonymization: All identifying information of the author(s) is removed. Reviewer invitation: The manuscript is sent to at least two independent reviewers. Evaluation and Feedback: Reviewers provide written comments and recommendations: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject. Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief/Editorial Board considers the reviewers’ comments and makes the final decision. Notification of results: The Editorial Board communicates the decision and anonymized reviewer comments to the author(s).
- Confidentiality and transparency: All information during the review process is treated as strictly confidential. Reviewer identities are not disclosed to authors, and vice versa. The Editorial Board is committed to adhering to international publishing ethics standards (COPE guidelines).

2. Licensing and Copyright

Authors retain copyright of their articles and grant the Journal of Science and Development Economics the right of first publication. After publication, authors have the right to share, store, and disseminate their articles in any form, provided that the original source of publication in the journal is properly cited. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

3. Open Access Policy

The journal is committed to publishing all articles under the Open Access model. This means that all scientific content published in the journal can be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, searched, or linked in full text without any financial, legal, or technical barriers, in compliance with the Budapest Open Access Initiative (2002).

4. Privacy statement

Names and email addresses entered in this journal’s system will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

5. Archiving Policy

The journal utilizes a journal archiving system for the purpose of preservation and restoration.

6. Submission fee

- The submission fee for external authors: 2,000,000 VND per article (equivalent to 77 USD).

- Fee waiver for internal authors who hold a doctoral degree, associate professorship, or professorship, as well as for members of the Editorial Board.

7. Plagiarism checking procedure for scientific articles

Purpose
- Ensure academic integrity and prevent copyright infringement.
- Safeguard the quality and reputation of the journal.

Scope of application
Applies to all scientific articles submitted to the Journal of Science and Development Economics.

Tools used
- Plagiarism detection software: KiemtraTaiLieu.vn.
- Additional tools may be used for cross-checking

Procedure
Step 1. Manuscript submission
- The Secretariat receives manuscripts from the online submission system.
- Check formatting, author information, and completeness of submission
documents.
Step 2. Running the Plagiarism software
- Upload the entire file to the plagiarism detection system.
- Configure settings:
+ Exclude reference lists.
+ Exclude properly formatted citations (APA, etc.).
+ Compare against global databases (Crossref, etc.).
Step 3. Evaluating results
- Overall similarity index: ≤ 20% (excluding references).
- Threshold for text passages:
+ No passage with more than 5% continuous overlap (except for common definitions or standard methods).
+ Overlapping passages must be manually reviewed to ensure there is no contextual plagiarism.
Step 4. Processing results
- If acceptable: Forward the article to the double-blind peer review stage.
- If not acceptable: Return to the author with a detailed report.
+ Authors must revise and resubmit.
+ A maximum of 2 resubmissions is allowed before rejection.
Step 5. Archiving and reporting
- Store plagiarism check results (PDF file/screenshot)
- Attach to the manuscript management record.
- Provide periodic statistical reports on similarity status to the Editorial Board.
Responsibilities
- Authors: Guarantee that the manuscript is original scholarly work and has not been published elsewhere.
- Secretariat: Conduct plagiarism checking and report results.
- Editorial Board: Make the final decision on acceptance or rejection.
Sanctions
- Articles with serious violations (high similarity, intentional copying) will be immediately rejected.
- The journal reserves the right to notify the author’s affiliated institution/organization if academic misconduct is detected.

8. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Purpose

The Journal of Science and Development Economics (JSDE) recognizes the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in scholarly research and publishing. This policy provides guidance for authors, reviewers, and editors regarding the responsible and transparent use of AI tools in the preparation, review, and publication of manuscripts.

- Use of AI by Authors

Authors may use AI-assisted technologies (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Grammarly, DeepL, or similar tools) to improve language, grammar, readability, and organization of manuscripts. However, authors must: Take full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and originality of all submitted content; Carefully review and verify any AI-generated text, data interpretation, references, images, tables, or analyses; Ensure that AI tools do not generate fabricated, misleading, or inaccurate information; Disclose the use of AI tools in the manuscript where applicable. AI tools may not be listed as authors or co-authors because they cannot take responsibility for the work, approve the final manuscript, or meet authorship criteria.

- Disclosure Requirements

If AI tools have been used in the preparation of a manuscript, authors should include a statement in a separate section before the References or in the Acknowledgements section. Example Disclosure Statement: "The authors used ChatGPT (OpenAI) to assist with language editing and manuscript organization. The authors reviewed, revised, and accepted full responsibility for the final content." The use of basic spelling, grammar, and reference management software does not normally require disclosure.

- AI-Generated Images, Figures, and Data

Authors must not submit AI-generated images, figures, graphs, datasets, or other research outputs as original scientific evidence unless explicitly disclosed and scientifically justified. Any use of AI-generated visual or multimedia content must be clearly identified in the manuscript. Fabricated or manipulated data generated by AI are strictly prohibited.

- Use of AI by Reviewers

Peer reviewers must not upload, share, or submit confidential manuscript content to public AI systems or third-party AI platforms. Reviewers are responsible for maintaining confidentiality throughout the review process. AI tools may be used only for limited language assistance, provided that manuscript confidentiality and intellectual property rights are fully protected.

- Use of AI by Editors

Editors may use AI tools to support administrative and editorial tasks, such as language screening, plagiarism detection, or workflow management. Editorial decisions, however, must always be made by qualified human editors and may not be delegated to AI systems. Editors remain fully responsible for all editorial judgments and publication decisions.

- Research Integrity and Ethical Compliance

The Journal reserves the right to investigate undisclosed or inappropriate use of AI technologies. Failure to comply with this policy may result in: Rejection of the manuscript; Publication corrections; Retraction of published articles; Other actions consistent with the Journal's Publication Ethics Policy.

- Policy Review

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect developments in AI technologies, scholarly publishing standards, and recommendations from international organizations, including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

9. Research Data Policy

Purpose

The Journal supports open science practices and encourages authors to make research data openly available whenever possible. Sharing research data enhances transparency, reproducibility, and the long-term value of scholarly research.

Scope

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted to the Journal, including original research articles, review articles, short communications, and other scholarly contributions where research data are generated or analyzed.

Data Sharing Expectations

Authors are encouraged to deposit research data in appropriate public repositories before or upon publication. Data may include, but are not limited to: Raw and processed datasets; Statistical analysis files; Software code and scripts; Experimental protocols; Survey instruments and questionnaires; Audio, video, image, or geospatial data supporting the research findings. Authors should select repositories that provide long-term preservation and persistent identifiers such as Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).

Data Availability Statement

A Data Availability Statement is required for all published articles. The statement should clearly indicate one of the following: The data are publicly available and provide the repository name and DOI/URL; The data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request; The data are subject to restrictions due to ethical, legal, privacy, or commercial considerations; No new data were generated or analyzed in the study.

Policy Review

The Journal may periodically review and update this policy to align with evolving best practices in scholarly publishing and open science.

10. Retraction and Correction Policy

Purpose

The Journal is committed to maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the scholarly record. When errors, ethical concerns, or research misconduct are identified in published articles, the Journal will take appropriate corrective actions in accordance with international publishing standards and best practices.

Corrections

A correction may be issued when a published article contains errors that affect the accuracy of the publication but do not invalidate its overall findings or conclusions. Corrections will be published as a separate document linked to the original article and will clearly describe the changes made.

Expressions of Concern

The Journal may publish an Expression of Concern when there is credible evidence suggesting potential problems with a published article, but the available information is insufficient to make a final decision regarding correction or retraction. An Expression of Concern may be issued when: An investigation is ongoing; Serious allegations have been raised but not yet resolved; The validity of the findings is uncertain. The notice will remain associated with the article until a final decision is reached.

Retractions

A retraction may be issued when the findings or conclusions of a published article are no longer reliable due to serious errors or misconduct. Reasons for retraction may include: Fabrication or falsification of data; Plagiarism or duplicate publication; Unethical research practices; Serious methodological or analytical errors that invalidate the results; Unauthorized use of copyrighted material; Manipulation of the peer-review process; Failure to disclose significant conflicts of interest affecting the integrity of the work. Retraction may be initiated by the authors, editors, publisher, or relevant institutions.

Retraction Procedures

Before issuing a retraction, the Journal will: Conduct an initial assessment of the reported concern; Contact the corresponding author and, where appropriate, co-authors; Seek clarification, supporting documentation, or explanations; Consult relevant institutions or research ethics bodies when necessary; Make a decision based on available evidence and established ethical guidelines. Authors will be given an opportunity to respond before a final decision is made.

Retraction Notices

Retraction notices will: Be published promptly and freely accessible; Clearly identify the retracted article; State the reason(s) for retraction; Indicate who is retracting the article; Remain permanently linked to the original article. The original article will not be removed from the Journal’s website except in exceptional legal circumstances. Instead, it will be clearly marked as “Retracted” to preserve the scholarly record.

Article Removal

In rare circumstances involving legal obligations, court orders, defamation, privacy violations, or significant public health and safety risks, the Journal may remove an article from public access. A removal notice explaining the reason will be published in place of the article whenever possible.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to promptly notify the Journal if they discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work and to cooperate fully in the correction or retraction process.

Compliance with Ethical Standards

The Journal follows internationally recognized publication ethics principles and takes guidance from the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and other relevant scholarly publishing organizations.

11. Conflict of Interest Policy

Purpose

The Journal is committed to ensuring transparency, objectivity, and integrity in scholarly publishing. Authors, editors, reviewers, and editorial board members are required to disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that could influence the research, peer review, editorial decision making process, or interpretation of results.

Definition of Conflict of Interest

A conflict of interest exists when professional judgment concerning a primary interest, such as the validity of research or editorial decisions, may be influenced by a secondary interest, including financial, personal, professional, institutional, or political considerations. Conflicts of interest may be actual, potential, or perceived.

Author Responsibilities

Authors must disclose all relationships, activities, or interests that could be viewed as influencing the work reported in the manuscript.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their ability to provide an objective and unbiased review. Reviewers should decline review invitations if they: Have collaborated with any of the authors within the recent past; Have personal or professional relationships with the authors; Work at the same institution as the authors; Have financial or competitive interests related to the manuscript; Cannot provide an impartial assessment. Reviewers must not use confidential information obtained during peer review for personal or professional advantage.

Editor Responsibilities

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest that could affect editorial decisions. Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts when: They are authors or co-authors of the manuscript; They have personal, professional, or financial relationships with the authors; They work at the same institution as the authors; They have competing academic or commercial interests. In such cases, editorial responsibility will be assigned to another qualified editor.

Management of Conflicts of Interest

The Journal will evaluate disclosed conflicts of interest on a case-by-case basis and take appropriate measures to ensure a fair, transparent, and unbiased review and publication process. Such measures may include: Disclosure of conflicts in the published article; Appointment of alternative reviewers or editors; Additional review or oversight procedures; Rejection of submissions where conflicts cannot be adequately managed.

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