Editorial Policies

At the Operations & Sustainable Logistics Management Journal (OSLMJ), we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence, integrity, and fairness in every stage of our publishing process. Our editorial policies reflect our focus on supporting authors, reviewers, and readers through transparent, ethical, and collaborative scholarly communication.

We aim to build a publishing environment that values innovation, sustainability, and the responsible dissemination of knowledge in the field of operations and logistics management.

Editorial Independence

The editorial board operates with complete independence and autonomy. All editorial decisions are based solely on the quality, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts, free from any commercial, political, or personal influence. Our editors are guided by academic merit and the journal's vision of promoting research that creates meaningful impact.

Peer Review and Objectivity

Every manuscript submitted to OSLMJ undergoes a thorough double-blind peer review to ensure transparency and objectivity. Reviewers are carefully selected for their expertise and are expected to provide constructive, unbiased feedback that helps authors enhance the quality of their work. Confidentiality is maintained throughout the process to protect both authors and reviewers.

Ethical Standards

We strictly adhere to the ethical publishing principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Authors must ensure their research is conducted responsibly, with proper acknowledgments, accurate citations, and no data manipulation. Misconduct, including plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, or duplicate publication, will not be tolerated.

Originality and Plagiarism

All submissions must be the author's original work and must not have been published elsewhere or under consideration by another journal. The journal uses plagiarism detection tools to verify content authenticity. Any manuscript found to violate originality standards may be rejected or retracted.

Conflict of Interest and Authorship

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence judgment or interpretation. Authorship should accurately represent individuals who have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research.

Open Access and Copyright

OSLMJ operates under an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to the global research community. Authors retain the copyright to their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute it under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), promoting the widest possible dissemination and reuse of scholarly work.

Data Transparency and Availability

We encourage authors to make their research data available and transparent to support reproducibility and credibility. Datasets, methods, and supplementary materials should be clearly referenced, and any restrictions on data access must be disclosed.

Corrections, Retractions, and Updates

If significant errors or ethical issues are identified after publication, the editorial team will take appropriate action, issuing corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions in accordance with COPE guidelines. The integrity of the scientific record remains our highest priority.

Appeals and Complaints

Authors who believe their submission has been unfairly evaluated may submit an appeal with justification. All appeals and complaints are reviewed carefully and objectively by the editorial board or an independent reviewer, ensuring fairness and transparency in every decision.

At OSLMJ, our mission is to uphold trust in academic publishing while providing authors with a fair, respectful, and enriching publication experience. We believe that every paper has the potential to influence the future of sustainable operations and logistics, and we are here to help that voice reach the world.