The International Journal of Management Science and Operations Research (IJMSOR) is committed to transparency, accountability, and editorial independence in relation to its funding and revenue sources.

The journal is published by the Foundation for Research, Technological and Innovation – IDITEK University, with institutional support from affiliated organizations that contribute to its operational sustainability, technological infrastructure, and editorial development.

IJMSOR operates under an open-access model and does not charge article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, or publication fees to authors. All editorial processes, including peer review, are conducted without financial influence from authors or third parties.

 

Disclosure of Funding in Research

Authors are required to disclose all sources of financial support related to the research presented in their manuscripts. This includes:

• Research grants
• Institutional funding
• Sponsorships
• Any other financial or material support

Funding information must be clearly stated in a dedicated section of the manuscript. Authors must also indicate the role of the funding entity in the design, execution, analysis, or publication of the research.

 

Editorial Independence

IJMSOR guarantees that all editorial decisions are made exclusively based on scientific merit, relevance, and quality, without interference from funding entities, sponsors, or institutional stakeholders.

The publisher and supporting institutions do not influence the peer review process, editorial evaluation, or publication decisions.

 

Conflict of Interest

Any financial relationship between authors and funding entities must be disclosed as a potential conflict of interest. The editorial team evaluates such disclosures to ensure transparency and prevent bias in the publication process.

 

Sustainability and Transparency

The journal ensures that its funding structure supports long-term sustainability while maintaining open access and ethical publishing practices. Information regarding funding and institutional support is publicly available to guarantee transparency and trust within the academic community.