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The Management Consulting Journal focuses on the practice of management consulting and the management consulting sector. In addition to carrying full academic papers, it also includes ‘consulting shorts’, which are briefer reports and thought leadership pieces on contemporary consulting issues. ...
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Duties of Reviewers
Peer reviewers are expected to:
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of submissions.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding manuscripts and review materials.
- Declare any conflicts of interest that could affect their impartiality.
- Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors where appropriate.
- Refrain from using unpublished materials or information obtained through peer review for personal advantage.
Research Integrity
The journal supports integrity in scholarly communication and encourages transparency in methodology, authorship, funding, and data reporting. Where concerns arise regarding misconduct or unethical research practices, the journal reserves the right to investigate in accordance with recognised ethical guidelines and may issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions where necessary.
Complaints and Appeals
Authors, reviewers, and readers may raise concerns regarding editorial decisions, ethical conduct, or publication practices by contacting the editorial office. Complaints will be handled fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies and applicable COPE guidance.
Open Access and Non-Profit Mission
As a non-profit academic journal, Management Consulting Journal is dedicated to supporting the dissemination of scholarly knowledge for the benefit of the academic and wider community. The journal seeks to uphold principles of accessibility, academic freedom, integrity, and responsible publishing.