Replication Policy

Finance, Accounting and Business Analysis (FABA) recognizes replication research as an essential component of scientific integrity and knowledge validation. The journal supports the publication of high-quality replication studies that contribute to the robustness, reliability, and generalizability of prior findings.

This policy operates in alignment with:

• Reproducibility & Reporting Standards
• Data Availability Policy
• Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement

1. Scope of Replication Studies

The journal considers for publication:

• direct replications (attempts to reproduce the original study under similar conditions);
• conceptual replications (testing the same hypothesis using different methods or samples);
• methodological replications (reapplying analytical techniques to alternative datasets);
• re-analyses of existing datasets.

Replication studies must demonstrate clear scientific rationale and methodological rigor.

2. Submission Requirements

Replication manuscripts must:

• clearly identify the original study being replicated;
• describe the replication design and deviations (if any);
• justify sample size and analytical methods;
• present results transparently, regardless of outcome;
• discuss similarities and differences with the original findings.

Authors must cite the original work appropriately and avoid misrepresentation.

3. Neutrality Toward Outcomes

FABA does not prioritize replication studies based on whether they confirm or contradict prior findings. Both confirmatory and non-confirmatory results are eligible for publication, provided methodological standards are met.

4. Data and Materials Transparency

Replication studies must comply with the journal’s Data Availability Policy. Authors are strongly encouraged to:

• share replication datasets;
• provide analytical scripts;
• disclose statistical software and versions used.

5. Editorial and Peer Review Process

Replication submissions undergo the same editorial screening and double-blind peer review as other research articles.

Reviewers are instructed to evaluate:

• methodological rigor;
• transparency;
• clarity of reporting;
• contribution to knowledge validation.

6. Ethical Considerations

Replication research must:

• respect intellectual property rights;
• avoid defamatory or adversarial framing;
• comply with ethical approval requirements where applicable.

7. Corrections and Scholarly Dialogue

Where replication findings substantially challenge prior results, the journal may facilitate academic dialogue through:

• commentaries;
• response articles;
• linked publications.

8. Commitment to Scientific Integrity

The journal views replication as a constructive scholarly practice that strengthens research credibility and improves methodological standards within the field.