Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) does not rely on commercial revenue, sponsorship, advertising, or other external commercial activities that could influence editorial decisions.

The editorial and peer-review processes of the Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA) are conducted independently of financial considerations. Editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit, relevance to the journal's scope, methodological quality, research integrity, and compliance with publication standards.

No external organization, sponsor, advertiser, or commercial entity is permitted to influence the selection, review, acceptance, rejection, or publication of manuscripts. Editors and reviewers are expected to exercise independent professional judgment and follow the journal's established editorial policies and peer-review procedures.

Any legitimate income received by the journal is used solely to support journal operations and the continuity and quality of scholarly publishing, including:

• Journal administration and operational activities.
• Editorial and publication services.
• Digital publishing infrastructure and online hosting.
• Preservation and accessibility of scholarly content.
• Maintenance of the journal's publishing platform and metadata.
• Other activities necessary to maintain the quality and continuity of scholarly publishing.

Editorial decisions are based on scholarly and publication-related considerations rather than financial interests. Financial considerations must not determine whether a manuscript is selected, reviewed, accepted, rejected, or published by the Journal of Decision Support Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (JODESMA). The journal is committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and editorial integrity throughout the publication process.