Gender Equality Policy

Commitment to Gender Equality

The European Journal of Family Business (EJFB) is committed to promoting gender equality, equal opportunities, and non-discrimination throughout its editorial activities. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the scientific quality, originality, relevance, and integrity of submitted manuscripts, regardless of the authors' gender or any other personal characteristic.

The journal seeks to foster an inclusive editorial environment by promoting balanced participation in its editorial bodies, peer review processes, and authorship whenever possible, while always preserving the principles of scientific merit, editorial independence, and academic excellence.

Sex and Gender in Research Reporting

EJFB encourages authors to consider whether sex (biological attributes) and gender (socially and culturally constructed roles and identities) are relevant to the design, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of their research.

When applicable, authors should:

• clearly distinguish between the concepts of sex and gender;
• explicitly define how these terms are used in their study;
• report how sex and/or gender were considered in the research design;
• present data disaggregated by sex and/or gender whenever appropriate;
• discuss the potential implications of sex and gender on the interpretation of the results; and
• acknowledge, where relevant, any limitations arising from the absence of sex- or gender-based analyses.

Authors are encouraged to follow the Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines when reporting research findings.

Inclusive Language

EJFB encourages the use of clear, respectful, and inclusive language throughout submitted manuscripts.

Authors should avoid discriminatory or biased expressions and use language that acknowledges diversity and promotes equal opportunities. Inclusive language should be consistent with the conventions of academic writing while ensuring precision, clarity, and respect for all individuals and groups.

Monitoring and Transparency

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, EJFB periodically monitors gender representation across different aspects of its editorial activity, including editorial participation, peer review, and authorship.

The journal may publish aggregated gender-related indicators as part of its commitment to transparency and responsible editorial management.Gender Equality Indicators

The following indicators are reviewed and updated periodically.