Publication Ethics and Misconducts

International Journal Business and Entrepreneurship (IJBAE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical standards and expects all parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—to adhere to responsible research and publication practices.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors
Publication Decisions
Editors are responsible for deciding which submitted manuscripts should be published based on academic merit, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

Fair Evaluation
Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on intellectual content without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, or institutional affiliation.

Confidentiality
Editors and editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, and relevant editorial personnel.

Conflict of Interest
Editors must not use unpublished materials disclosed in submitted manuscripts for personal research without the author’s written consent.

Handling Ethical Issues
Editors will take reasonable steps to investigate and respond to ethical complaints, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers
Contribution to Editorial Decisions
Peer review assists editors in making publication decisions and helps authors improve their manuscripts.

Confidentiality
Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents and must not be shared or discussed with others without permission.

Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively with constructive feedback supported by clear academic arguments.

Acknowledgment of Sources
Reviewers should identify relevant published work that has not been cited by the authors.

Conflict of Interest
Reviewers should not evaluate manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest arising from competitive, collaborative, or personal relationships.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors
Reporting Standards
Authors must present an accurate and objective account of the research conducted, including sufficient detail and references to allow replication.

Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that their work is original and properly cite the work of others. Plagiarism in any form constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

Duplicate Submission
Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously is strictly prohibited.

Authorship
Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to the research. All contributors must be appropriately acknowledged.

Data Transparency
Authors may be requested to provide raw data for editorial review and should retain data for a reasonable period after publication.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research results.

Human and Animal Subjects
Research involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards and institutional regulations. Evidence of ethical approval and informed consent must be provided when applicable.

Correction of Errors
Authors are responsible for notifying the editor promptly if a significant error is discovered in their published work.

4. Publication Misconduct
IJBAE considers the following actions as serious ethical violations:

Plagiarism
Data fabrication or falsification
Duplicate publication
Improper authorship attribution
Undisclosed conflicts of interest

If misconduct is suspected, the editorial team will conduct an investigation and may take actions including manuscript rejection, article retraction, or notification to the author’s institution.

5. Editorial Diversity Policy
To promote academic diversity and prevent institutional dominance, IJBAE applies a “one-affiliation per volume” policy. Within a single volume, only one manuscript from the same institutional affiliation may be accepted. This policy supports broader institutional representation and global participation.

Submissions from the same institution may be considered for subsequent volumes based on editorial evaluation.