UGC Suggested Parameters
UGC Suggested Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals
GJBCEMR's Commitment to Academic Quality
The Global Journal of Business, Commerce, Economics and Management Research (GJBCEMR) aims at advancing research and upholding the highest standards of academic publishing. In an endeavor to uphold the standards of research excellence, transparency and ethical publication, the Journal conforms to the suggestive guidelines of the University Grants Commission (UGC), India for peer-reviewed journals.
The UGC has given these indicative parameters for researchers, faculty members, Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) and academic institutions to select and identify journals that are acceptable and good in quality for research publication. The following guidelines highlight transparency, strict peer review, ethical publication, editorial quality, and research impact.
GJBCEMR continuously works to provide a high quality editorial process, publication ethics, open access to knowledge and dissemination of original and impactful research. Each article published gets a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to make it easily accessible, discoverable and citable in the future.
Transparent Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo a structured peer-review process by qualified subject experts, evaluated on originality, rigor and relevance.
Open Access Policy
GJBCEMR is an Open Access journal — all published articles are freely available to readers, researchers and students worldwide.
Research Ethics
All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening, and the journal follows COPE-aligned ethical publishing practices.
Indexing & Visibility
The journal strives toward integration with scholarly databases, repositories and indexing platforms to maximize discoverability.
1. Journal Preliminary Criteria
1.1 Journal Title
Global Journal of Business, Commerce, Economics and Management Research (GJBCEMR)
1.2 ISSN Number
The official website and all the issues of the journal carry its ISSN information.
1.3 Periodicity and Continuity
GJBCEMR publishes scholarly research regularly, with a commitment to maintaining consistency and continuity in publishing.
1.4 Contact and Publication Details
To guarantee transparency and accessibility, the journal publishes its contacts, policies, editorial information and submission guidelines on its official website.
1.5 Transparent Peer Review Policy
To ensure the quality of published papers, all submitted manuscripts are subjected to a structured peer-review process by qualified subject experts, evaluated for originality, academic rigor, methodology and subject relevance.
1.6 Website on a Secure Domain
It is hosted on a professionally maintained and secure domain, guaranteeing reliable access to published information and journal information.
1.7 Open Access Policy
GJBCEMR is an Open Access journal, meaning all published articles are freely available to readers, researchers and students around the globe.
1.8 Repository and Database Integration
The journal actively works toward increasing the visibility and accessibility of published research through integration with scholarly databases, repositories, and academic discovery platforms.
1.9 Digital Archiving and Preservation
The journal maintains digital preservation practices to ensure the long-term availability and accessibility of published scholarly content.
2. Editorial Board Criteria
2.1 Editorial Board Details
GJBCEMR has a professional editorial board of academicians, researchers, and professionals from diverse institutions and fields, all involved in the journal's scope.
2.2 Editorial Board Composition
The editorial board comprises scholars and professionals from various academic and professional backgrounds in Business, Economics, Commerce, Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship and relevant interdisciplinary disciplines.
2.3 Efficient Editorial and Review Process
The editorial process in the journal is fair, transparent and timely. Editorial decisions are made based on reviewer recommendations, academic merit, originality and adherence to ethical publishing standards.
3. Journal Editorial Policy
3.1 Aim, Objectives, and Scope
The main goal of GJBCEMR is to give an international platform for the publication of high quality research papers in Business, Commerce, Economics, Management and related fields, contributing to the development of the research area.
3.2 Subject Areas
The journal publishes original research, review papers, case studies and conceptual articles on the following topics:
- Business Management
- Commerce
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Banking and Financial Services
- International Business
- Public Administration
- Business Analytics
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Business Practices
- Related Interdisciplinary Fields
3.3 Article Processing Charges
Author(s) are informed of any publication fee before submission and publication.
3.4 Publication Timeline
The journal seeks to provide an efficient review and publication system while preserving the quality and integrity of scholarly evaluation.
3.5 Acceptance Policy
Submitted manuscripts are reviewed solely on the basis of academic merit, originality, relevance and recommendations of reviewers.
4. Journal Quality Criteria
4.1 Academic Contribution
GJBCEMR publishes original and impactful research that contributes to the development of knowledge and practice in business, commerce, economics, and management studies.
4.2 Appropriateness to Journal Scope
All submissions are assessed for consistency with the journal's aims, objectives and scope before being sent for peer review.
5. Journal Standards
5.1 Bibliographic Information and Citations
Authors should cite and reference in a manner appropriate to the specific citation style required for the discipline (APA, Harvard, Chicago, or other acceptable method).
5.2 Manuscript Formatting and Presentation
The journal adopts professional formatting to achieve uniformity of articles, readability and scientific presentation.
5.3 Tables, Figures and Illustrations
Tables, charts, figures and other visual components may be used by authors to improve the clarity and understanding of their research results.
5.4 Citation Quality
The journal welcomes research articles that have high scholarly value and academic impact.
5.5 Online Accessibility
Articles are published and made available online on the journal website, making them easily accessible to readers globally.
5.6 Website Quality
The journal website is updated regularly and maintained to ensure it contains accurate information, is easy to navigate, and is easy to use for both authors and readers.
5.7 Language of Publication
The journal is published in English in order to promote international dissemination of research and scholarly communication.
6. Research Ethics
6.1 Ethical Guidelines for Authors
GJBCEMR follows internationally accepted ethical publishing practices. Authors should present original research and adhere to accepted guidelines of research ethics and publication.
6.2 Plagiarism Prevention
All submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening prior to review. Plagiarism or unethical content found in manuscripts will result in rejection of manuscripts and/or withdrawal from the issue, according to the journal's policy.
6.3 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Authors, reviewers and editors should declare any interest that could reasonably be interpreted as a bias against or in favor of a product or the authors of a manuscript.
6.4 AI-Generated Content Policy
Where used, authors should indicate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the preparation of a manuscript. Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of the work submitted.
6.5 Publication Ethics and COPE Compliance
The journal adheres to the principles and best practices promoted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and strives to ensure fair, transparent, accountable and ethical publishing of research.
7. Journal Visibility
7.1 Research Discoverability
GJBCEMR promotes the visibility of published research through digital dissemination and academic networking efforts.
7.2 Indexing and Abstracting
The journal strives to be included in various indexing databases, abstracting services, repositories, and scholarly platforms to ensure better accessibility and impact of research.
8. Journal Impact and Scholarly Influence
8.1 Self-Citation Policy
The journal discourages the overuse of citations and encourages correct citation practices according to accepted academic standards.
8.2 Citation Performance
Citation metrics may be monitored through recognized scholarly databases and citation-tracking platforms to evaluate the academic influence of published research.
8.3 Focus on Research Quality
GJBCEMR is committed to publishing well-designed, relevant, and effective research that significantly advances the body of knowledge, professional practice, and policy.
Our Commitment
The Global Journal of Business, Commerce, Economics and Management Research (GJBCEMR) will continue to uphold the highest standards of academic publishing, research ethics, peer review and transparency. The journal seeks to serve as a reliable platform for the dissemination of quality scholarly papers and the promotion of knowledge in business and management related fields for researchers, academicians and institutions by embracing the suggestive parameters recommended by the UGC.