Publication Ethics

Global Journal of Business, Commerce, Economics and Management Research (GJBCEMR) upholds high standards of publication ethics and research integrity. The journal expects its authors, reviewers, editors, and editorial board members to follow acceptable standards of scholarly publishing.

To maintain the quality and credibility of the scholarly record, the journal strives to foster transparency, fairness, and accountability in the submission, peer review, and publication processes.

Responsibilities of Authors

Manuscripts submitted to GJBCEMR must be original, and authors must ensure that work is accurate and prepared according to accepted ethical standards. Submissions must not have been published previously or be under consideration elsewhere.

Authors are responsible for:

  • Submitting original and unpublished work
  • Presenting research findings accurately and truthfully
  • Providing appropriate citations and acknowledgments for all sources used
  • Avoiding plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification
  • Ensuring authorship reflects actual scholarly contributions
  • Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest related to the submitted work

The journal is committed to addressing or removing manuscripts if ethical issues are identified.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism and academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited in GJBCEMR. All submissions may be checked for plagiarism prior to peer review.

Plagiarism, duplicate publication, or improper citation may result in rejection. The journal promotes ethical citation practices and academic honesty.

Peer Review Ethics

Peer review is essential to ensuring quality and reliability of published research. Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, confidentially, and professionally.

Reviewers should:

  • Provide fair and constructive assessments
  • Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
  • Avoid conflicts of interest
  • Report ethical concerns or misconduct when necessary
  • Base reviews on academic merit and scientific quality

Editorial decisions are based on originality, relevance, methodological quality, and contribution.

Editorial Responsibilities

The editorial team ensures a fair, impartial, and transparent publication process. Editorial decisions are independent and not influenced by nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or academic background.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identities
  • Evaluate submissions based solely on scholarly merit
  • Avoid conflicts of interest in editorial decisions
  • Address allegations of misconduct appropriately
  • Ensure adherence to ethical publishing standards

Corrections and Retractions

If significant errors, ethical concerns, or misconduct are identified after publication, the journal will issue corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.

Commitment to Research Integrity

GJBCEMR promotes responsible scholarly communication and ethical publishing in business, commerce, economics, finance, management, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal strives to maintain a transparent, professional, and trustworthy environment for researchers, reviewers, and readers worldwide.