Publication Etics

This statement clarifies the ethical behaviors and legal standards from all parties involved in the publication process of Jurnal Bisnis Manajemen dan Akuntansi, including authors, editorial board members, reviewers, and the publishers. The journal expects all parties to understand the ethical policies before submitting or agreeing to review articles. This statement is based on the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

1. Author Responsibilities

Authors must submit original work that has not been previously published and is not under consideration by any other journal or publisher. Original articles should not merely replicate previous work. Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal is unethical and unacceptable. Original research articles must be presented in detail and accurately. Proper citation is required when replicating the work, ideas, or words of others to minimize the risk of plagiarism and other research misconduct, including data falsification. This is often found in the practice of modifying results, sources, and inappropriate interpretations to make the elaboration believable.

Authors must inform the editor if they discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their publication to arrange for retraction or correction. If necessary, authors should disclose data to the editor during the review process to ensure the accuracy of the report. Proper acknowledgment of individuals involved should always be made. If individuals have made significant or substantial contributions to the conception, design, conduct, or interpretation of the reported research, they should be listed as co-authors. Relevant authors have the responsibility to ensure that co-authors agree to the submission of their work for publication. Relevant authors should also disclose any sources of funding and declare that these sources do not affect the outcome of the report.

2. Editor Responsibilities

The editor is responsible for the initial review of manuscripts to evaluate their originality and conduct a preliminary screening for any research misconduct. During the review process, the editor should consider only the content of the article, without regard to the author's gender, race, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, nationality, or philosophy. Any information related to the authors and unpublished materials treated as confidential documents must not be shared with individuals outside the article publication process or used for the editor's own research without written permission from the authors. The editor is responsible for selecting peer reviewers fairly and wisely, ensuring they have adequate expertise and avoiding conflicts of interest. The editorial board is responsible for making decisions regarding the publication of articles. If evidence of research misconduct, such as plagiarism, copyright infringement, or defamation, is found, the editor has the right to contact the authors to clarify and confirm the data in the article. These rights and responsibilities are granted to the editorial team to ensure ethical and high-quality articles.

3. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are individuals who assist the editorial team in making decisions and enhancing the quality of articles. Therefore, reviewers play a crucial role in every scientific journal publication. Reviewers should provide high-quality feedback on the manuscripts assigned to them. This feedback should be constructive, clearly stated, and supported by arguments or references. The review process must be conducted objectively, ensuring that personal criticisms of the author do not influence the evaluation of the work.Reviewers who feel unqualified or unable to provide feedback in a timely manner should inform the editor and withdraw from the review process. If a reviewer wishes to pass the manuscript to a colleague for review, they must obtain prior permission from the editor. Reviewers should disclose any lack of interest to the editor before accepting a review or during the review process. They should decline to review if there is a conflict of interest, collaboration, or other relationship challenges with one of the authors, organizations, or institutions associated with the article.

All information during the peer review process must be kept confidential and not exploited. Reviewers have the responsibility to provide recommendations and inform the editor if evidence of misconduct is found during the peer review process.

4. Journal and Publisher Responsibilities

Journals and publishers must be committed to ensuring that funding sources do not influence editorial decisions. They should develop policies that accommodate the advancement of scientific knowledge and the protection of intellectual property rights. Journals and publishers must allow for corrections, retractions, and revisions by authors through flexible mechanisms.