Jana Nexus: Journal of Business and Management Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and takes all possible measures against publication malpractice. The journal follows internationally recognized guidelines to ensure integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing.
Responsibilities of Authors
Authors are expected to present original and accurate research. The following principles must be adhered to:
- Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original. Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must be given. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
- Data Accuracy: Authors should present an accurate account of the work performed, with sufficient detail to permit replication. Fabrication or falsification of data is unethical.
- Multiple Submissions: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal simultaneously.
- Authorship Criteria: All individuals listed as authors must have made significant contributions to the research.
- Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence their work.
- Acknowledgment of Sources: Proper citation of all sources and contributions must be provided.
Responsibilities of Reviewers
Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring the quality of publications and are expected to:
- Confidentiality: Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.
- Objectivity: Provide unbiased and constructive feedback based on academic merit.
- Acknowledgment of Sources: Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
- Conflict of Interest: Decline review assignments where a conflict of interest exists.
- Timeliness: Complete reviews within the stipulated timeframe.
Responsibilities of Editors
Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity of the journal and must:
- Fair Decision-Making: Evaluate manuscripts based on academic merit without discrimination.
- Confidentiality: Ensure that information regarding manuscripts is kept confidential.
- Conflict of Interest: Avoid handling manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.
- Publication Decisions: Take responsibility for acceptance or rejection of manuscripts based on reviewers’ recommendations and journal policies.
- Addressing Misconduct: Take appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical violations.
Ethical Oversight
The journal is committed to ensuring ethical compliance in research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data. Authors must provide necessary approvals and consents where applicable.
Handling of Malpractice
In cases of suspected or proven misconduct (such as plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices), the journal will take appropriate actions, including:
- Rejection of the manuscript
- Retraction of published articles
- Notification to authors’ institutions or affiliated organizations
- Temporary or permanent ban on future submissions
Corrections and Retractions
The journal will publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary to maintain the integrity of the academic record.