Doctors In Business Journal
Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement
Doctors In Business Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing and scholarly integrity. The journal adheres to internationally recognized ethical guidelines for academic publishing, including the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). This statement outlines the ethical responsibilities of authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher to ensure transparency, accountability, and academic rigor throughout the publication process.
Editorial Responsibility and Independence
The editorial team of Doctors In Business Journal maintains full editorial independence and is responsible for all decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection. Editorial decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of submissions, including originality, methodological soundness, clarity, relevance to the journal’s scope, and contribution to the fields of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional practice. Commercial considerations, institutional affiliations, sponsorship, or personal interests do not influence editorial decisions.
Editors are committed to fair, unbiased, and timely peer review. Confidentiality is maintained at all stages of the review process, and editors do not disclose information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or editorial staff as appropriate.
Peer Review Process
Doctors In Business Journal employs a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and credibility of published research. Manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo editorial screening followed by peer review conducted by qualified experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on subject expertise, academic credentials, and absence of conflicts of interest.
Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, provide constructive feedback, and maintain strict confidentiality. Any suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices, must be reported to the editorial office.
Author Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to Doctors In Business Journal are required to ensure that their work is original, accurate, and ethically conducted. Submissions must not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal at the time of submission. All sources must be appropriately cited, and plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
Authorship should reflect significant intellectual contribution to the research, including study conception, design, analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission. Any changes to authorship after submission must be justified and approved by the editorial office.
Authors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could be perceived as potential conflicts of interest. Where applicable, authors must confirm that their research complied with relevant ethical standards, institutional guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Research Integrity and Data Transparency
Doctors In Business Journal promotes research integrity and transparency. Authors may be asked to provide access to data, methodological details, or supporting materials to allow verification of results. Data fabrication, falsification, selective reporting, or manipulation of results constitutes unethical behavior and will result in rejection or retraction of the article. The journal encourages reproducible research and responsible reporting of findings, including acknowledgment of limitations and potential biases.
Conflicts of Interest
All participants in the publication process, including authors, editors, and reviewers, must disclose any conflicts of interest that could influence the interpretation or evaluation of a manuscript. Conflicts of interest may include financial interests, professional affiliations, advisory roles, or personal relationships. Disclosures are reviewed by the editorial team and, when relevant, published alongside the article.
Ethical Oversight and Misconduct
Doctors In Business Journal takes allegations of publication misconduct seriously. Suspected cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, unethical research practices, or manipulation of the peer review process are investigated in accordance with COPE guidelines. Where misconduct is confirmed, appropriate actions may include manuscript rejection, article retraction, correction notices, or notification of relevant institutions.
The journal reserves the right to retract or correct published articles when significant errors or ethical violations are identified, whether discovered before or after publication.
Corrections, Retractions, and Expressions of Concern
When errors are identified that affect the accuracy or integrity of a published article, the journal will issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern as appropriate. All such notices are published promptly, clearly identified, and linked to the original article to maintain transparency and trust in the scholarly record.
Accessibility and Archiving
Doctors In Business Journal is committed to long-term accessibility and preservation of published content. The journal supports open scholarly communication and ensures that articles remain accessible through appropriate digital archiving and indexing services.
Commitment to Ethical Scholarship
Doctors In Business Journal seeks to advance ethical, responsible, and impactful scholarship at the intersection of business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional practice. By adhering to established ethical standards, the journal aims to foster trust among authors, reviewers, readers, and indexing organizations while contributing meaningfully to the global academic community.