The Journal of Business Management and Technology Advancement (JBMTA) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity, publication ethics, and professional conduct. The journal follows internationally recognized ethical publishing principles and expects all participants in the publication process—including authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers—to adhere to these standards.

This policy is developed in accordance with the principles and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and internationally accepted scholarly publishing standards.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JBMTA must ensure that:

Originality and Authenticity

• Submitted work is original and has not been published previously.
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal simultaneously.
• All sources and references are properly acknowledged.

Data Integrity

• Research data are accurate, reliable, and honestly presented.
• Fabrication, falsification, manipulation, or selective reporting of data is strictly prohibited.
• Authors should retain research data and provide them when requested for verification.

Multiple, Redundant, or Duplicate Publication

• Authors must not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time.
• Duplicate or redundant publication is considered unethical and unacceptable.

Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant contributions to:

• Research conception and design.
• Data collection, analysis, or interpretation.
• Manuscript drafting or critical revision.
• Final approval of the manuscript.

All listed authors must agree to the submission and publication of the manuscript.

Acknowledgment of Sources

Authors must properly cite all publications, data sources, ideas, and materials that influenced the research.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Any use of AI-assisted tools in manuscript preparation must be disclosed appropriately. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the submitted work.

Plagiarism Policy

JBMTA has a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism.

Plagiarism includes:

• Copying text without proper citation.
• Presenting another person's ideas, data, or findings as one's own.
• Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication.
• Improper paraphrasing without acknowledgment.

Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism may be:

• Rejected before publication.
• Returned for correction.
• Retracted after publication if misconduct is confirmed.

Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers are expected to:

Confidentiality

• Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents.
• Not share manuscript content with unauthorized individuals.

Objectivity

• Conduct reviews fairly, objectively, and professionally.
• Avoid personal criticism of authors.

Constructive Evaluation

• Provide clear, detailed, and evidence-based comments.
• Assist authors in improving the quality of their work.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline review assignments if they have:

• Personal relationships with the authors.
• Financial interests related to the manuscript.
• Professional conflicts that could compromise impartiality.

Ethical Concerns

Reviewers should promptly report suspected:

• Plagiarism.
• Data fabrication or falsification.
• Duplicate publication.
• Ethical misconduct.

Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

Fair Editorial Decisions

• Evaluating manuscripts solely on academic merit.
• Ensuring impartial and unbiased editorial decisions.
• Maintaining the integrity of the peer-review process.

Confidentiality

• Protecting the confidentiality of authors, reviewers, and submitted manuscripts.

Conflict of Interest Management

Editors must not handle manuscripts in which they have competing interests.

Publication Integrity

Editors may:

• Request corrections.
• Publish expressions of concern.
• Retract articles when serious ethical violations are identified.

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

• Plagiarism
• Data fabrication
• Data falsification
• Citation manipulation
• Image manipulation
• Misrepresentation of authorship
• Undisclosed conflicts of interest
• Duplicate or redundant publication

Any allegation of misconduct will be investigated according to established ethical procedures.

Human Participants and Ethical Approval

Where applicable, authors must:

• Obtain approval from an appropriate ethics committee or institutional review board.
• Ensure informed consent has been obtained from research participants.
• Protect participant privacy, confidentiality, and personal information.

Authors may be required to provide evidence of ethical approval upon request.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to maintaining the accuracy of the scholarly record.

Corrections

Corrections may be published when minor errors are identified that do not invalidate the research findings.

Retractions

Articles may be retracted in cases involving:

• Proven research misconduct.
• Major errors affecting research validity.
• Plagiarism.
• Duplicate publication.
• Unethical research practices.

Retraction notices will remain permanently linked to the original article.

Complaints and Appeals

Authors, reviewers, and readers may submit complaints or appeals concerning:

• Editorial decisions.
• Peer-review procedures.
• Publication ethics concerns.
• Alleged misconduct.

All complaints will be investigated fairly, transparently, and confidentially by the Editorial Board.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

JBMTA is dedicated to promoting responsible research, academic honesty, transparency, and ethical publishing practices. The journal expects all participants in the publication process to uphold these principles and contribute to maintaining the integrity and credibility of scholarly communication.