The Journal of Business, Society, and Development (JBSD) is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, integrity, transparency, and ethical publishing practices.
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Manuscripts are evaluated based on:
- Originality
- Relevance
- Methodological rigor
- Scholarly contribution
- Clarity and coherence
Editorial Decision
The editorial team reserves the right to:
- Accept manuscripts
- Request minor or major revisions
- Reject manuscripts that fail to meet journal standards
The Editor-in-Chief’s decision regarding publication is final.
Publication Ethics
The journal adheres to ethical publishing standards and expects all stakeholders—authors, editors, and reviewers—to uphold honesty, transparency, confidentiality, and professionalism.
The journal does not tolerate:
- Plagiarism
- Data fabrication or falsification
- Duplicate publication
- Unethical research practices
Open Access Policy
JBSD promotes wider dissemination of knowledge and may provide open access to published articles to enhance visibility and citation impact.
Conflict of Interest
Authors, editors, and reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may influence the review or publication process.
Retraction Policy
Published articles may be corrected or retracted where evidence of ethical misconduct, major errors, or scientific malpractice is identified.
