Publication Ethics

This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the publication process of this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewers, and the publisher. This statement is based on COPE’s Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

Editor Responsibilities

• The editor of Professional Business Journal (PBJ) is responsible for deciding which articles to publish through editorial board meetings.
• Editors treat all submitted manuscripts fairly and without discrimination.
• Editors maintain confidentiality of manuscript information.
• Unpublished manuscripts will not be used for the editor’s personal research.

Reviewer Responsibilities

• Reviewers assist in editorial decisions and manuscript improvement.
• Reviews must be objective with clear arguments.
• Reviewers must maintain confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.

Author Responsibilities

• Authors must submit original, honest, and plagiarism-free work.
• Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere.
• All references and sources must be cited properly.
• Authors must accept revisions that do not alter the substance of the article.

Publisher Responsibilities

• Professional Business Journal (PBJ) ensures proper publishing practices.
• The publisher protects editorial freedom, copyrights, and privacy.