Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Business and Innovation journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors’ Responsibilities:
- Submit original, unpublished work and appropriately cite all sources.
- Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submissions.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities:
- Provide objective, timely, and constructive reviews.
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content.
- Declare conflicts of interest when applicable.

Editors’ Responsibilities:
- Ensure fair and unbiased editorial decisions.
- Maintain confidentiality of submissions.
- Act on ethical issues and misconduct if identified.

Misconduct such as plagiarism, redundant publication, or authorship manipulation will result in immediate rejection or retraction. The journal follows COPE’s recommended procedures in handling ethical complaints.