PEER REVIEW POLICY

The International Journal of Business Insights (IJBI) is committed to ensuring a rigorous, fair, and transparent review process for all submitted manuscripts.

1. Review Model

IJBI uses a Double-Blind Peer Review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure unbiased evaluation.

2. Initial Screening

All submissions undergo an initial check for:

• Relevance to the journal scope
• Originality and quality
• Ethical compliance
• Plagiarism (checked through reliable software)

Manuscripts not meeting these criteria may be declined before external review.

3. External Review

Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two expert reviewers. Reviewers assess:

• Originality and significance
• Research design and methodology
• Quality of analysis
• Contribution to the field
• Overall clarity and presentation

Review outcomes include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

4. Revisions and Decision

Authors revise manuscripts based on reviewer feedback and provide a response to comments.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision, considering reviewer recommendations and quality of revisions.

5. Confidentiality & Ethics

All manuscripts and reviews are kept confidential.
IJBI follows COPE ethical standards and does not tolerate plagiarism, data manipulation, or unethical research practices.

6. Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback and declare any conflicts of interest.

7. Appeals

Authors may appeal decisions by submitting a written justification. Appeals are reviewed by the Editorial Board.

 

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ARTICLE RETRACTION POLICY

The International Journal of Business Insights (IJBI) is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. To maintain the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of the scholarly record, the journal may retract published articles under specific circumstances. Retractions are carried out in accordance with internationally recognized publication ethics guidelines, including those of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Grounds for Retraction

An article may be retracted when:

1. Significant Scientific Errors
   Substantial mistakes are identified that invalidate the article’s findings or conclusions. This may include:
• Clear evidence that the results are unreliable due to data fabrication, falsification, or other forms of research misconduct.
• Honest errors, such as miscalculations, methodological flaws, or experimental mistakes that critically affect the validity of the research.
2. Redundant or Duplicate Publication
   The article contains material that has been previously published elsewhere without appropriate citation, permission, or justification. This includes cases where authors submit substantially similar content to multiple journals concurrently or sequentially.
3. Ethical Misconduct
   Ethical breaches that undermine the integrity of the work, including:
• Plagiarism: Use of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without appropriate acknowledgement, including misuse of confidential peer-review content.
• Improper Authorship Practices: Instances such as guest, gift, or ghost authorship, or disputes that violate authorship criteria as outlined by COPE.
4. Unethical Research Practices
   The study involves unethical research methodologies, absence of required ethical approval, manipulation of data, or violation of human or animal research standards.

Non-Compliance with Financial Obligations
In cases where authors fail to fulfil mandatory publication fee requirements—even after being given a grace period of up to 60 days—the journal reserves the right to retract the published article. This measure ensures procedural fairness and supports the sustainability of the open-access publication model.

 

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OPEN ACCESS POLICY

The International Journal of Business Insights (IJBI) is fully committed to promoting unrestricted access to high-quality scholarly research. In line with global best practices and the principles of open knowledge dissemination, the journal provides immediate and free access to all published content. We firmly believe that removing financial and legal barriers to research enhances global learning, fosters innovation, and supports equitable knowledge sharing.

Access and Usage Rights

IJBI operates under a Gold Open Access model, which ensures that:

• All published articles are available online without any subscription fees, access charges, or registration requirements.
• Users, including individuals and institutions, may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to full texts, or utilize the articles for any lawful and non-commercial or commercial purpose, provided proper attribution is given.

Licensing

All articles published in IJBI are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows users to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose.
• Use the content freely, including for commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the source is clearly cited.

Commitment to Open Knowledge

By adopting an open-access framework, IJBI aims to:

• Enhance global visibility and readership of scholarly work.
• Promote interdisciplinary research collaboration.
• Support scholars from diverse regions by ensuring unrestricted access to academic resources.
• Contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the social sciences and related fields.

 

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PRIVACY STATEMENT

 

The International Journal of Business Insights (IJBI) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all users, authors, reviewers, and contributors who interact with our journal platform. We adhere to strict confidentiality standards and ensure that data is handled responsibly and ethically.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Any personal information provided on this journal site—including names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details—is collected solely for the legitimate operational purposes of the journal. These purposes include, but are not limited to:

• Managing article submissions and peer-review processes
• Communicating with authors, reviewers, and editorial board members
• Disseminating journal updates, notifications, and publication information
• Facilitating indexing, editorial workflows, and administrative requirements

Confidentiality and Data Protection

IJBI guarantees that:

• Personal information will be used exclusively for the purposes specified by the journal.
• No personal data will be shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to any third party unrelated to the journal's operations.
• Access to personal information is restricted to authorized editorial and administrative personnel who require such access to perform their duties.
• We maintain industry-standard security measures to protect all user data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

User Rights

Users retain the right to:

• Request correction or updating of their personal information
• Inquire about how their data is being used
• Request removal of their information from the journal’s records, subject to editorial and legal obligations

Commitment to Ethical Data Handling

IJBI follows best practices in data protection and complies with internationally recognized ethical guidelines for scholarly publishing. We are fully dedicated to maintaining transparency, trust, and respect for the privacy of all individuals associated with the journal.