At GPH-International Journal of Business Management, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct in our publication processes. This page outlines our publication ethics guidelines, which are designed to ensure the integrity and quality of research published in our journal.

1. Ethical Standards

• Authorship: All authors listed on the manuscript must have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission for publication.

• Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is original and that all sources are appropriately cited. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is not tolerated and will result in rejection of the manuscript.

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that could influence the research or its interpretation. This includes financial support from organizations that could be perceived to influence the results or conclusions of the study.

2. Peer Review Process

• Confidentiality: The peer review process is confidential. Reviewers are required to keep the content of the manuscript and any related discussions confidential. Disclosing any part of the manuscript before publication is prohibited.

• Fairness and Objectivity: Reviewers are expected to provide unbiased and objective evaluations of the manuscript based on its scientific merit. Personal biases or conflicts of interest should not influence the review process.

• Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews in a timely manner, as specified by the journal. Delays in the review process should be communicated to the editorial office.

3. Editorial Responsibilities

• Decision Making: The editorial team is responsible for making publication decisions based on the peer review process and the manuscript’s adherence to ethical standards. Decisions are made impartially and based on the quality and originality of the research.

• Corrections and Retractions: The journal is committed to promptly correcting any errors or inaccuracies that are identified post-publication. If significant issues are found, including ethical violations, the journal will issue retractions or corrections as appropriate.

• Transparency: The editorial team will ensure transparency in the publication process and address any concerns related to ethical issues raised by authors, reviewers, or readers.

4. Author Responsibilities

• Research Integrity: Authors must conduct their research with integrity, ensuring that their findings are accurate and reliable. They must adhere to ethical guidelines relevant to their field of study.

• Data Availability: Authors should be prepared to share their data and methodology upon request to allow verification of results and to support the reproducibility of their research.

• Ethical Approval: Research involving human subjects or animals must have obtained appropriate ethical approval from relevant institutions or ethics committees before submission.

5. Complaints and Appeals

• Handling Complaints: Any ethical concerns or complaints related to published articles or the publication process should be directed to the editorial office. The journal will investigate all complaints thoroughly and take appropriate actions.

• Appeals Process: Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written request to the editorial office. The appeal will be reviewed by the editorial board, and a final decision will be communicated.

For further information or inquiries about our publication ethics, please contact us at info@gphjournal.org.