Publication Ethics

Business System & Innovation Journal (BSIJ) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal. This statement explains the ethical behavior expected of all parties involved in the publication of articles in this journal, including authors, the Editor-in-Chief, the Editorial Board, reviewers, and the publisher (Yayasan Fathurrahman, Tembilahan, Indonesia), as well as the handling of alleged breaches of research ethics. This policy refers to the COPE Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors and international publication ethics standards.

Publication Ethics Guidelines

The publication of articles in a peer-reviewed scientific journal is an essential foundation in the development of a reliable body of knowledge. Articles published in BSIJ reflect the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Therefore, ethical standards of behavior are expected to be agreed upon and adhered to by all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

Yayasan Fathurrahman, as the publisher of BSIJ, manages the journal professionally and responsibly at all stages of publication. The publisher is committed to ensuring that advertisements, commercial collaborations, or other sources of funding do not influence editorial decisions. The publisher, together with the Editorial Board, will also assist communication with other journals or publishers when necessary to safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record.

Allegations of Research Misconduct

Research misconduct includes fabrication, falsification of data, citation manipulation, and plagiarism in the conduct or reporting of research. If indications of such misconduct are found in submitted manuscripts or published articles, the Editor is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record.

In cases of alleged misconduct, the Editor and Editorial Board will use COPE guidelines and flowcharts to handle complaints fairly and systematically, including conducting an initial assessment and, if necessary, further investigation. Manuscripts proven to contain ethical violations may be rejected before publication, while published articles may be subject to retraction, correction, or other relevant editorial actions, which will be clearly linked to the original article.

The corresponding author will be given the opportunity to provide a written explanation and clarification regarding the alleged misconduct. If, after evaluation, the violation is considered significant, the journal may involve the author’s institution to conduct a further investigation. Authors, journals, and institutions share a collective responsibility to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

Publication Decisions

Editors of BSIJ are responsible for deciding which articles are suitable for publication based on peer review results, novelty, methodological validity, and relevance to the journal’s focus and scope. Editors may refer to the Editorial Board’s policies and are bound by applicable legal requirements, such as those concerning defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Editors may consult with other editors or reviewers in making their decisions.

Complaints and Appeals

BSIJ provides clear procedures for handling complaints against the journal, editorial staff, the Editorial Board, or the publisher. Complaints may concern editorial processes, alleged citation manipulation, unfair manuscript assessment, fraud in peer review, and other aspects related to journal governance. All complaints will be handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and referred to the appropriate authority within the journal’s structure to reach a fair resolution.

Fair Play

Editors evaluate manuscripts solely on the basis of their intellectual content, without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.

Confidentiality

Editors and all editorial staff must not disclose any information about submitted manuscripts to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, other editorial advisers, and the publisher, as appropriate.

Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest (Editors)

Unpublished material disclosed in a submitted manuscript must not be used in an editor’s own research without the explicit written consent of the author. Editors should avoid handling manuscripts if they have financial, professional, or personal conflicts of interest with the authors or the institutions connected to the manuscripts.