Author Policies

Welcome to the Author Policies page. Please review the following policies carefully.

Welcome to the Global Journal of Business Management's Author Policies page. This section provides a comprehensive overview of the key policies and guidelines that authors must follow when submitting their manuscripts to the journal.

 Manuscript Preparation

Authors should ensure that their manuscripts adhere to the journal's formatting guidelines, which include specific rules for document layout, referencing style, figures, and tables. Manuscripts should be prepared using the appropriate template, which can be downloaded from our website.

For detailed guidelines on manuscript preparation, please visit our Manuscript Preparation Guidelines page.

Plagiarism Policy

The Global Journal of Business Management upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism. All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism detection to ensure that the work is original. Authors are expected to properly attribute sources and use citations in accordance with the appropriate referencing style.

For more details on the plagiarism policy and detection process, please read our full Plagiarism Policy.

Complaints Policy

If authors or reviewers have concerns regarding the review or publication process, they may submit a formal complaint to the editorial board. The board will review complaints impartially and take corrective actions as needed.

To learn more about how to submit a complaint and the procedures for handling complaints, visit our Complaints Policy.

Article Processing Charge (APC)

The journal levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover the costs of publishing and open access dissemination. This charge is applicable after the article is accepted for publication. Authors should review the current APC rates before submitting their manuscript.

Find detailed information on APC rates and payment instructions in our APC Policy.

Rights and Grants to the Author

Authors retain copyright over their published work. However, by submitting to the journal, they grant the Global Journal of Business Management an exclusive license to publish the article. Authors are allowed to share the article after it is published, provided the proper citation is given.

Learn more about the rights and grants to authors by visiting our Rights and Grants to Authors page.

Data Sharing Policy

The Global Journal of Business Management encourages authors to share the raw data underlying their research. This enhances transparency and allows other researchers to replicate studies. Authors are expected to provide data availability statements that disclose whether data will be made publicly available and, if not, why.

For full details on our data sharing policy, please visit our Data Sharing Policy page.

Checklist

Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure that it meets all of the journal's requirements, including formatting, references, ethical compliance, and completeness. A submission checklist is available to help guide the process.

Download our Submission Checklist to ensure you don't miss any important steps.

Sample Paper

To assist authors in formatting their manuscript correctly, we provide a sample paper that demonstrates the appropriate structure, referencing style, and other formatting guidelines. Authors should use the sample paper as a template for their submission.

Download the Sample Paper here.

Open Access Policy

All articles published in the Global Journal of Business Management are made freely available online under the Creative Commons license. This policy promotes the dissemination of knowledge and makes academic research accessible to a wider audience.

For more details, please refer to our Open Access Policy.

Submission of Manuscript

Manuscripts must be submitted online via the journal’s submission system. Authors should ensure that their submission is complete, including all necessary files (e.g., manuscript, figures, tables, etc.), and complies with the journal's formatting guidelines.

For complete submission instructions, please visit the Manuscript Submission Guidelines page.

Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy

In cases where an article contains significant errors after publication, the Global Journal of Business Management will issue errata or corrigenda. In extreme cases of research misconduct or major errors, articles may be retracted entirely.

For more information, see our Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy.

APC Waiver Policy

The journal may offer a waiver of the Article Processing Charge (APC) under certain circumstances, such as for authors from low-income countries or in cases of financial hardship. Authors who wish to apply for an APC waiver should contact the editorial office with their request.

Learn more about the waiver process in our APC Waiver Policy.

Human and Animal Rights Policy

All research involving human participants or animals must adhere to ethical guidelines and obtain the necessary approvals from relevant ethical committees before submission. Authors must ensure compliance with ethical standards, and any manuscript that does not meet these standards will not be accepted for publication.

For more information, visit our Human and Animal Rights Policy.

Digital Preservation

To ensure long-term access to articles, the Global Journal of Business Management implements a robust digital preservation policy. Published articles are archived and can be accessed for years to come through the journal's website and external repositories.

For more details on our digital preservation practices, visit the Digital Preservation Policy.

Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent

Authors conducting studies involving human participants must ensure that they have obtained informed consent and that participant privacy is protected. All manuscripts should clearly describe the methods used to obtain consent and protect participant information.

Visit our Privacy and Informed Consent Policy for more details.

Licensing Policy

By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the journal a license to publish the article and make it available under a Creative Commons License. Authors should review the licensing terms before submission to understand the extent of the permissions granted.

Learn more about our Licensing Policy.

Author’s Agreement Form

Authors must sign and submit an Author’s Agreement Form, confirming their compliance with the journal’s policies, including copyright and licensing agreements. This form ensures clarity regarding authorship rights and obligations.

For more information and to download the agreement form, please visit our Author’s Agreement Form page.

Withdrawal Policy

Once a manuscript has been accepted for publication, it cannot be withdrawn unless under exceptional circumstances. If an author wishes to withdraw their manuscript, they must notify the editorial office in writing with justification for their request.