Publication Ethic

RIBH: Journal of Integrated Economy and Business Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. All stakeholders—authors, reviewers, editors, and the editorial board—are expected to follow ethical guidelines based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Authors’ Responsibilities

  • Submit original manuscripts free of plagiarism.

  • Cite all references accurately and responsibly.

  • Do not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal.

  • Include all individuals who contributed as authors.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest.

  • Revise manuscripts based on editorial and reviewer feedback.

Reviewers’ Responsibilities

  • Provide objective, timely, and professional reviews.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscript contents.

  • Avoid using manuscript content for personal gain.

  • Inform the editor of conflicts of interest or if the manuscript is beyond their expertise.

Editors’ Responsibilities

  • Make publication decisions based solely on the manuscript’s academic merit.

  • Ensure a fair and transparent editorial process.

  • Maintain confidentiality of submissions and identities.

  • Address any ethical issues or misconduct thoroughly and fairly.

Misconduct Handling

Any case of plagiarism, data fabrication, or copyright violation will be taken seriously. Confirmed misconduct may lead to manuscript rejection or post-publication retraction.