COPE Guidelines

The Al-Zaytoonah University Journal of Business (ZJJB) adheres to the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure ethical publishing practices and integrity in scholarly communication.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and follows internationally recognized best practices in academic publishing.

Responsibilities of Authors

• Submit original and unpublished work.
• Ensure proper citation of all sources.
• Avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest.
• Ensure that all co-authors have approved the submission.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Ensure a fair, unbiased, and timely review process.
• Make decisions based solely on academic merit.
• Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Take appropriate action in cases of ethical misconduct.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

• Provide objective and constructive feedback.
• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts.
• Identify relevant work not cited by the authors.
• Declare any conflicts of interest.

Handling Misconduct

In cases of suspected ethical misconduct, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data manipulation, the journal will follow COPE guidelines to investigate and take appropriate action.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal is committed to correcting errors and retracting articles when necessary, in accordance with COPE standards.

Transparency and Integrity

The journal promotes transparency in editorial processes and ensures that all decisions are made ethically and responsibly.

COPE Compliance

The journal encourages all participants in the publication process to familiarize themselves with COPE principles and adhere to its ethical guidelines.

For more information, please refer to the official COPE website.