Publication Ethics

Business Research and Administration Innovation (BRAIN) adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines set forth by reputable organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). The journal is committed to ensuring ethical practices at all stages of the publication process, from manuscript submission to post-publication.

Author Responsibilities:

Authors submitting manuscripts to BRAIN must adhere to the following ethical guidelines:

  • Originality and Plagiarism: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and properly cite sources or reproduce content from other publications.
  • Authorship: All individuals who have made significant contributions to the research must be listed as authors. Any person or entity that has contributed to the research in a substantive way should be acknowledged.
  • Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation.
  • Data Access and Retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data related to their manuscript for editorial review and should be prepared to retain such data for a reasonable period after publication.

Editorial Responsibilities:

The editorial team of BRAIN is responsible for:

  • Fair Review Process: Ensuring that all submitted manuscripts are evaluated based on their academic merit and without regard to the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, or institutional affiliation.
  • Confidentiality: Maintaining the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and not disclosing any information about a submitted manuscript to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, potential reviewers, and editorial board members.
  • Conflict of Interest: Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest and ensuring unbiased editorial decisions.

Peer Review Process:

BRAIN utilizes a double-blind peer review process, where both the identities of the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are expected to provide constructive feedback to improve the quality of submitted manuscripts.

Publication Decisions:

The editorial decision to accept or reject a manuscript is based on its originality, significance, clarity, and relevance to the journal's scope. Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests, political pressure, or personal biases.

Post-Publication Issues:

If errors or inaccuracies are discovered in published articles, BRAIN will promptly investigate and, if necessary, publish corrections, retractions, or apologies as appropriate.

Open Access Policy:

BRAIN is an open-access journal, providing immediate and free access to its content, ensuring that research findings are widely accessible to the global community without financial or technical barriers.

Ethical Guidelines for Journal Contributors:

Contributors to BRAIN, including authors, reviewers, and editorial board members, are expected to uphold these ethical standards and promote integrity in research and publication practices.

Contact Information:

For any questions or concerns regarding publication ethics at BRAIN, please contact the editorial office.