Ethics and Best Practices

At Newman Business Review, we are firmly committed to the highest standards of academic integrity, editorial transparency, and ethical responsibility. This section presents our fundamental policies and practices that guarantee the quality, trust, and credibility of the content we publish.

The guidelines described herein are aligned with the fundamental principles (Core Practices) of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices) and the indexing criteria of international databases such as Scopus. Our goal is to ensure a fair, rigorous, and respectful editorial environment for authors, reviewers, readers, and the scientific community in general.

Below, our editorial and ethical policies are detailed, organized into distinct key areas that govern the operation and management of the journal.

Declaration of Ethics and Publication Malpractice

The ethics and malpractice statement is available in English on the journal's website.

The Newman Business Review Journal focuses on publishing articles that meet the highest standards of quality and ethics. We maintain these ethical principles at all stages of the publication process and with all members of our journal, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. Plagiarism and any other unethical behavior are strictly prohibited.

CHAPTER 1. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORS

Article 1. Originality and plagiarism. Authors ensure that the submitted research work is original and that the text or materials used appropriately reference it. They guarantee that the work does not contain parts of other authors' research or fragments of other articles, even if they belong to the same author, and confirm the accuracy of the data presented. Plagiarism, in any of its forms or methods, is considered unethical behavior and is categorically rejected by the journal.

Article 2. Multiple and/or repetitive publications. The author is obliged to submit, along with their research work, a “Declaration of Patrimonial Rights of the Author,” in which they must certify that the manuscript is unpublished and assign its intellectual property to the journal's editorial committee. The submission and/or publication of the same work in various journals constitutes unethical behavior and will be rejected by the journal.

Article 3. Recognition of the list of sources used. The author must always provide the correct reference for the sources and contributions mentioned in the article, properly acknowledging the work of other authors. It is necessary to include all publications used in the preparation of the work. Furthermore, private research methods, such as conversations, communications, or dialogues with third parties, are prohibited unless explicit written permission is obtained from those involved. Similarly, the handling of confidential aspects, such as manuscript reviews or grant applications, is prohibited without the explicit written permission of the corresponding author.

Article 4. Authorship of the article. Authorship corresponds to those individuals who made significant contributions to the development of the article. All individuals who have made substantial contributions must be listed as co-authors. It is requested that authors be correctly ranked according to their level of involvement in the work. The principal author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors review and approve the final version of the document prior to publication.

Article 5. Errors in published articles. If an author identifies a significant error or inaccuracy in their article, they must immediately inform the editorial team, providing all necessary information so that appropriate corrections can be included at the bottom of the article itself.

Article 6. Responsibility. The responsibility for what is disclosed in scientific articles falls entirely on the authors. By signing the "Declaration of Patrimonial Rights of the Author," the authors exonerate the IBJ journal from any legal action, claim for vindication, plagiarism, or any other kind of claim by third parties. Therefore, authors fully assume the consequences derived from the aforementioned actions.

Article 7. Use of generative AI in article writing. Authors are required to declare the use of generative Artificial Intelligence in the writing of the article. Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies should be used exclusively to improve the readability and style of the text. The use of AI tools to analyze data or draw conclusions during the research process is not permitted.

Article 8. Change of authorship and affiliation. The authorship of an article and the affiliation of the authors are fundamental ethical aspects. Modifying authorship (adding, deleting, or changing authors) or the affiliation declared when first submitting the manuscript will not be allowed, as these are determining factors for its admissibility.

Article 9. Withdrawal of manuscripts under review. Authors may withdraw their work at any time, provided they do so before being notified of the volume and issue in which the article will be published. This is done under the concept of “withdrawn by authors” before the journal. In exceptional cases, such as serious content errors or unethical actions detected after the acceptance or publication of the work, the IBJ will proceed to withdraw the article and remove it from its Library.

Article 10. Informed Consent. In cases where personal and sensitive information is used in the article, or in research involving human subjects, authors must comply with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki (https://www.wma.net/what-we-do/medical-ethics/declaration-of-helsinki/).

In addition, they must obtain informed consent from the relevant individuals and explicitly mention it in the text, indicating, when applicable, that the study had the approval of an institutional ethics committee. The identity of the participants must not be revealed unless strictly necessary and authorized by the individuals involved. Failure to respect anonymity, lack of informed consent, and publishing such information constitutes malpractice that violates ethical principles and is unacceptable to the journal.

Article 11. Transparency and interests. Authors must declare in the final version any conflict of interest or financial conflict that may interfere with the research results. Furthermore, they must disclose any financial support received for the preparation of the article.

CHAPTER 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF REVIEWERS

Article 12. Peer review. The peer review of articles is essential for the classification and publication of scientific works in our journal. Therefore, by accepting the evaluation of a manuscript, reviewers commit to carrying out their work objectively, impartially, honestly, constructively, and professionally, with the aim of contributing positively to scientific knowledge and its dissemination.

Article 13. Respect for deadlines. Reviewers commit to evaluating the works within the established timeframe, thereby respecting delivery deadlines. If a peer reviewer does not feel competent in the subject matter to be reviewed or cannot complete the evaluation within the scheduled time, they must immediately notify the journal's editorial team. At Newman Business Review, we strive to meet established deadlines out of consideration for the authors, their work, the reviewer team, and the editors.

Article 14. Confidentiality. All works submitted for review are confidential; therefore, it is expressly prohibited to share, discuss, or make available to third parties all or part of the article under review.

Article 15. Objectivity. Peer review will be carried out objectively using the automated Open Journal Systems (OJS), where reviewers can submit their assessments anonymously, fairly justifying their reasons, especially in the case of recommending against publishing the article. In addition, making personal judgments about the authors of the research will not be considered appropriate.

Article 16. Text review. Reviewers must carefully review the references cited in the articles under review, as well as identify potential references that the author may have omitted. Furthermore, they are obliged to inform the editorial committee of any similarity or attempt to mask information in the reviewed article compared to other works.

Article 17. Conflict of interest and disclosure. Peer reviewers have a moral obligation to refrain from reviewing articles in which there is any type of conflict of interest. Should such a situation arise, they must immediately notify the editorial team so that another reviewer can be assigned. In addition, confidential information or ideas obtained during the peer review process must be kept secret and not used for the reviewer's personal advantage.

CHAPTER 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EDITORS

Article 18. Selection of reviewers. The editorial committee is committed to rigorously selecting the most qualified and specialized reviewers for each research work. Reviewers will provide a critical and objective assessment of the submitted article. Generally, two reviewers are chosen for each work; however, a third reviewer may be appointed if one of the peers declines to evaluate a particular scientific article.

Article 19. Selection of articles. The editorial committee of the IBJ Journal is responsible for selecting the articles that will be published. The editor must adhere to the journal's ethical standards and all legal guidelines, including, but not limited to, those prohibiting defamation, copyright infringement, and plagiarism. Furthermore, the editor is free to discuss decisions related to article selection with the editorial team, the scientific committee, or a reviewer.

Article 20. Honesty. The journal's editorial committee commits to publishing articles that have been reviewed and approved by peer reviewers, based on the results they submit through the OJS format. This process is carried out without any discrimination based on the authors' race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, or political opinion. Editors must ensure that all published research material complies with internationally accepted ethical guidelines.

Article 21. Confidentiality. The editor and members of the editorial committee are strictly prohibited from disclosing, totally or partially, information about articles submitted for publication to third parties, reviewers, or members of the editorial committee. In addition, the committee commits to maintaining the confidentiality of the research works, as well as their authors and reviewers, ensuring intellectual integrity throughout the evaluation process.

Article 22. Decisions made. The editorial committee must not reverse its decisions or overturn those of previous editors once the decision (whether rejection or acceptance) has been communicated and sent, unless there is a reasoned analysis and justification. Furthermore, the editorial committee is responsible for publishing errata pages or making necessary corrections when the situation requires it.

Article 23. Similarity or plagiarism. Editors reserve the right to verify the originality of the manuscript using available software to detect inappropriate text similarities.

Article 24. Respect for deadlines. The editorial team is primarily responsible for ensuring agile compliance with established deadlines for manuscript management. The established deadlines are as follows: 90 days for the receipt of articles from the journal's last publication; 3 weeks for peer reviewers to review and send their assessments (if a deciding peer is needed, the deadline will be extended for 2 more weeks); and 2 weeks for authors to make necessary corrections; a process that will take place biannually. In addition, approved works that are not published in the latest issue will be considered for the next edition in recognition of the authors' efforts.

Article 25. Transparency and interests. The editorial team is prohibited from using unpublished material in their own research unless they have obtained the author's express written consent. Furthermore, the editor must refrain from considering manuscripts that present a conflict of interest due to any connection, whether competitive or mutual, with institutions, companies, authors, among others.

Publication Ethics

Policy I. Authorship and Contribution

The Newman Business Review reaffirms its commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethics in scientific authorship. These principles are essential to ensure the quality of our publications and foster respect within the academic community.

Based on the principles established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices), the following guidelines are established:

  1. Authorship standards
  • Authors must have made a substantial contribution to the conception, development, analysis, or drafting of the manuscript.
  • Each author must actively participate in the development of the work and approve the final version for publication.
  • All authors are responsible for the article's content, guaranteeing the veracity and accuracy of the data.
  • Each author must be able to account for any relevant aspect of the work.
  1. Recognition of contributions
  • A clear statement of the specific contribution of each author is required, preferably using the CRediT taxonomy (Contributor Roles Taxonomy: https://credit.niso.org/).
  • Individuals who collaborated on the work but do not meet the authorship criteria should be mentioned in the acknowledgments or another appropriate section.
  1. Authorship consent
  • Each author must declare their agreement with the manuscript's content and authorize its submission and publication in the journal.
  1. Order of authorship
  • The order of authors must reflect the magnitude of their contributions and be agreed upon among them in advance.
  • The journal will not modify the order of authorship without the explicit consent of all authors.
  1. Handling authorship conflicts
  • In the event of disputes, the Editorial Committee will act as a mediator, evaluating the available evidence.
  • Decisions will be made in accordance with the COPE guidelines and flowcharts on authorship disputes (https://publicationethics.org/guidance/Flowcharts).
  1. Review of authorship standards
  • The journal promotes compliance with international authorship regulations and may update these policies based on best editorial practices.

Policy II. Complaints and Appeals

The Newman Business Review maintains a transparent and equitable process for handling editorial complaints and appeals:

  • Complaints must be submitted in writing to the Editorial Committee within 30 days following the notification of the decision.
  • The committee will review the case and issue a reasoned response within a maximum period of 30 calendar days.
  • If the disagreement persists, the case may be transferred to the Legal Department of the publishing institution: the Escuela de Posgrado Newman.

Policy III. Conflicts of Interest

To ensure transparency in the editorial process, all authors, reviewers, and members of the Editorial Committee must declare any potential financial, academic, institutional, or personal conflict of interest.

  • It must be explicitly declared if there is a kinship, friendship, or direct collaboration with assigned editors or reviewers.
  • This information will be used exclusively to guarantee the impartiality of the evaluation process.

Policy IV. Data Sharing and Reproducibility

Newman Business Review firmly supports the principles of open science and promotes transparency and reproducibility in research. Therefore:

  • Authors are encouraged to deposit the data used in their research in reliable open repositories, following the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable: https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/).
  • It is suggested to include a direct link to the data (when applicable) and its use license in the article.
  • All articles and related data are available in open access, with licenses that allow their responsible reuse (e.g., Creative Commons CC-BY).
  • The journal encourages the use of persistent identifiers (such as DOIs for articles and datasets, and ORCIDs for authors) and compliance with metadata standards that ensure interoperability.
  • The journal does not share or commercialize personal data with third parties. Only the names and institutional emails of the authors are published, in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law.

Policy V. Ethical Oversight

The journal strictly adheres to international ethical regulations. For ethical oversight, we rely entirely on the following guidelines:

Any report of ethical misconduct (plagiarism, data manipulation, redundant publication, etc.) will be handled confidentially, objectively, and following the workflows established by COPE.

Policy VI. Intellectual Property

  • Upon submitting a manuscript, authors grant the publication and distribution rights to the journal, without affecting their intellectual property over the work.
  • Authors retain their moral rights and may reuse their texts for academic purposes with proper citation.
  • Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and not have rights assigned to third parties at the time of submission.
  • The journal publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0 at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows for sharing and adapting the content, provided the authors are properly credited.

Policy on Research Misconduct

  • Newman Business Review maintains a strict policy against any form of research misconduct, including plagiarism, citation manipulation, data falsification or fabrication, and redundant publication.
  • The Editorial Committee takes preventive and corrective measures to identify and avoid the publication of works that violate these principles. All manuscripts are evaluated using textual similarity detection tools and are reviewed in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices).
  • In the event of receiving a complaint or detecting potential malpractice, the editorial team will follow the procedures established by COPE at: (https://publicationethics.org/core-practices) to investigate and resolve the case objectively, confidentially, and fairly.
  • The journal does not tolerate or knowingly promote any form of unethical conduct and reserves the right to retract published articles if a serious infringement is proven.

Copyright and Licensing

  • Newman Business Review publishes its articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0, at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows anyone to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the published content, even for commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author and the source.
  • Upon submitting a manuscript, authors grant the publication and distribution rights to the journal, without affecting their intellectual property over the work. Authors retain their moral rights and may reuse their texts for academic purposes, provided the original source is properly cited.
  • This policy is aligned with open access principles and the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices) and the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA: https://oaspa.org/).
  • All published articles include this information in both their HTML and PDF versions. Furthermore, authors may archive the final published version in institutional or thematic repositories, provided the full reference to the original article is maintained.

Publication Fees

  • Newman Business Review does not charge any fees for the submission, processing, evaluation, or publication of scientific articles. This no-charge editorial model for authors is backed by the institutional support of the Escuela de Posgrado Newman.
  • The journal promotes open access and the free dissemination of knowledge, without economic barriers for authors or readers.

Access Policy

  • Newman Business Review is an open-access journal, meaning that all published scientific articles are freely available to readers, without the need for subscription or payment for viewing or downloading.
  • The journal publishes under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which allows users to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the content, provided corresponding credit is given to the authors and the original source.
  • This open-access model is aligned with open science principles and seeks to foster the free and responsible dissemination of academic knowledge.

Digital Preservation Policy

  • Newman Business Review guarantees the long-term preservation of its digital content through a robust institutional and technological backup system.
  • As part of the PROEDUCA Group, website: (https://www.grupoproeduca.com/), and in collaboration with the Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR: https://www.unir.net/), the journal maintains electronic backup copies on servers located in Spain, ensuring the continuous integrity and availability of published articles.
  • Furthermore, the Open Journal Systems (OJS: https://pkp.sfu.ca/software/ojs/) editorial management system allows integration with digital preservation networks such as the PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN: https://pkp.sfu.ca/pkp-pn/), reinforcing content conservation in the event the journal ceases publication.
  • This commitment to digital preservation ensures that the scientific knowledge disseminated by the journal remains accessible to the international academic community, even in contingency scenarios.

Funding Sources and Editorial Economic Policy

  • The Newman Business Review journal is entirely funded through the institutional support of the Escuela de Posgrado Newman, allowing it to maintain an open-access model at no cost to authors or readers.
  • Currently, no fees are charged for the submission, processing, evaluation, or publication of scientific articles. This model guarantees equity in access to publication and promotes the dissemination of knowledge without economic barriers.
  • Likewise, the journal does not accept payments for reprints or subscriptions, and any additional income (such as institutional advertising) is managed independently by the Editorial Committee, without interfering in the editorial process.
  • Editorial decisions are based exclusively on academic, scientific, and ethical criteria, and are not influenced by economic considerations. This principle is aligned with international editorial best practices and the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices).
  • The journal invites authors from anywhere in the world to publish at no cost, ensuring that editorial decisions are based solely on the scientific quality and relevance of the manuscripts.

Advertising Policy

Commitment to editorial integrity

The Newman Business Review journal maintains its commitment to integrity, transparency, and editorial independence. In accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE: https://publicationethics.org/core-practices) and the Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association (OASPA: https://oaspa.org/), we establish the following advertising policy:

  1. Acceptance of advertisements
  • The journal may accept institutional, academic, or scientific advertising that is relevant to its research community. Advertisements promoting products or services contrary to the journal's ethical values will not be accepted.
  1. Evaluation and approval
  • Decisions regarding the acceptance of advertisements are made exclusively by the Editorial Committee, independently of the scientific review team. Advertising does not influence editorial content or the peer review process.
  1. Separation of editorial content
  • All advertisements will be clearly identifiable and separated from scientific content. No advertising that could lead to confusion with published articles will be allowed.
  1. Online advertising
  • If advertising is included in the digital version of the journal, it will not be linked to reader behavior (cookies or trackers will not be used). Advertisements will be displayed randomly or contextually, without affecting the reading experience or compromising editorial impartiality.
  1. Transparency and ethics

Any commercial relationship with advertisers will be managed with complete transparency. The journal guarantees that such relationships will not compromise objectivity, scientific quality, or editorial ethics.

For advertising inquiries, you may write to: revistacientifica.nbr@epnewman.edu.pe