BDJ Smart: Breakthrough Development Journal in Strategic Management & Marketing is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of the publication process. We adhere to a strict code of publication ethics to ensure the credibility, transparency, and quality of our content. The following outlines our expectations and guidelines for authors, reviewers, and editors:

For Authors

1. Originality and Plagiarism: Authors are required to submit original work. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All sources and references used must be properly cited.
2. Authorship: Only those who have made a substantial contribution to the research should be listed as authors. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.
3. Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the results or interpretation of the manuscript.
4. Data Accuracy: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data presented in their manuscript. Any errors discovered during the review process should be promptly corrected.
5. Duplicate Submission: Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously is not allowed. Authors should not submit manuscripts that are under review or have been previously published elsewhere.

For Reviewers

1. Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat all manuscripts as confidential documents. Information or ideas obtained through the peer review process must not be used for personal gain.
2. Objectivity and Fairness: Reviews should be conducted objectively and without bias. Reviewers should provide constructive feedback based on the merits of the manuscript.
3. Conflict of Interest: Reviewers should disclose any conflicts of interest that may bias their review. If a conflict arises, they should recuse themselves from the review process.
4. Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines to ensure a smooth review process.

For Editors

1. Editorial Independence: Editors should make decisions on manuscript acceptance based solely on the academic merit of the manuscript, without being influenced by external interests.
2. Confidentiality: Editors must keep the identities of reviewers confidential and ensure that authors' personal details and submission materials are not shared without consent.
3. Conflict of Interest: Editors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest with the authors or the manuscript being considered.
4. Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for the final decision to accept or reject a manuscript, based on the reviews and the journal’s editorial standards.
5. Ethical Oversight: Editors should ensure that ethical standards are maintained throughout the publication process and take appropriate action in cases of misconduct or violations of publication ethics.

Plagiarism and Ethical Violations

The journal uses plagiarism detection tools and takes violations of ethical standards seriously. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized material or other unethical behavior may be rejected, and appropriate actions will be taken, including notifying relevant institutions.

By adhering to these ethical guidelines, BDJ Smart aims to foster a fair, transparent, and responsible academic publishing environment.