Journal Policy

Content

Peer Review Process
Publication Ethics
Authorship and Plagiarism
Conflicts of Interest
Copyright and Licensing
Open Access Policy
Data Transparency and Reproducibility
Permanency of content
Corrections and Retractions
Editorial Independence
Archiving

Business and Investment Review (BIREV) is a scholarly journal that aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of high-quality research and analysis in the field of business and investment. We adhere to a set of policies and guidelines to ensure the integrity, credibility, and ethical standards of the journal.

1. Peer Review Process:

All submitted articles undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process. This process involves the evaluation of manuscripts by experts in the relevant field who are unbiased and independent from the authors. The identities of the authors and reviewers are kept confidential during the review process to ensure impartiality.

The peer review process followed by Business and Investment Review (BIREV) is based on the double-blind review system. This means that during the review process, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept confidential.

Here's an overview of our double-blind peer review process:

Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts to BIREV through our online submission system.
Initial Evaluation: The editorial team conducts an initial evaluation to ensure that the submitted manuscript meets the journal's scope, guidelines, and quality standards. Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements or are outside the scope of the journal may be returned to the authors without entering the review process.
Reviewer Assignment: The editor-in-chief or handling editor assigns at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field to evaluate the manuscript. The reviewers are selected based on their expertise and absence of conflicts of interest with the authors.
Review Process: The reviewers assess the manuscript for its scientific rigor, methodology, significance of the research, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards. They provide constructive feedback, suggestions for improvement, and make a recommendation for acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Author Revisions: If the manuscript requires revisions, the authors are notified and provided with the reviewers' comments and suggestions. Authors are given a specific timeframe to make the necessary revisions and resubmit the revised manuscript.
Final Decision: Based on the reviewers' feedback and the revised manuscript, the editor-in-chief or handling editor makes the final decision regarding acceptance, rejection, or the need for further revisions. The decision is communicated to the authors along with the reviewers' comments.

The double-blind peer review process ensures unbiased and objective evaluation of manuscripts, as both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

We strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity in our peer review process to ensure the publication of scholarly work that contributes to the field of business and investment.

2. Publication Ethics:

BIREV follows the guidance and principles outlined by the Commission on Publication Ethics (COPE). We strive to maintain the highest ethical standards in all aspects of our publication process. Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to uphold these ethical principles.

3. Authorship and Plagiarism:

Authors submitting their work to BIREV should ensure that the manuscript represents their original research and that all sources are appropriately cited. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, is strictly prohibited. All authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and should have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.

4. Conflicts of Interest:

Authors are required to disclose any financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that may have influenced the research or its outcomes. Reviewers and editors are also expected to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may affect their impartiality and objectivity.

5. Copyright and Licensing:

Articles published in BIREV are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY SA 4.0) license. This allows readers to freely access, share, and adapt the content for any purpose, provided proper attribution is given to the authors.

6. Open Access Policy:

BIREV is an open-access journal, meaning that all published articles are freely available to the public without any subscription or paywall restrictions. This promotes the global dissemination of knowledge and facilitates further research and innovation.

Business and Investment Review (BIREV) is committed to promoting open access to scholarly research. We believe that unrestricted access to knowledge is essential for the advancement of science, innovation, and societal development.

All articles published in BIREV are freely available to the public without any subscription or paywall restrictions. This means that anyone with an internet connection can read, download, share, and use the content for any lawful purpose.

We adhere to the principles of open access as outlined in the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI) and support the development of a global knowledge commons. By embracing open access, we aim to maximize the visibility, impact, and reach of the research published in our journal.

For more information on open access, you may refer to the following resources:

Budapest Open Access Initiative: http://www.budapestopenaccessinitiative.org/read
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ): https://doaj.org/
Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA): https://oaspa.org/

7. Data Transparency and Reproducibility:

BIREV encourages authors to make their data and research materials openly available whenever possible. This promotes transparency, allows for the verification of results, and facilitates reproducibility of research.

8. Permanency of content

All articles published in Business and Investment Review receive a DOI and are permanently published. This applies regardless of the outcome of the peer review that follows after publication.

All content, including articles that have not (yet) passed peer review, is permanently archived in Portico. All versions of all articles that have passed peer review will be archived in PubMed, Scopus and elsewhere.

Authors can revise, change and update their articles by publishing new versions, which are added to the article’s history; however, the individual versions, once published, cannot be altered or withdrawn and are permanently available on the Business and Investment Review website. Business and Investment Review participates in the CrossMark scheme, a multi-publisher initiative that has developed a standard way for readers to locate the current version of an article. By applying the CrossMark policies, Business and Investment Review is committed to maintaining the content it publishes and to alerting readers to changes if and when they occur.

Clicking on the CrossMark logo (at the top of each Business and Investment Review article) will give you the current status of an article and direct you to the latest published version; it may also give you additional information such as new peer review reports.

In order to maintain the integrity and completeness of the scholarly record, the following policies will be applied when published content needs to be corrected; these policies take into account current best practice in the scholarly publishing and library communities:

8.1. Correction to an Article

In traditional journals, where articles are peer reviewed before publication, Corrections (or Errata) are published to alert readers to errors in the article that became apparent following the publication of the final article.

By contrast, articles in Business and Investment Review undergo peer review post publication and publication is not ‘final’ as new versions can be added at any stage. Possible mistakes that come to light during the peer review process may be highlighted in the published peer review reports, which are part of the article. Authors can publish revised versions, and any errors that become apparent during peer review or later can be corrected through the publication of new versions. Corrections and changes relative to the previous version are always summarized in the ‘Amendments’ section at the start of a new version.

8.2. Retraction

A retraction will be issued where a major error (e.g., in the methods or analysis) invalidates the conclusions in the article, or where it appears research or publication misconduct has taken place (e.g., research without required ethical approvals, fabricated data, manipulated images, plagiarism, duplicate publication, etc.).

The decision to retract an article will be made in accordance with F1000 and Taylor & Francis policies and COPE guidelines. The decision will follow a full investigation by our editorial staff. Authors and institutions may request a retraction of their articles if they believe their reasons meet the criteria for retraction.

Retractions are issued to correct the scholarly record and should not be interpreted as punishments for the authors.

The COPE guidance can be found here.

Retraction will be considered in cases where:

There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of misconduct (e.g., data fabrication or image manipulation) or honest error (e.g., miscalculation or experimental error).
The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper referencing, permission, or justification (e.g., cases of redundant or duplicate publication).
The research constitutes plagiarism.
There is evidence or concerns of authorship for sale.
Citation manipulation is evident within the published paper
There is evidence of compromised peer review or systematic manipulation.
There is evidence of unethical research, or there is evidence of a breach of editorial policies.
The authors have deliberately submitted fraudulent or inaccurate information, or breached a warranty provided in the Author Publishing Agreement (APA).

Where the decision has been taken to retract an article, F1000 will:

Add a “retracted” watermark to the published Version of Record of the article.
Issue a separate retraction statement, titled ‘Retraction: [article title]’, that will be linked to the retracted article on F1000.
Paginate and make available the retraction statement in the online issue of the journal.

8.3. Editorial Note

If there is a potential, not yet resolved, problem with an article, it may be appropriate to alert readers with an Editorial Note. Such an Editorial Note may be added, for example, if Business and Investment Review receives information that research or publication misconduct might have taken place, or that there is a serious dispute between authors or between the authors and third parties. The Editorial Note will usually be posted while further investigations take place and until a more permanent solution has been found (e.g. the publication of a revised ‘corrected’ version, or a Retraction).

8.4. Expression of Concern

In rare cases, Business and Investment Review may decide to publish an Expression of Concern, which is linked to the problematic article, if there are serious concerns about an article but no conclusive evidence can be obtained that would unequivocally justify a Retraction. This may include:

if there is inconclusive evidence of research or publication misconduct
there is evidence that there are problems with the article, but the authors’ institution will not investigate the case
an investigation into alleged misconduct has not been impartial or conclusive

9. Corrections and Retractions:

In the event that errors or inaccuracies are discovered in a published article, BIREV will promptly consider issuing a correction, clarification, or retraction, as appropriate. We are committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record and rectifying any errors or misleading information.

10. Editorial Independence:

The editorial decisions of BIREV are made independently by the editorial board members and reviewers, without interference from external parties. The journal is committed to upholding the principles of academic freedom and ensuring unbiased evaluation of all submitted manuscripts.

We believe that adhering to these policies and ethical guidelines contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of business and investment. We encourage authors, reviewers, and readers to familiarize themselves with these policies and promote responsible and ethical research practices.

11. Archiving:

Business and Investment Review (BIREV) recognizes the importance of archiving research articles to ensure their long-term accessibility and preservation. We have established an archiving policy to safeguard the electronic versions of all articles published in our journal.

Archiving Repository: The electronic versions of all articles published in BIREV are stored at The Garba Rujukan Digital (GARUDA), which is a national aggregated open access (OA) repository maintained by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. GARUDA ensures the widespread dissemination and accessibility of research outputs to the global scholarly community. You can access the repository at https://garuda.kemdikbud.go.id.
Archival Preservation: To ensure the long-term preservation and integrity of our published content, we have partnered with the PKP Preservation Network. This archival arrangement employs robust digital preservation strategies and technologies to safeguard the articles against data loss, format obsolescence, and other potential risks. The PKP Preservation Network follows best practices in digital archiving and is dedicated to maintaining the accessibility and authenticity of scholarly works.
Author Archiving Rights: Authors retain the right to archive all versions of their manuscript, including preprints, postprints, and the final published version, in personal, institutional, or other repositories. There are no embargoes imposed on the archiving of articles published in BIREV. This policy enables authors to share their research openly and ensures the broad dissemination of knowledge.

We believe that the archiving of research articles is crucial for preserving the scholarly record and facilitating future research. By providing multiple avenues for archiving, we aim to support authors in disseminating their work and contributing to the scholarly community.

For any inquiries or concerns regarding our journal policies, please contact the editorial team at [admin@lgdpublishing.org]

Last updated: August 2025