Publication Ethics
Zakatuna: Journal of Economics and Business upholds the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved in the publication process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—must adhere to ethical behavior and responsibilities to ensure the integrity of academic publishing.
Duties of Authors
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Submit original, authentic, and plagiarism-free work.
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Provide accurate data and references.
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Disclose any conflict of interest.
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Avoid multiple or simultaneous submissions to other journals.
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Cooperate with the editorial process and revise the manuscript as requested.
Duties of Editors
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Make fair and unbiased editorial decisions.
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Ensure a transparent peer review process.
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Maintain confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
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Handle allegations of misconduct professionally and ethically.
Duties of Reviewers
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Provide objective and constructive feedback.
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Maintain confidentiality of the review process.
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Avoid personal bias or conflict of interest.
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Complete reviews in a timely manner.