The Malatya Turgut Özal University Journal of Business and Management Sciences is committed to the principles of academic integrity, transparency, and impartiality in its publication processes. The journal adopts internationally recognized ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

1. Publication Ethics

The journal follows international ethical guidelines (COPE principles).

Plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and salami slicing are strictly prohibited.

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.

Ethical approval documentation is required where applicable.

Authors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.

2. Peer Review Process

The journal employs a double-blind peer review system.

Reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other.

Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, scientific contribution, methodological rigor, and relevance to the field.

The editor may request additional reviewer reports when necessary.

3. Author Responsibilities

Submitted manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.

All listed authors must have made substantial scholarly contributions.

Sources, data, and citations must be properly acknowledged.

4. Editor and Reviewer Responsibilities

Editors act impartially and ensure confidentiality throughout the review process.

Reviewers provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.

Individuals with conflicts of interest are excluded from the evaluation process.

5. Open Access Policy

The journal supports the free dissemination of scientific knowledge and adopts an open-access publication model. All published articles are freely accessible.

6. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right to publish their work under the journal’s open-access policy. Licensing terms are specified according to journal regulations.