Editorial Policies and Procedures – Bakhtar Journal of Management

Bakhtar Journal of Management follows a set of editorial policies and procedures to ensure the quality, integrity, and transparency of the publication process. These policies are designed to provide authors, reviewers, and readers with a fair and rigorous scholarly platform. Please familiarize yourself with our editorial policies:

Peer Review Process:

1.1 Selection of Reviewers:

The editorial board carefully selects qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant research field.
Reviewers are chosen based on their academic credentials, research experience, and ability to provide fair and constructive feedback.

1.2 Double-Blind Review:

The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, ensuring the anonymity of both authors and reviewers.
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based solely on their scientific quality, methodology, and relevance.

1.3 Reviewer Recommendations:

Reviewers provide recommendations for manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection, accompanied by constructive comments to assist authors in improving their work.
The final decision rests with the editor, considering the reviewers’ feedback and the overall quality and suitability of the manuscript.

2. Editorial Decision

2.1 Decision Criteria:

Editors make decisions based on the manuscript’s scientific merit, originality, significance, and alignment with the journal’s aims and scope.
The decision types include Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, and Reject.

2.2 Timeliness:

The editorial team strives to ensure a timely review process, minimizing the duration between submission and final decision.
Authors are informed about the estimated timeline, and reviewers are expected to provide their feedback within the agreed-upon timeframe.

3. Editorial Independence:

.1 Editorial Autonomy:

Editorial decisions are made independently, free from undue influence, and based solely on academic and scientific considerations.
Editors exercise impartiality and objectivity in evaluating manuscripts, avoiding any conflicts of interest.

3.2 Conflict of Interest:

Editors and reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may compromise their impartiality.
If an editor has a conflict of interest with a submitted manuscript, it will be assigned to another editor for handling.

4. Author Guidelines:

4.1 Manuscript Preparation:

Authors must adhere to the journal’s guidelines for manuscript formatting, structure, and referencing style.
Guidelines for manuscript submission are available on the journal’s website.

4.2 Originality and Plagiarism:

Authors should ensure that their work is original and properly cited, avoiding any form of plagiarism or copyright infringement.
The journal employs plagiarism detection tools to identify potential ethical violations.

5. Corrections and Retractions:

5.1 Corrections:

The journal is committed to correcting any significant errors identified in published articles promptly.
Authors should notify the editorial office if errors or inaccuracies are discovered and cooperate in issuing necessary corrections.

5.2 Retractions:

In cases of serious ethical violations, fraudulent research, or irreparable errors, the journal may consider retracting a published article.
Retractions are handled in accordance with COPE guidelines and involve a transparent explanation to the readership.

6. Editorial Board:

6.1 Composition:

The editorial board consists of accomplished researchers from diverse academic disciplines, representing the journal’s scope.
Board members provide valuable insights, expertise, and contribute to the overall editorial decision-making process.

7. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding our editorial policies and procedures, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email: afzalur.rahman@bakhtar.edu.af

Bakhtar Journal of Management is committed to maintaining the highest editorial standards, fostering rigorous scholarship, and promoting academic