BISECER (Business Economic Entrepreneurship)
1. General Provisions
BISECER (Business Economic Entrepreneurship) is committed to maintaining the accuracy, transparency, reliability, and integrity of published scientific and scholarly works.
The publication of an article does not terminate the scientific responsibilities of the authors or the journal's editorial management. Published articles may remain subject to academic discussion, clarification, investigation, and corrective actions whenever new relevant information or evidence becomes available.
This policy covers post-publication discussions, article corrections, expressions of concern, article retractions, and procedures for maintaining the integrity and transparency of the scholarly publication record.
2. Post-Publication Discussion
The BISECER (Business Economic Entrepreneurship) welcomes researchers, academics, readers, and members of the scientific community to submit scholarly comments, methodological critiques, responses, or questions regarding articles that have been published in the journal.
Post-publication discussions aim to promote scientific openness, encourage critical evaluation of research findings, and facilitate the identification of potential errors or concerns that may not have been detected during the initial peer-review and editorial processes.
All scientific discussions must be conducted professionally, supported by credible evidence, and consistent with the principles of ethical academic communication.
3. Submission of Post-Publication Comments
Post-publication comments, concerns, or reports may be submitted to the editorial office through the official contact information provided on the journal's website.
Individuals submitting comments or reports are encouraged to provide the following information:
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The title and identifying information of the article concerned.
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The names of the authors and the article's Digital Object Identifier (DOI), if available.
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A clear description of the questions, criticisms, concerns, or findings being reported.
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Relevant scientific arguments, supporting evidence, and references.
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Contact information for further communication, whenever possible.
The editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to determine the relevance, validity, and scientific significance of the submitted comments or concerns.
4. Management of Scientific Discussions
Relevant comments or concerns may be forwarded to the authors of the published article to obtain appropriate responses, explanations, or clarifications.
If the issues raised concern the interpretation of theories, research methodologies, or scientific findings without indicating material errors, the editorial team may facilitate correspondence or other appropriate forms of scholarly discussion.
If the reported concerns indicate potential errors or irregularities that may significantly affect the reliability or validity of a published article, the editorial team may initiate a formal investigation in accordance with the journal's correction and retraction policies.
The journal is not obligated to publish every comment or response received. Submissions that are irrelevant, personally offensive, defamatory, contain confidential information, or lack sufficient academic justification may be rejected.
5. Article Correction
A correction may be issued when errors are identified in a published article, provided that such errors do not invalidate the overall scientific findings or principal conclusions of the research.
Errors that may require correction include, but are not limited to:
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Incorrect author names, affiliations, or other authorship-related information.
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Errors in tables, figures, illustrations, or supplementary materials.
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Computational errors or inaccuracies in data presentation that do not invalidate the principal research conclusions.
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Incomplete or inaccurate methodological information requiring clarification for readers.
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Bibliographic inaccuracies or other significant errors affecting the clarity or accuracy of the publication.
Corrections will be published through an official notice that clearly identifies the corrected information and explains the reasons for the correction.
If the original article is updated, the modifications must be clearly documented and transparently indicated to ensure that readers are aware of any changes made after publication.
6. Expression of Concern
The BISECER (Business Economic Entrepreneurship) may issue an Expression of Concern when serious questions arise regarding the reliability, validity, or integrity of a published article, but the available evidence or ongoing investigation is insufficient to reach a definitive conclusion.
An Expression of Concern serves to inform readers that potential problems associated with the published article are being examined.
The publication of an Expression of Concern does not constitute a final determination of research misconduct or publication ethics violations.
The notice may be updated, replaced, or supplemented by an appropriate editorial action once the investigation has been completed and sufficient evidence has been obtained.
7. Article Retraction
An article may be retracted when sufficient evidence demonstrates that its findings are unreliable or that the publication contains serious problems that compromise the integrity of the scholarly record.
Grounds for article retraction may include:
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Data Fabrication or Falsification: The fabrication, manipulation, or falsification of research data that renders the findings unreliable.
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Plagiarism or Redundant Publication: Serious plagiarism, duplicate publication, or substantial unauthorized reproduction of previously published work.
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Major Methodological or Analytical Errors: Significant errors in research design, methodology, data analysis, or interpretation that substantially invalidate the study's conclusions.
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Serious Research Ethics Violations: Significant violations of ethical principles or established research integrity standards.
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Copyright or Publication Rights Violations: Serious violations of intellectual property rights, copyright regulations, or publication permissions that materially affect the legitimacy of the publication.
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Peer-Review Manipulation: Manipulation or compromise of the peer-review process that undermines the validity and integrity of the editorial decision.
Retraction decisions are made based on a careful assessment of each case and the available evidence.
Retraction is intended primarily to correct the scientific literature and protect the integrity of the scholarly record rather than to serve as an automatic punishment against the authors.
8. Article Retraction Procedure
The BISECER (Business Economic Entrepreneurship) follows a structured procedure when evaluating potential article retractions.
The retraction process includes the following stages:
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Receipt of Reports or Identification of Concerns: The editorial team receives a formal report or independently identifies potential problems involving a published article.
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Preliminary Assessment: The editorial team conducts an initial evaluation of the supporting evidence, the nature of the concerns, and the seriousness of the alleged problems.
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Author Clarification: The authors and other relevant parties are contacted and provided with an opportunity to submit explanations, clarifications, or supporting documentation.
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Further Investigation: Additional examination may be conducted, including consultation with affiliated institutions, independent experts, or other relevant authorities when necessary.
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Editorial Decision: The editorial team determines the appropriate action based on the investigation findings, the available evidence, and applicable publication ethics guidelines.
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Publication of Retraction Notice: If retraction is warranted, an official retraction notice will be published and made publicly accessible.
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Metadata and Publication Record Updates: The journal will update the article's metadata and publication status in accordance with the capabilities of the journal management system and the requirements of indexing services and DOI registration agencies.
The editorial team is committed to ensuring that retraction procedures are conducted objectively, transparently, fairly, and in accordance with recognized standards of publication ethics.
9. Publication of Retraction Notices
Retraction notices must be publicly accessible and provide clear, accurate, and factual explanations of the reasons for retracting an article.
Each retraction notice should contain sufficient bibliographic information to identify the affected publication, including the article title, author names, publication source, and a clear reference or link to the original article.
Retracted articles will generally remain accessible within the journal's scholarly archive to preserve the integrity, transparency, and completeness of the publication record.
However, such articles must be clearly marked as retracted to ensure that readers are informed of their publication status.
Complete removal of published content will only be considered under exceptional circumstances, such as legally binding orders, serious privacy violations, or significant risks to individual or public safety.
10. DOI and Publication Records
Articles that undergo correction or retraction must retain an identifiable connection to their original publication records.
Updates to article status, bibliographic metadata, and links between original articles and their corresponding correction or retraction notices will be implemented in accordance with the journal's editorial procedures, publishing system capabilities, and the applicable requirements of DOI registration agencies.
The journal will make reasonable efforts to ensure that corrections and retractions are accurately reflected in relevant indexing databases and scholarly information systems.
Records of corrections, retractions, and other post-publication editorial actions must not be concealed or deliberately altered to obscure the history of changes made to the scientific literature.
Maintaining transparent and traceable publication records is essential to preserving accountability and public confidence in scholarly communication.
11. Responsibilities of Authors and Editorial Management
Authors are responsible for promptly notifying the editorial office if they discover significant errors, inaccuracies, or other material concerns affecting the reliability or integrity of their published articles.
The journal's editorial management is responsible for evaluating reported concerns objectively, providing relevant parties with opportunities for clarification, documenting the findings of investigations, and implementing appropriate and proportionate editorial actions.
All decisions concerning post-publication discussions, corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions are intended to safeguard the integrity of the scientific literature and protect the interests of readers, researchers, and the broader academic community.
The BISECER (Business Economic Entrepreneurship) is committed to maintaining an accurate, transparent, reliable, and accountable scholarly publication record in accordance with internationally recognized principles of publication ethics.