Guidelines for Editors of CJBEHM

The Canadian Journal of Business, Economics and Health Management (CJBEHM) has a set of guidelines to ensure submission quality and integrity. Editors are encouraged to review the detailed guidelines to streamline the review process and maintain the journal’s high standards. Please see the full guidelines for more information.

1. Conflict of Interest (COI) Checks

Pre-Assignment Review: To ensure impartiality and avoid bias, editors should conduct thorough conflict of interest (COI) checks on reviewers before assigning manuscripts.
Declaration Requirement: Editors should require all authors, reviewers, and themselves to declare any potential conflicts of interest related to the manuscript.
Avoid Assigning to Conflictual Reviewers: Manuscripts should not be assigned to reviewers with conflicts of interest, such as recent publications with the authors, shared affiliations, or personal connections.

2. Ensuring Reviewer Independence and Impartiality

Confidentiality: Editors must ensure that reviewers maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript. Any breach of confidentiality must be handled promptly and appropriately.
Balanced and Fair Assignments: Editors should assign reviewers with expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript, ensuring that no reviewer has a personal or professional relationship with the authors or their work.
Avoiding Bias: Editors must remain mindful of potential biases, such as personal, institutional, or financial influences, that could affect reviewer decisions. Reviewers should be chosen based on their expertise rather than personal relationships with authors or editors.

3. Transparent Decision-Making

Clear Criteria: Editors must ensure that decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts are based on clear, objective criteria including scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the field.
Timeliness: During the review process, editors should keep a thorough approach while making timely decisions. Delays in decision-making should be communicated to authors with an estimated timeline.
Respect for Reviewers’ Input: Editors should carefully consider the feedback provided by reviewers, including both positive and negative comments. When making decisions, editors should explain the reasons for their decisions, including reviewers’ comments.

4. Handling Ethical Issues

Plagiarism and Misconduct: Editors should act promptly if any ethical issues arise during the review process, including plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical conduct. Editors must take appropriate actions, such as notifying the authors, alerting relevant authorities, and considering retraction or correction if necessary.
Dealing with Competing Interests: If an editor has a personal or professional relationship with an author that could affect their objectivity, they should recuse themselves from handling that manuscript and assign it to another editor.

5. Maintaining Transparency in the Publication Process

Clear Communication with Authors: Editors should provide authors with clear instructions and feedback during the submission, review, and revision process. Communication should be timely, respectful, and constructive.
Peer Review Process Transparency: Ensuring the peer review process is transparent whenever possible, with clear communication to both authors and reviewers, while adhering to best practices in ethical publishing.
Open Access and Availability: Editors should be aware of the journal’s policies on open access, copyright, and publication fees, ensuring these are clearly communicated to authors and reviewers.

6. Dealing with Appeals and Complaints

Fair and Transparent Appeals Process: Editors should have a clear process for handling author appeals or complaints about the review process or editorial decisions. Authors should be given the opportunity to provide additional information or clarifications, and a fair decision will be made in response.
Handling Reviewer Feedback: In cases where authors disagree with reviewer comments, editors should mediate in a neutral and transparent manner, ensuring that all parties understand the rationale behind the final decision.

7. Confidentiality of Reviewer Reports

Non-Disclosure of Reviewers’ Identities: Editors should ensure that the peer review process remains anonymous unless the journal follows an open peer review policy. Reviewers’ identities should not be revealed to authors without consent.
Handling Reviewer Reports: Reviewers’ comments must be shared with authors accurately, maintaining the original intent of the feedback without any alterations or distortions.

8. Commitment to Scientific Integrity

Ensuring Quality and Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity is essential in ensuring the publication of research that contributes valuable knowledge to the field. It is equally important to prevent the dissemination of false, misleading, or unethical work.
Monitoring Publication Ethics: Editors should keep up to date with the latest ethical standards and best practices in publishing, ensuring the journal adheres to these norms and any relevant guidelines set by organizations such as COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).

9. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse Perspectives: Journal editors should endeavour to promote diversity among authors, reviewers, and editorial boards. This includes working towards a balanced representation of geographic, gender, and professional diversity to ensure varied perspectives are reflected in the journal’s publications.

Editorial Board Benefits

At the Canadian Journal of Business, Economics and Health Management (CJBEHM), we deeply appreciate the dedication and expertise of our Editorial Board members. As a member of the Editorial Board, you will receive several benefits that not only recognize your contributions but also support your professional development in academic publishing. The following are some of the key benefits:

Professional Recognition

As a member of the Editorial Board, you will receive formal recognition within the academic community for your contribution to the journal’s content and quality assurance.

Editorial Board Listing: Your name and title will be prominently listed on the journal’s website and in each issue, providing visibility and recognition.
Impact on Scholarly Community: By contributing to high-quality publications, you contribute to research development in your field.

Better Networking Opportunities

Being part of the Editorial Board gives you access to a global network of academics, researchers, and professionals.

Collaborations: You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in your field, making new academic partnerships.
Invitations to Conferences and Workshops: As an Editorial Board member, you may receive invitations to international conferences and workshops, improving your academic exposure.

Contribution to the Academic Publishing Process

Your involvement on the Editorial Board allows you to actively contribute to the direction and focus of the journal, including reviewing high-impact manuscripts and setting editorial policies.

Influence on Research Trends: By curating and overseeing the peer review process, you positively impact the research trends of your discipline.
Decision-Making Role: You will be involved in key editorial decisions, such as selecting special issues, assessing manuscript quality, and maintaining the journal’s academic integrity.

Professional Development

Serving on the Editorial Board offers numerous opportunities for career growth and development.

Leadership Experience: You will gain valuable leadership and management experience by overseeing the review process, mentoring reviewers, and contributing to the overall editorial strategy.
Academic Visibility: Serving on the Editorial Board enhances your CV, demonstrating your commitment to advancing your field and academic publishing.

Access to High-Quality Research

Editorial Board members receive early access to recent research and manuscripts in your field before publication.

Staying Informed: You will have the opportunity to review and stay up-to-date with the latest research trends and developments.
Exclusive Opportunities for Publication: You may also be invited to contribute editorials, commentaries, or special issue papers, further strengthening your academic presence.

Recognition for Peer Review Contributions

As a member of the Editorial Board, your contributions to the peer review process are formally recognized, both internally and externally.

Certificates and Acknowledgment: You will receive a Certificate of Service for your continued participation in the journal’s editorial activities.
Annual Acknowledgment: Editorial Board members are acknowledged in the annual reviewer list published on the journal’s website.

Participation in Editorial Meetings and Strategic Planning

Editorial Board members have the opportunity to engage in strategic planning for the future of the journal, including decisions on editorial direction, thematic issues, and the journal’s overall goals.

Active Voice in Journal Development: Your input will influence the development and direction of the journal.
Involvement in Special Initiatives: You may be invited to collaborate on special issues, thematic sections, or other key editorial projects.

Monetary Compensation for Peer Reviews

Starting in 2026, Editorial Board members who review manuscripts will receive 15% of the $200 USD fee charged for each peer review, equating to $30 USD per review. This provides an additional financial incentive for members who actively contribute to the peer review process.

How to Join the Editorial Board?

If you are interested in joining the Editorial Board of the Canadian Journal of Business, Economics and Health Management (CJBEHM), please fill out our Editor Application Form. We welcome members who are committed to advancing research in global business, management and economics, contributing to the journal’s editorial excellence.

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