Publication Policies

Equilibrium Point: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis establishes the following policies to support transparent editorial management, responsible scholarly publishing, and the dissemination of research in management and business.

1. Open Access Policy

The journal supports open access to scholarly knowledge and provides access to its published articles through its website. Readers should consult the journal's official copyright and licensing statement for the specific terms governing the use and distribution of published content.

2. Peer Review Policy

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process by at least two independent reviewers. Reviewers assess the originality, relevance, methodology, quality of analysis, clarity, and contribution of each manuscript. The editor makes the final publication decision.

3. Originality and Duplicate Submission

Manuscripts must be original and must not be under consideration by another journal while being evaluated by Equilibrium Point: Jurnal Manajemen dan Bisnis. Authors must disclose any substantial overlap with previously published or submitted work.

4. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts must comply with accepted standards of academic integrity. The journal may screen manuscripts for similarity and investigate potential plagiarism or other forms of research misconduct. Manuscripts that violate the journal's ethical standards may be rejected or subject to further action.

5. Copyright and Licensing

Copyright ownership and licensing arrangements are governed by the terms stated in the journal's official copyright and licensing policy. Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary permissions to reproduce third-party materials.

6. Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year, in February and July.

7. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made according to academic merit, relevance to the journal's scope, the quality of the research, reviewer recommendations, and compliance with ethical requirements. Decisions should not be influenced by personal, commercial, or institutional interests.

8. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest. Editors and reviewers must also identify potential conflicts and refrain from handling or reviewing manuscripts when their impartiality could reasonably be questioned.

9. Corrections and Retractions

The journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when necessary to preserve the accuracy and integrity of the scholarly record. Decisions will be made following an appropriate assessment of the evidence.