JBAMDE is committed to the long-term preservation of all published business research articles, ensuring permanent access to scholarly content for future generations of business researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. This commitment encompasses multiple preservation principles and comprehensive archiving strategies to maintain the integrity and accessibility of the journal's scholarly record.

JBAMDE employs a comprehensive archiving strategy utilizing multiple preservation networks. Multiple archive systems include a primary archive maintained by the journal, secondary archives for backup purposes, institutional archives through university partnerships, national library archives for broad preservation, and commercial archives for additional security. Preservation networks include LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) for decentralized preservation, CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) for managed digital preservation, Portico for digital preservation services, and Internet Archive for public digital archiving.

The journal employs a transparent cost structure for preservation activities. Financial planning includes comprehensive budgeting for setup costs, ongoing operating expenses, and migration costs. Setup costs cover initial archive establishment and system configuration. Operating costs include ongoing maintenance, staffing, and system administration. Migration costs encompass technology upgrades, format conversion processes, and implementation expenses. Sustainability planning focuses on long-term financial viability and cost optimization strategies.

JBAMDE publishes cutting-edge research across three interconnected domains that drive modern business innovation and strategy. The journal serves as a premier platform for scholarly work that bridges theoretical insights with practical business applications in the digital age.

Digital Economy explores the transformation of business through digital technologies and innovative business models. Our scope encompasses digital transformation strategies for modern business, online business and electronic commerce through e-commerce, digital marketing strategies and analytics, financial technology and digital banking through fintech, and artificial intelligence applications in business for competitive advantage.

The Results section presents findings with statistical analysis results, tables and figures, and supplementary results. The Discussion section interprets results, compares with existing literature, discusses theoretical and practical implications, and addresses limitations and future research. The Conclusion section summarizes research, highlights key contributions, discusses practical applications, and suggests future research directions.

A conflict of interest arises when personal, financial, professional, or other relationships could reasonably be perceived to influence the objectivity, integrity, or perceived integrity of business research, editorial decisions, or publication processes. JBAMDE is committed to identifying and managing such conflicts to maintain the highest standards of academic and professional transparency.

The Editor-in-Chief carries specific disclosure obligations to lead by example in transparency. These include the disclosure of any personal conflicts of interest and institutional conflicts that could arise from their primary affiliations. Financial conflicts must be declared, along with professional conflicts related to their leadership roles in other organizations. Additionally, any management conflicts that could influence the overall direction or specific decisions of the journal must be disclosed.

Editorial Board Members are responsible for disclosing conflicts related to their involvement in the review and advisory process. Our scope encompasses declaring conflicts with specific manuscripts they are asked to review and any personal or professional relationships with the authors of those manuscripts. Institutional affiliation conflicts and research funding conflicts must be stated. Additionally, board members must disclose any business relationship conflicts that could impact their contributions to the journal.

Upon acceptance for publication, authors transfer copyright to GTS Press, the publisher of JBAMDE. This transfer grants the publisher exclusive rights to publish, reproduce, distribute, and create derivative works from the submitted manuscript. The copyright transfer ensures that the publisher can effectively manage and protect the published work while maintaining appropriate quality control and dissemination strategies.

Under the copyright transfer agreement, authors retain significant rights to their work: the right to use their work in teaching, training, and presentations; the right to include their work in theses and dissertations; the right to share pre-print versions on personal or institutional repositories; and the right to use their work in future research with proper citation. These retained rights ensure that authors can continue to benefit from their scholarly contributions.

All articles published in JBAMDE are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows anyone to share, adapt, and build upon the published work for any purpose, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original authors and the journal. The CC BY 4.0 license maximizes the impact and reach of published research while protecting authors' moral rights.

A corrigendum corrects errors made by the authors that affect the article but do not invalidate the overall conclusions. Corrigendum criteria include errors made by authors, data calculation or analysis errors, methodology description errors, result interpretation errors, and citation and reference errors.

Impact evaluation considers impact on research findings, impact on practical applications, impact on academic community, impact on business community, and impact on future research.

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a unique alphanumeric string assigned to a digital object, such as a journal article, to provide a persistent link to its location on the internet.

The registration agency is Crossref, providing Crossref registration, Crossref metadata standards, DOI resolution services, and Crossref support services.

JBAMDE is committed to transparency and reproducibility in business research. We encourage authors to make their research data available to support scholarly work and enable business applications. The journal's data sharing principles are rooted in transparency, where open sharing of research data is encouraged whenever possible. This commitment to reproducibility enables the independent verification of research findings, while also supporting practical business applications that can benefit from underlying datasets. Furthermore, the journal ensures ethical compliance by maintaining high legal and ethical standards, and prioritizes privacy protection to safeguard sensitive business and personal information.

JBAMDE recognizes that certain data cannot be shared due to various constraints. Permitted exemptions include confidential business data that contains proprietary information and personal data that involves sensitive individual information. Legal restrictions and ethical constraints may also prevent data sharing in certain jurisdictions or research contexts. Additionally, information that is commercially sensitive and could harm the competitive position of organizations or individuals is exempt from mandatory sharing requirements.

The journal recognizes several categories of quantitative business data that may be shared to support research integrity. Financial data encompasses financial statements, market data, and economic indicators that provide context for business performance and trends. Operational data includes business operations metrics that help understand organizational efficiency and process improvements. Market data consists of market research and survey data that supports broader business understanding. Performance data includes business performance indicators that measure effectiveness of strategies and initiatives. Economic data encompasses economic indicators and indices that provide macro-level context for business research.

The content published in JBAMDE reflects the research findings and opinions of the authors. Published material represents the authors' own views and methodologies. Research findings expressed in articles are the authors' interpretations and do not represent the journal's position. Methodology approaches are the responsibility of the authors and may not represent the journal's preferred methods. Conclusions drawn from research are the authors' interpretations and may not represent broader consensus in the field.

Information reliability in published research varies by multiple factors. Data accuracy is the responsibility of the authors, who must ensure that all information is correct and properly validated. Statistical analysis validity depends on research design and sample characteristics. Business applications may require professional validation before implementation. Market conditions can change rapidly, affecting the relevance of research findings over time.

The journal assumes no liability for content inaccuracies or their consequences. Published material is provided 'as is' without liability for errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for financial losses resulting from business decisions based on published content. The journal is not responsible for professional advice or business decisions made by readers based on published research.

The journal welcomes research in Big Data Analytics in Business, which explores how large-scale data analysis can transform business operations and decision-making processes. Predictive Analytics and Business Intelligence research focuses on forecasting future trends and leveraging data for strategic business planning. Data-Driven Decision Making studies examine how organizations can base their strategic choices on empirical data analysis rather than intuition alone. Machine Learning Applications in Business research investigates the implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems and optimize operations. Business Process Mining and Optimization research focuses on discovering and improving business processes through data-driven analysis and systematic enhancement methodologies. Real-time Analytics and Streaming Data research addresses the challenges and opportunities of processing and analyzing data as it is generated to enable immediate business insights and responses. Text Analytics and Natural Language Processing research explores how textual data can be analyzed to extract valuable business intelligence and support decision-making processes. Social Media Analytics for Business Intelligence investigates how social media data can be leveraged to understand market trends, customer behavior, and brand reputation in real-time.

Strategic Management and Digital Transformation research examines how organizations can effectively navigate digital disruption and leverage technology for competitive advantage. Operations Research and Supply Chain Management focuses on applying mathematical and analytical methods to optimize business operations and supply chain networks in increasingly complex global environments. Project Management in Digital Environments research investigates how traditional project management methodologies must be adapted to address the unique challenges of technology-driven projects and digital transformation initiatives. Risk Management and Business Continuity studies explore how organizations can identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring operational resilience in an uncertain business landscape. Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship research focuses on how organizations can foster innovation, manage new product development, and support entrepreneurial activities within both established firms and startups. Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning examines how organizations can effectively capture, share, and leverage knowledge to improve performance and adapt to changing market conditions. Change Management and Digital Adoption research investigates the human and organizational aspects of implementing new technologies and managing digital transformation initiatives successfully. Leadership in Digital Organizations studies explore how leadership models must evolve to address the challenges of leading technology-driven organizations and managing digital workforce transformations.

The Editor-in-Chief must possess a PhD in Business Administration, Management, Information Systems, or related field with minimum 15 years experience, demonstrating deep academic expertise in business research disciplines. Additionally, the candidate should have minimum 10 years senior management or consulting experience to ensure practical business knowledge and industry relevance. Research excellence is evidenced by an established publication record in top-tier business journals such as FT50, UTD24, or equivalent publications. The ideal candidate must have proven editorial leadership experience, having previously managed academic publications or editorial teams. A global perspective with international research and business experience is essential to lead a journal with worldwide reach and impact.

JBAMDE is committed to comprehensive indexing in major business and academic databases to ensure maximum visibility, accessibility, and impact of published business research.

The Journal of Business Analytics Management and Digital Economy (JBAMDE) publishes all articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This licensing framework is fundamental to the journal's mission of ensuring widespread accessibility and impact for business research.

Under the CC BY 4.0 license, users are granted broad rights to engage with published materials. They are free to share the content by copying and redistributing it in any medium or format. The license also permits users to adapt the work, allowing for remixing, transforming, and building upon the material for any purpose. Significantly, Our scope encompasses commercial purposes, which is particularly relevant for business practitioners, consultants, and industry analysts. These rights are granted without additional restrictions, provided the required conditions are met.

The sharing rights under the journal's license encompass several allowed actions that facilitate research dissemination. These include the ability to make unlimited copies of articles and distribute them through any medium. Electronic transmission and sharing are encouraged, as are public displays and performances of the research findings. Furthermore, the license supports long-term archiving and preservation of articles in institutional or subject-specific repositories.

JBAMDE upholds fundamental principles that guide research integrity and ethical conduct. Honesty is essential, requiring honest reporting of research, procedures, data, and outcomes to ensure the credibility and reliability of published work. Transparency is emphasized through transparent reporting of methods, data, and results, allowing readers to evaluate research findings and reproduce studies when necessary. Accountability is enforced through accountability for research conduct and reporting, ensuring that researchers take responsibility for their work and its implications. Professionalism is maintained through professional conduct in all aspects of research, from initial design through publication and dissemination. Respect is demonstrated through respect for research participants, colleagues, and the research community, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support in advancing business knowledge.

Plagiarism is the use of others' ideas, words, data, or work without proper attribution or permission. In business research, plagiarism undermines research integrity, academic standards, and professional ethics.

JBAMDE applies escalating consequences for plagiarism violations based on severity and frequency. A First Offense results in a major revision request and ethics education to help authors understand and correct their mistakes. A Second Offense leads to rejection and a 3-year publication ban to prevent repeated violations. Severe Cases involving extensive plagiarism result in immediate rejection and permanent publication ban. For Published Work with proven plagiarism, retraction and institutional notification are required to maintain the scholarly record. Legal Action may be pursued for copyright infringement where applicable, especially in cases of commercial plagiarism. Professional Sanctions include professional association notification to maintain ethical standards across the academic community.

The Journal of Business Analytics Management and Digital Economy (JBAMDE) is committed to open access publishing that ensures immediate, free access to all published research for readers worldwide. Our open access policy establishes comprehensive guidelines for the dissemination of scholarly work while maintaining the highest standards of academic quality and sustainable publishing practices in business analytics, management, and digital economy research. This policy serves to maximize the impact and reach of published research, promote global knowledge sharing, and support the advancement of business analytics and management scholarship across institutional and geographic boundaries.

All articles published in JBAMDE are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows readers to share, adapt, and build upon published work for both commercial and non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given to the original authors and the journal. The CC BY 4.0 license ensures maximum dissemination while protecting authors' rights and ensuring proper credit for scholarly contributions.

Upon publication, all articles are immediately available online without any access barriers or embargoes. Readers can access full-text content immediately upon publication, ensuring rapid dissemination of research findings. This immediate access model supports the fast-paced nature of business analytics and management research where timely information is critical for practice and policy development.

The Journal of Business Analytics Management and Digital Economy (JBAMDE) is committed to maintaining rigorous peer review standards that ensure the quality, integrity, and scholarly contribution of all published research. Our peer review policy establishes comprehensive guidelines for the evaluation of manuscripts, ensuring that all published content meets the highest standards of academic excellence while maintaining practical relevance to contemporary business analytics, management, and digital economy challenges. This policy serves as a foundational framework that guides our reviewers, editorial board, and authors through the peer review process while upholding the principles of objectivity, fairness, and constructive evaluation.

Reviewers are selected based on their demonstrated expertise in specific areas of business analytics, management, and digital economy. The journal maintains a comprehensive database of qualified reviewers with proven track records of scholarly contributions, research experience, and practical applications in their respective fields. Reviewers must hold advanced degrees in relevant disciplines and have recent publications in peer-reviewed journals, ensuring that each manuscript receives evaluation from individuals with appropriate subject matter knowledge and methodological understanding.

The journal encourages continuous professional development of its reviewers through regular training on emerging research methodologies, publication ethics, and best practices in peer review. Reviewers are provided with access to resources that enhance their evaluation skills and keep them updated on current trends in business analytics, management, and digital economy research.

Plagiarism is defined as the use of another person's ideas, words, or work without proper attribution or permission. Our scope encompasses direct copying, paraphrasing without citation, submitting previously published work as original, and self-plagiarism where authors reuse their own previous work without appropriate disclosure. The journal recognizes various forms of plagiarism including verbatim copying, mosaic plagiarism, paraphrasing plagiarism, and source-based plagiarism.

The journal considers the following forms of academic misconduct: plagiarism and text recycling; data fabrication and falsification; duplicate publication; authorship misconduct including gift authorship and ghost authorship; citation manipulation; and breach of confidentiality. Each form of misconduct undermines the integrity of scholarly communication and is subject to appropriate action.

All submitted manuscripts undergo comprehensive plagiarism screening using advanced detection software and manual review by editorial staff. The detection process includes: similarity analysis against extensive databases of academic literature; cross-checking with previously published works; verification of proper citation practices; and assessment of originality in data presentation and analysis. Manuscripts with similarity scores above 10% trigger detailed review and potential rejection.

JBAMDE is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all users, including authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and website visitors, in compliance with international privacy regulations and business ethics standards.

JBAMDE is committed to the highest standards of publication ethics in business research, following comprehensive guidelines from leading international organizations. The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) provides best practices for publication ethics and handling of misconduct, ensuring the journal maintains ethical integrity in all editorial processes. The International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) establishes standards for authorship, peer review, and scientific conduct that the journal follows to maintain academic quality. The World Association of Medical Editors (WAME) provides guidance on editorial independence, peer review, and publication ethics that shape the journal's ethical framework. The Council of Science Editors (CSE) guidelines ensure high standards in scientific communication and editorial practices. The Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA) provides standards for open access publishing that the journal follows to ensure ethical and transparent dissemination of research.**

JBAMDE is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity through comprehensive ethical principles that guide all aspects of research and publication. Honesty is fundamental, requiring honest reporting of research, procedures, data, and outcomes to ensure the credibility and reliability of published work. Transparency is emphasized through transparent reporting of methods, data, and results, allowing readers to evaluate research findings and reproduce studies when necessary. Accountability is enforced through accountability for research conduct and reporting, ensuring that researchers take responsibility for their work and its implications. Professionalism is maintained through professional conduct in all aspects of research, from initial design through publication and dissemination. Respect is demonstrated through respect for research participants, colleagues, and the research community, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual support in advancing business knowledge.

Sanctions and Corrections are applied proportionally based on the severity and nature of the misconduct. Retraction involves removal of published articles with proven misconduct to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record. Expression of Concern includes notice about potential issues with published work when conclusive evidence is not available but concerns exist. Correction involves publication of errata or corrigenda for identified errors that do not constitute misconduct but affect the accuracy of published work. Author Ban includes temporary or permanent publication ban for serious misconduct to protect the journal and research community from repeat violations. Institution Notification involves notification to author's institution for serious violations that may require institutional investigation or action.

The journal operates on a quarterly publication schedule with specific timing for both online and print distribution. The primary frequency is quarterly publication with 4 issues annually, published in March, June, September, and December. Online publication occurs immediately upon acceptance, while print publication follows a quarterly compilation schedule.

The publication model employs a hybrid approach including immediate online publication, quarterly issue compilation, quarterly print edition, continuous publication model, and annual volume structure.

Volume progression shows the journal's history from Volume 1 in 2018 through Volume 9 in 2026 as the current volume.

Articles may be retracted due to serious research misconduct including: data fabrication or falsification; plagiarism or text recycling; deliberate manipulation of results or conclusions; and ethical violations in research conduct. These serious breaches of academic integrity undermine the credibility of the scholarly record and require prompt action to maintain research standards.

Articles may be retracted due to honest errors that significantly affect the research findings: methodological errors that invalidate conclusions; calculation errors that change results substantially; data analysis mistakes that lead to incorrect interpretations; and experimental design flaws that compromise the entire study. Honest errors, while serious, are distinguished from misconduct and are handled with understanding while maintaining research integrity.

Retraction may be necessary due to violations of publication ethics: failure to obtain proper ethical approvals; inadequate informed consent procedures; breach of participant confidentiality; and failure to disclose significant conflicts of interest. These violations undermine trust in the research process and may necessitate article removal.

JBAMDE welcomes submissions of original research, case studies, review articles, and technical reports that contribute to the advancement of business analytics, management practices, and digital economy research. The journal accepts several manuscript types including original empirical research articles of 6,000-10,000 words, business case analyses of 4,000-8,000 words, comprehensive literature reviews of 8,000-12,000 words, and methodological papers of 5,000-9,000 words.

The journal welcomes submissions from diverse author backgrounds including academic faculty, researchers, and graduate students, business practitioners, consultants, and analysts, policy makers and government researchers, authors from any country, and multi-institutional collaborative teams.

Authors may need to obtain various institutional approvals including Institutional Review Board approval for human subject research, institutional ethics committee approval, data governance approval, funding agency clearance, and institutional publication clearance.

Email submission is permitted only for technical issues with the online system, system problem submissions, special circumstances, with prior editorial approval required and complete documentation required.

JBAMDE publishes cutting-edge research across three interconnected domains: Business Analytics, Management, and Digital Economy. The journal welcomes submissions of original research articles, business case studies, comprehensive literature reviews, and methodological papers that contribute to the advancement of business analytics and digital economy research.

All submissions must represent original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Publication requires approval from all co-authors and responsible authorities at the institute where the work was carried out.

Submission of a manuscript implies that the work described has not been published before, is not under consideration for publication anywhere else, and its publication has been approved by all co-authors and responsible authorities at the institute where the work was carried out.

Manuscript withdrawal refers to the voluntary removal of a submitted manuscript from the publication process by the author(s) at any stage before final publication.

Editorial assessment considers review completion status, editorial resource utilization, editorial time investment, manuscript quality assessment, and future publication consideration.