Publication Ethics

Directiva: Journal of Corporate and Creative Business Management is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and professional integrity. The journal promotes transparency, accountability, and responsible scholarly communication, particularly in research that bridges academic insight with real-world managerial practice. Directiva follows internationally recognized ethical guidelines to prevent publication malpractice and ensure trust within the academic and professional community.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that their work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal. Proper acknowledgment of sources must be provided, and plagiarism in any form is considered unethical behavior. Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest, present accurate data, and ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the research and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for making publication decisions based on the scholarly merit, practical relevance, and integrity of submitted manuscripts. Editorial decisions must be free from discrimination and influenced solely by academic contribution and ethical considerations. Editors must maintain confidentiality of submissions and avoid conflicts of interest throughout the editorial process.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers assist the editorial team in evaluating manuscripts objectively and confidentially. They are expected to provide constructive feedback, identify relevant published work not cited by authors, and declare any conflicts of interest. Reviewers must not use unpublished material for personal advantage and should uphold professional standards of peer review.

Publication Misconduct

The journal takes ethical violations seriously, including plagiarism, data fabrication, citation manipulation, redundant publication, and unethical research practices. Suspected misconduct will be investigated following established ethical publishing standards, and appropriate actions will be taken when necessary.

Ethical Standards

Directiva supports internationally accepted ethical publishing principles and encourages academic honesty, transparency in research reporting, and responsible management scholarship that contributes positively to both academic knowledge and professional practice.