Businovia Journal

 

About the Journal | Aims and Scope

Businovia Journal is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by SRA Academic Publishing with academic support from Bucharest University. Dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge across the health sciences, the journal provides an academic platform for the publication and dissemination of original research, clinical studies, systematic reviews, case reports, methodological contributions, and theoretical and conceptual studies.

As a scholarly publication of SRA Academic Publishing, MVJ is committed to promoting scientific integrity, editorial independence, research transparency, and international academic collaboration. The journal welcomes contributions from researchers and professionals across disciplines whose work addresses health-related questions, challenges, and developments.

 

Aims and Scope

Businovia Journal aims to publish scientifically rigorous and original research that contributes to knowledge, professional practice, and evidence-informed decision-making in health-related fields.

The journal's scope encompasses medicine, public health, healthcare management, clinical sciences, nursing, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, health technologies, artificial intelligence in healthcare, digital health, nutrition, sports and exercise sciences, and related disciplines.

MVJ particularly encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from health sciences, social sciences, technology, and management. Studies examining emerging healthcare challenges, innovative clinical practices, health systems, and the application of new technologies to health-related problems are welcomed.

 

Peer Review and Publication Policy

All research manuscripts submitted to Businovia Journal undergo a double-blind peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another. Manuscripts are evaluated by qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject areas. Editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, methodological rigor, originality, relevance, and adherence to research and publication ethics.

The journal follows an open-access publishing model to facilitate the accessibility and dissemination of scholarly research.

Businovia Journal operates on a continuous publication model and accepts manuscript submissions throughout the year. Following the completion of peer review, editorial acceptance, and production, articles are published online as they become ready, without waiting for the completion of a traditional issue. Where applicable, accepted articles may also be made available through an Early View publication stage.

 

Academic Mission and International Orientation

Published by SRA Academic Publishing with academic support from Bucharest University, Businovia Journal seeks to contribute to the international exchange of scientific knowledge by providing an accessible publication platform for researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, educators, and policymakers.

The journal encourages contributions from different countries and academic traditions, supporting scholarly dialogue and collaboration across disciplinary and geographical boundaries.

Through its commitment to rigorous peer review, ethical publishing practices, open access, and interdisciplinary scholarship, Businovia Journal aims to establish itself as a reliable international academic publication in the health sciences.

 

Publisher: SRA Academic Publication
Journal Title: Businovia Journal
Abbreviation: MVJ
Publication Model: Continuous Publication
Access Model: Open Access
Peer-Review Model: Double-Blind Peer Review
Language of Publication: English

   

1. Aim and Scope

Businovia Journal (BVJ) publishes scientific manuscripts from disciplines directly or indirectly related to business, economics, innovation, management, and entrepreneurship. The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, methodological papers, short communications, and interdisciplinary studies addressing contemporary business and economic challenges.

The journal covers business administration, strategic management, marketing, finance, accounting, international trade, organizational behavior, human resource management, innovation management, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, business analytics, sustainability, and related fields.

BVJ particularly encourages research examining emerging business models, artificial intelligence applications in business, digital economies, organizational competitiveness, sustainable management practices, and developments in global markets.

 

2. Article Types

BVJ accepts the following manuscript categories:

Original Research Articles: Empirical studies employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, experimental, or computational research approaches in business, economics, management, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Review Articles: Systematic literature reviews, narrative reviews, bibliometric analyses, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses that critically examine existing research and identify theoretical or empirical developments.

Case Studies: In-depth investigations of organizations, industries, entrepreneurial ventures, business practices, economic policies, or management challenges with clear theoretical or practical contributions.

Short Communications / Brief Reports: Concise studies presenting preliminary findings, emerging research results, or focused investigations of relevant business and economic issues.

Technical / Methodological Papers: Studies introducing or evaluating research methods, analytical frameworks, measurement instruments, business analytics tools, artificial intelligence applications, or innovative approaches to economic and management research.

Theoretical and Conceptual Papers: Manuscripts developing theoretical frameworks, conceptual models, or new perspectives that advance scholarly understanding of business and economic phenomena.

Letters to the Editor: Scholarly comments, methodological discussions, or critical responses to articles previously published in the journal.

 

3. Ethical Standards

Ethical approval must be obtained for studies involving human participants or animals when required by applicable institutional and national regulations.

Informed consent must be obtained from research participants when applicable.

Authors must comply with the ethical principles and publication standards established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

All potential conflicts of interest, including financial, professional, and institutional relationships, must be disclosed.

Manuscripts must represent original scholarly work and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal.

Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, inappropriate authorship practices, and other forms of research misconduct are prohibited.

The use of artificial intelligence tools in manuscript preparation must be disclosed where required by the journal's publication policies. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of submitted content.

 

4. Manuscript Preparation and Formatting

Manuscripts must be submitted in English.

Use Times New Roman, 12 pt.

Article titles should not exceed 15 words.

References must follow the APA 7th edition citation style.

Manuscripts should be written in clear academic English and demonstrate appropriate theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, and scholarly contribution.

The standard manuscript structure is:

Title

Abstract (up to 250 words) and Keywords (4–6)

Introduction

Literature Review and Theoretical Framework (where applicable)

Research Methodology

Results / Findings

Discussion

Conclusion and Implications

Limitations and Future Research Directions (where applicable)

Acknowledgments (if any)

Funding and Conflict of Interest Statements

References

The manuscript structure may be adapted to the nature of the research, particularly for theoretical papers, conceptual studies, literature reviews, and qualitative investigations.

 

5. Figures, Tables, and Supplementary Files

Figures, diagrams, models, and graphical illustrations must be submitted in high-resolution JPG or PNG format.

Tables must be provided in an editable format and should not be submitted as images.

All figures and tables must be numbered consecutively, appropriately titled, and referenced in the manuscript.

Statistical results, conceptual frameworks, and analytical models should be presented clearly and consistently.

Supplementary materials, including datasets, questionnaires, research instruments, analytical codes, and additional methodological documentation, may be submitted separately.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted figures, tables, or other materials.

 

6. Peer-Review Process

All research submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

At least two independent reviewers with relevant academic expertise evaluate each manuscript.

The editor may assign additional reviewers when necessary.

Manuscripts are evaluated according to originality, theoretical contribution, methodological quality, analytical rigor, relevance to the journal's scope, and clarity of presentation.

Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewer comments.

Final publication decisions are made by the editorial team based on reviewer evaluations and the journal's editorial standards.

 

7. Open Access Policy

BVJ is a fully open-access academic journal.

All published articles are freely accessible to readers without subscription fees.

Authors retain copyright to their published work, subject to the terms of the applicable publication license.

Articles are published under an appropriate open-access license specified by the journal.

The journal supports the dissemination, accessibility, and responsible reuse of scholarly research.

 

8. Early View and Continuous Publication

Businovia Journal operates on a continuous publication model.

Manuscripts may be submitted throughout the year.

Following peer review, editorial acceptance, and completion of the production process, articles are published online as they become ready.

Where applicable, accepted articles may be made available through an Early View (online-first) publication stage.

Articles assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) can be formally cited using their published bibliographic information.

Continuous publication allows accepted research to become accessible without waiting for the completion of a traditional journal issue.

 

9. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system.

A corresponding author must be designated and must provide complete contact information, including institutional affiliation and email address.

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office throughout submission, peer review, revision, and publication.

Authors must ensure that the manuscript complies with the journal's formatting, ethical, and submission requirements.

Submitted manuscripts should include all necessary declarations concerning authorship, ethical approval, funding, conflicts of interest, and data availability, where applicable.

Manuscripts must be prepared for double-blind peer review, with identifying author information removed from the anonymized manuscript file.

The editorial office may return submissions that do not comply with the journal's author guidelines for technical revision before initiating peer review.

 

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

Businovia Journal (BVJ) is committed to maintaining high standards of ethical publishing and follows the principles and guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). The journal promotes scientific integrity, editorial independence, transparency, and accountability throughout the publication process.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial ethical compliance assessment. BVJ does not tolerate research or publication misconduct and applies appropriate editorial procedures when potential ethical violations are identified.

 

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, properly referenced, and free from plagiarism.

All research data, statistical analyses, and findings presented in manuscripts must be accurate, reliable, and verifiable.

Research involving human participants, including surveys, interviews, experiments, consumer behavior studies, and organizational research, must comply with applicable ethical requirements. Ethical approval and informed consent must be obtained where required.

All listed authors must have made a substantial scholarly contribution to the research and must approve the final version of the manuscript.

Any financial, institutional, professional, or personal conflicts of interest must be clearly disclosed.

Manuscripts must not be submitted to multiple journals simultaneously or previously published in substantially the same form without appropriate disclosure.

Authors must provide supporting research data, methodological documentation, or analytical materials when reasonably requested by the editor, subject to confidentiality, privacy, and legal restrictions.

Sources of financial support and research funding must be acknowledged.

The use of artificial intelligence tools in research or manuscript preparation must be disclosed in accordance with the journal's policies. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work.

 

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must evaluate all submissions fairly, objectively, independently, and confidentially.

Editorial decisions must be based on scientific merit, originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and scholarly contribution, without discrimination based on authors' nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, ethnicity, or other personal characteristics.

Editors must ensure that manuscripts are assigned to qualified reviewers with appropriate expertise and that the double-blind peer-review process is properly implemented.

Editors must identify and manage potential conflicts of interest that could compromise editorial independence.

Unpublished manuscripts and confidential research information must not be used for personal or professional advantage.

When ethical misconduct is suspected, editors must initiate an appropriate assessment and, where necessary, request explanations or supporting documentation from the parties involved.

Editorial decisions concerning suspected misconduct must follow fair procedures and relevant COPE guidance.

 

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must conduct evaluations with confidentiality, impartiality, objectivity, and scientific integrity.

Reviewers must decline review invitations when conflicts of interest could compromise their independence or when they lack the necessary subject expertise.

Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents.

Information, unpublished findings, research ideas, or data obtained during the review process must not be used for personal or professional advantage.

Review comments must be constructive, evidence-based, clear, and respectful in academic tone.

Reviewers should identify significant methodological weaknesses, unsupported conclusions, inadequate referencing, and potential ethical concerns.

Reviewers must inform the editor if they identify suspected plagiarism, duplicate publication, data manipulation, or other forms of research misconduct.

 

4. Types of Ethical Misconduct

The following practices are considered violations of research and publication ethics:

Plagiarism: Presenting another person's ideas, words, findings, or intellectual contributions without appropriate acknowledgment.

Data Fabrication or Falsification: Inventing, manipulating, selectively altering, or misrepresenting research data, statistical results, or empirical findings.

Duplicate Publication: Publishing substantially the same research findings in multiple publications without appropriate disclosure or justification.

Simultaneous Submission: Submitting the same manuscript to more than one journal at the same time.

Inappropriate Authorship: Including individuals who have not made qualifying scholarly contributions or excluding individuals who meet authorship criteria.

Research Ethics Violations: Conducting research involving human participants without required ethical approval, informed consent, or appropriate protection of confidential information.

Citation Manipulation: Adding unnecessary or inappropriate references to artificially increase citation counts or influence bibliometric indicators.

Peer-Review Manipulation: Providing false reviewer identities, interfering with independent evaluations, or attempting to influence the review process improperly.

Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest: Failing to disclose financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the research or its interpretation.

Misrepresentation of Research Findings: Deliberately presenting misleading interpretations, unsupported conclusions, or distorted statistical analyses.

When misconduct is confirmed, the journal may reject the manuscript, request corrections, notify relevant institutions, or retract a published article, depending on the nature and severity of the violation and applicable COPE guidance.

 

5. Transparency and Correction Policy

Businovia Journal follows COPE-recommended procedures when significant concerns or errors are identified after publication.

Depending on the circumstances, the journal may issue:

Corrections: To address errors that affect the accuracy or interpretation of published research without invalidating its principal findings.

Retractions: When published findings are unreliable due to serious errors, research misconduct, or other substantial ethical violations.

Editorial Notices: Including expressions of concern or other notices when readers need to be informed about unresolved issues affecting a published article.

All post-publication actions are evaluated according to the available evidence, the seriousness of the identified concerns, and the need to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

The journal aims to ensure that corrections, retractions, and editorial notices are clearly identified, publicly accessible, and appropriately linked to the original publication.

The Editorial Board of Businovia Journal (BVJ) brings together scholars with academic expertise and research experience across the fields of business, economics, innovation, management, and entrepreneurship. The primary mission of the Editorial Board is to maintain high standards of scientific quality, research integrity, ethical publishing, and originality in all published works.

The Editorial Board is responsible for:

Conducting the initial academic and editorial assessment of submitted manuscripts,

Selecting qualified reviewers and overseeing the double-blind peer-review process,

Ensuring scientific objectivity, transparency, independence, and fairness in editorial decisions,

Evaluating manuscripts based on originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and practical relevance,

Promoting compliance with internationally recognized research and publication ethics,

Supporting the journal's strategic development, editorial policies, and international academic orientation.

Board members represent a broad range of disciplines, including business administration, economics, strategic management, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, entrepreneurship, innovation management, organizational behavior, human resource management, digital transformation, business analytics, and sustainable business practices.

This disciplinary diversity supports BVJ's interdisciplinary scope and enables the journal to evaluate research addressing contemporary business challenges, economic developments, technological innovation, and organizational transformation from different academic perspectives.

The Editorial Board encourages international scholarly collaboration and welcomes research contributions from different countries, institutions, and academic traditions. Its members contribute to the development of the journal's academic standards and editorial practices while supporting the dissemination of rigorous and relevant scientific research.

Through their commitment to academic integrity, independent editorial judgment, and responsible scholarly publishing, Editorial Board members support the scientific quality, credibility, and long-term academic development of Businovia Journal.

Businovia Journal (BVJ) is committed to enhancing the international visibility, accessibility, and academic impact of scholarly research in business, economics, innovation, management, and entrepreneurship. In accordance with its academic mission, the journal aims to increase the discoverability and dissemination of published articles through recognized national and international indexing, abstracting, and scholarly information services.

The journal is working toward meeting the eligibility requirements and preparing for potential inclusion in the following platforms:

DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)

Google Scholar

EBSCO

Crossref / DOI Registration

Ulrichsweb (Global Serials Directory)

ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources)

OpenAIRE

Scilit

BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)

Businovia Journal seeks to align its editorial policies, peer-review procedures, publication ethics, and open-access practices with the quality and transparency requirements of international indexing and abstracting services.

Particular attention is given to maintaining consistent publication standards, providing accurate article metadata, ensuring transparent editorial procedures, and supporting the long-term accessibility of published research.

As the journal develops its publication record and meets the relevant eligibility criteria, the editorial team intends to pursue evaluation for inclusion in major international citation databases, including Scopus and Web of Science.

The journal will provide updated information regarding confirmed indexing coverage and database inclusion through its official website. Inclusion in any indexing service will be announced only after formal confirmation from the relevant organization.