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Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement for Asian Business Research (ABR)

Last Updated: 2025-12-01

Asian Business Research (ABR) (hereinafter referred to as "the Journal") is committed to protecting the privacy and data security of all users (including readers, authors, reviewers, editors, and other registered users). This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, accessible at Asian Business Research

1. Data Controller
The Journal is published by ChapJuly Press and is the data controller for your personal information. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Statement, please contact us at abr@julypress.org.

2. Information We Collect
We collect information necessary for the operation of an academic journal, including:

  • Personal Identifiable Information: When you register, submit a manuscript, participate in peer review, or subscribe to notifications, we collect details such as your name, email address, institutional affiliation, professional title, contact information, academic background, and research interests.

  • Submission Content Information: The manuscripts you submit, along with associated metadata (abstracts, keywords, funding information, etc.) and supplementary materials.

  • Interaction Data: All communication records, reviewer comments, editorial decisions, and revision history generated during the editorial and peer review process.

  • Usage Data: When you visit our website, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access time, and browsing behavior through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely for the following academic and operational purposes:

  • To execute the publishing process, including editorial assessment, peer review, production, publication, archiving, and indexing.

  • To communicate with you regarding submissions, review assignments, subscriptions, or inquiries.

  • To analyze anonymized usage data to improve our website and user experience.

  • To publicly display your name, affiliation, and contact information (e.g., email) alongside published articles to acknowledge your contribution and facilitate academic exchange.

  • To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or respond to valid legal requests.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. Information is shared only under the following circumstances:

  • With necessary academic participants (editors, reviewers, copy editors) to conduct the peer review and editorial process.

  • As part of published article metadata, which becomes a permanent public record.

  • With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., hosting, indexing services) bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • When required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Journal.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to maintain user sessions, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit some website functionalities.

6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access and correct your personal data via your OJS account.

  • Request a copy of your data in a portable format.

  • Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances (note that data related to published articles is retained as part of the permanent scholarly record).

  • Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at abr@julypress.org.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Account information is retained while your account is active.

  • Published article data is retained indefinitely as part of the academic record.

  • Records related to unpublished manuscripts are anonymized or deleted after a reasonable period.

8. International Data Transfers
As our operations and servers may be located in various countries, your data may be transferred internationally. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this statement.

9. Information Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

10. Changes to This Statement
We may update this Privacy Statement periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this statement regularly.