Journal of Commerce is research journal of the most prestigious business and commerce institute, Hailey College of Commerce which is the premier business institute serving the nation and world since 1927. It has produced renowned economists, business tycoons and many professionals who are pride for the institute. Research just like professional education is the core objective of the college. Keeping up its tremendous traditions and to serve humanity with the changing world it has launched a research journal "The Journal of Commerce". This journal is bi-annual journal, and welcomes research from all parts of the world and all fields relevant to business. The Journal of Commerce is Listed in Ulrich's Periodical Directory and Index Copernicus.
The Journal of Commerce is an open access, bi-annual peer-reviewed journal which provides an outlook of research advancements and understandings in the field of business and its all aspects. It publishes articles, case studies and book reviews that consider issues regarding business and all sister fields of business. The journal accepts both conceptual and empirical papers. The prime goal of JOC is to disseminate the ideas and thoughts about business to academicians, researchers, practitioners and all those who can benefit from it. It aims to include paper from all over the world without any discrimination. Papers will be preferred which can be applied at any level and can benefit society.
Journal of Commerce provides an outlook of research advancements and understandings in the field of business and its all aspects. It publishes articles, case studies and book reviews that consider issues regarding business and all sister fields of business. It includes papers those are interdisciplinary in nature but the major disciplines covered by JOC are:
- Accounting and Finance
- Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Business Economics
- Entrepreneurship and small business management
- Operation Management
- Strategic management
- Organizational Behavior
- Research Methods
- Contemporary business issues
- Operation and Production Management
The prime goal of JOC is to disseminate the ideas and thoughts about business to academicians, researchers, practitioners and all those who can benefit from it. It aims to include paper from all over the world without any discrimination. Papers will be preferred which can be applied at any level and can benefit society.
EDITORIAL TEAM
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Patron
Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ahmad
Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
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Editor in Chief
Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad
Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
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Associate Editor
Dr. Ishfaq Ahmed Janjua
Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
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Editorial Assistant
Mr. Zaheer Abbas
Hailey College of Commerce, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
EDITORIAL BOARD
FOREIGN/INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
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Dr. Fahri Karakaya
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, USA
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Dr. Mohammed Abdur Razzaque
School of Marketing, The University of New South Wales, Australia
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Dr. Koufopoulos Dimitros
Brunel Business Schools, Brunel University, UK
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Dr. Fuad M. Kreishan
Al-Hussein bin Talal University, Jordan
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Dr. Wan Khairuzzaman Bin Wan Ismail
University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia
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Dr. Birendra Mishra
The A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California, USA
LOCAL/NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD
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Prof. Dr. Sayyid Salman Rizavi
University of The Punjuab, Gujranwala Campus, Gujranwala
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Prof. Dr. Khumail Abbas Rizvi
Lahore School of Economics, Lahore
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Prof. Dr. Ather Azeem
University of Central Punjab, Lahore
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Prof. Dr. Arshad Hassan
Capital University of Science & Technology, Islamabad
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Prof. Dr. Khurram Shahzad
Riphah International University, Islamabad
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Prof. Dr. Ghulam Ali Bhatti
University of Sargodha, Sargodha
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Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid Makki
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur
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Prof. Dr. Hafeez Ur Rehman
University of Management & Technology, Lahore
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Dr. Fareeda Faisal
Arid Agricultural University, Rawalpindi
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Dr. Zulfqar Ali Shah
International Islamic University, Islamabad
Abstracting & Indexing
Currently, The Journal of Commerce (ISSN 2220-6043) is being abstracted and indexed in the followed international databases:
- Scopus
- Business Source Corporate - EBSCO Publishing
- ProQuest
- Directory of Open Access Journals / DOAJ
- Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities
- Ulrich’s Directory
Plagiarism Policy
In accordance with the guidelines of Higher Education Commission (HEC), The Journal of Commerce (JOC) observes Zero Tolerance to plagiarism (Plagiarism Policy). JOC uses either Turnitin or i Thenticate for all research papers submitted to detect possible plagiarism. If similarity is more than 18%, the paper is returned to the author(s) immediately. JOC follows HEC and COPE guidelines to make the determination whether (or to what extent) plagiarism exists.
If plagiarism or other unethical practices are detected after publishing the paper, editorial board has the authority to correct or retract the paper as HEC’s plagiarism policy (http://www.hec.gov.pk/english/services/faculty/Plagiarism/Pages/default.aspx). All authors are responsible for their content individually and collectively. In extreme cases, Editorial board may decide to consult the institution of author(s).
Self-plagiarism: verbatim or substantial copying of authors’ own published work (or under consideration for publication at some other outlet) effecting originality of current submission is also no acceptable in any way.
Peer Review Process
Peer review process is one of the most important and fundamental components in the publication process. The credibility and reputation of a journal mainly depends on the integrity of peer review process and trust of authors. The Journal of Commerce (JOC) likes to assure the research community that it applies very stringent and rigorous peer review process in order to deliver high quality of content to its widespread readers around the globe. JOC is releasing its 10th volume and likes to move towards higher review standards and strict control over submissions in accordance with the new reduced domain (commerce, business and economics rather than wide domain of all social sciences previously) following the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) guidelines. HEC assesses all documentations (including peer review documents) for recognition/accreditation, annual funding and up-gradation of its recognized/accredited journals.
Journals not following the peer review and other guidelines of HEC, can also be delisted from HEC recognized/accredited status thus lose their annual financial support from HEC.
Being an HEC recognized/accredited journal, JOC follows peer review guidelines of HEC in true letter and spirit to meet the requirements of annual funding. All papers submitted to JOC undergo a rigorous internal and external review by experts in the relevant area of interest :
Internal Review
Each paper goes through an internal review by a relevant editorial board member to determine whether it is properly formatted, within the scope of JOC and follows the publication ethics. The board member would also consider whether basic protocols of research have been followed in research design/analysis and contribution to the literature. Papers that do not meet the basic requirements are not sent out for external review, and the authors are generally informed within 1 to 2 weeks.
External Review
JOC follows a double-blind review process after a paper screened through the internal review. Authors are requested not to include their personal information in the text of the paper. They are further indicated not to post their papers on any website to prevent their identity to the potential reviewers. While reviewers are also expected to refuse, if they come to know about the identification of author(s) of a paper referred to them for peer review.
External reviewers (1-2) generally comment and suggest on originality, quality of presentation, research design, data/results/conclusions, usefulness of the study and interest to the researchers community. During external review, if reviewers find that the research paper has major flaws that cannot be resolved through major revision, they can recommend to decline the paper.