商管科技季刊
Commerce & Management Quarterly
Aims & Scope
Commerce & Management Quarterly (CMQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and practice in the fields of business and management. Our scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including but not limited to production management, marketing management, human resources management, financial management, and information management. We aim to provide a platform for academics and practitioners to share research findings, explore theoretical advancements, and discuss practical solutions to business and management challenges. In addition to original research articles, we welcome submissions of case studies that provide insights into real-world applications of business and management principles. Our journal seeks to engage a diverse international audience, encouraging contributions that offer significant theoretical and practical implications to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of business practices worldwide.

Table of Contents
1. Website
2. Name of Journal
3. Peer Review Process
4. Ownership and Management
5. Governing Body
6. Governing Body / Editorial Team and Contact Information
7. Copyright and Licensing
8. Author Fees
9. Process for Identification of and Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct
10. Publication Ethics
11. Publishing Schedule
12. Access
13. Archiving
14. Revenues Sources
15. Advertising
16. Direct Marketing

1. Website
The CMQ journal is owned and managed by the Chinese Association of Business and Management (CAMBT) and the College of Management of the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. The official website for our journal is located at https://www.cabmt.org.tw/front/index.php. Our team is committed to maintaining a high-quality website. We ensure that the website upholds stringent ethical and professional standards and is free from misleading content or any attempts to imitate the websites of other journals or publishers.
  2. Name of Journal
The formal name of the journal is Commerce & Management Quarterly (CMQ).
3. Peer Review Process
Submission
  • All academic papers related to management topics that has not been published in other academic journals are eligible to be published in the Commerce & Management Quarterly. Manuscripts that have been submitted to other journals and are currently under review and published papers should not be submitted to the Journal.
  • All manuscripts are submitted online. At the homepage of the Commerce & Management Quarterly (https://www.cabmt.org.tw/front/cmquarterly.php?indexable=1).
 Peer-Review Process
  • When submitting the manuscript, the author should include a cover letter, the manuscript file, and any supporting documents (e.g., submission fee receipt).
  • The submission will be evaluated by area editor and two anonymous reviewers.
  • Authors are required to revise the manuscript within two months after being notified of the required revisions; otherwise, the manuscript may be rejected without further notice.
  • Submitted manuscripts will be evaluated and categorized as follows: Accept, Major Revision, Minor Revision, and Reject.
  • The editorial committee has the right to revise the manuscript without the authors’ consent, unless the revision substantially affects the original content.
  • Manuscript Preparation
  • Each manuscript should be accompanied by a cover letter from the corresponding author who outlines the significance of the findings of the paper. The cover page of submitted manuscripts must include the following information. Please do not include the author's name anywhere outside the cover page.
    • Chinese and English titles
    • Author’s English job title and affiliation
    • Correspondence address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  • Submitted manuscripts should be written in the following order: Chinese and English titles, Chinese and English abstracts, Chinese and English key words, main text, reference, and appendixes.
  • Submitted manuscript should not exceed 15 pages (including title, Chinese and English abstracts, key words, tables, figures, works cited, appendixes, etc.). 
  • Submitted manuscript must include a Chinese abstract of 500 characters or less and an English abstract of 300 words or less, and a maximum of five key words.
  • Place the figure title and notes below the figure, and the table title above the table with the notes below.
  • Citation and reference should be formatted according to the APA 7th edition guidelines.
 
4. Ownership and Management
Ownership of this journal is held by the Chinese Association of Business and Management and the College of Management of the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, which can be found online at https://www.cabmt.org.tw/front/index.php.
 
5. Governing Body
The journal is governed by its editorial board. Detailed information about the editors and the journal management team, including their full names and affiliations, along with contact information for the editorial office are available under the '6. Editorial Team and Contact Information' section on the journal's homepage.

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6.Editorial Team and Contact Information
     
Title Name Service Institution Job Title
Editor in Chief Chwo-Ming Yu Chang Gung University, Department of International Business Management, Entrepreneurship Management Professor
Committee Kwo-Ting Fang National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Department of Information Management Vice President of Yuntech and Professor
Tswen-Gwo Wang National Central University, Department of Information Management Professor
Hung-Chang Chiu Institute of Materials Science,National Tsinghua University, Department of Technology Management Professor
Ying-Chin Ho National Central University, Department of Graduate Institute of Industrial Management Professor
Jih-Hsin Sher Feng Chia University, Department of Business Administration Chair Professor
Sou-Shan Wu National Taiwan Normal University, College of Management Chair Professor
Shih-Wei Chou National Kaohsiung University of Science & Technology, Department of Information Management Distinguished Professor
Shih-Kuei Lin National Chengchi University, Department of Money and Banking Professor
Bou-Wen Lin National Taiwan University, Department and Graduate Institute of Business Administration Professor
Chen-Lung Chin National Chengchi University, Department of Accounting Professor
Yun Ken National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Department of Graduate Institute of Patent Director and Professor
Pei-Gi Shu Fu Jen Catholic University, Department of Business Administration Distinguished Professor
Ho-Min Chen National Taiwan University, Department of International Business Professor
Yu-Shan Chen National Taipei University, Department of Business Administration Dean, College of Business and Distinguished Professor
Houn-Gee Chen Tunghai University, Department of Information Management Dean, College of Management and Chair Professor
Tzu-Ju Ann Peng National Chengchi University, Department of Business Administration Professor
Ming-Chang Huang National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Administration Professor and Deputy Chairman of B.A.
Wei-Chi Tsai National Chengchi University, Department of Business Administration Vice President of NCCU and Professor
Shih-Ping Yan Guangxi University, School of Business Dean, College of Business and Professor
Executive Editor Shang-Ping Lin National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Administration Professor
Jen-Shou Yang National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Administration Professor
Tsung-Yu Hsieh National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Administration Associate Professor
Wan-Chien Lien National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Department of Business Administration Assistant Professor
Practice consultant Jian-Rong Wang Feng Tay Enterprise. Co., Ltd. Vice Chairman
陳榮華 Cheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd Chairman
Wei-Siang Huang WPG Holdings Limited Chairman
蔡裕慶 Mobiletron Co., Ltd. Chairman
Editorial
office		 123 University Road, Section 3,Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel:+886-5-534-2601 ext 5008
Fax:+886-5-534-2543
E-mail: bmt.cmq@gmail.com
Website: https://www.cabmt.org.tw
7. Copyright and Licensing
Copyright for all published content is held by the Chinese Association of Business and Management and the College of Management of the National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. Authors are required to consent to a copyright transfer as part of the submission process. CMQ operates as an open access journal, with articles being freely distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0). This license allows for unlimited use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, so long as the original work is correctly attributed. For academic or educational use, such as including CMQ's tables or figures in other journals, books, or media, no permission request is needed from the publisher. All journal content is available immediately upon publication, with no embargo period.

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8. Author Fees 
  • Submission fees. A registration fee of NT$1,000 is charged for each submission. Payment should be made via postal giro transfer to account number: 22591561, under the name: 中華商管科技學會.
  • Publication fees. For manuscripts accepted for publication, a publication fee of NT$3,000 will be charged for articles up to 15 pages. An additional NT$200 will be charged for each extra page. The journal does not provide remuneration for published articles. Upon publication, the author(s) will receive one copy of the journal issue and 10 reprints of the article.
 
9. Process for Identification of and Dealing with Allegations of Research        Misconduct

Our journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and rigor in scientific research. In alignment with the ethical guidelines endorsed by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE;  http://publicationethics.org/resources/flowcharts), our editorial team undertakes diligent measures to screen and review all submitted manuscripts for adherence to ethical research practices.

(1)Preventive Measures:
We conduct thorough initial screenings to detect any possible instances of research misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, citation manipulation, and the falsification or fabrication of data. Our commitment ensures that misconduct does not undermine the articles we publish.

(2) Detection and Response:
Upon encountering submissions that potentially breach ethical guidelines, our process involves a detailed investigation led by our editorial board. If a case of misconduct is suspected, whether reported post-publication or identified during the review process, we adhere to the procedural flowchart provided by COPE for managing such cases, available at COPE's flowcharts (http://publicationethics.org/resources/flowcharts).

(3) Editorial Board Responsibilities:
Our editorial board is tasked with the responsibility of deliberating over the investigated cases and making informed decisions on the course of action. This may include the publication of errata, corrigenda, clarifications, retractions, and issuing apologies where necessary.

(4) Transparency and Accountability:
We maintain a transparent record of all proceedings concerning allegations of misconduct and ensure that our processes are accessible and understandable to both our contributors and readers. This fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in our publication practices.
Through these meticulous processes, our journal aims to contribute to the integrity of scientific publications and uphold the trust placed in us by our community of researchers and readers.
 
10. Publication Ethics
Our journal strictly adheres to internationally recognized guidelines and standards for publication ethics as outlined by leading professional bodies including the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE; https://publicationethics.org/) and the Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing (https://doaj.org/bestpractice). We commit to following COPE’s flowcharts for addressing instances of research and publication misconduct. The following is comprehensive information on our publishing ethics.

10.1 Authors' Responsibilities

(1)Ethical Standards: Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are written in accordance with the highest ethical
     standards. They should avoid any form of plagiarism, data falsification, and unethical research practices.
(2)Originality and Acknowledgment of Sources: All submissions must be original works by the authors. Proper
    acknowledgment of the work of others must be given where applicable. Authors should also disclose any conflicts of
    interest.
(3)Data Transparency and Accessibility: Authors should be prepared to provide access to data supporting their
    findings, subject to privacy and confidentiality constraints. They should ensure that their research data is robust, and
    capable of being replicated in independent analyses.
(4)Authorship Criteria: Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the           conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All those who have made significant
     contributions should be listed as co-authors.
(5)Corrections and Retractions: If authors discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their published work, they have
     a responsibility to promptly notify the journal editor or publisher and cooperate with them to correct or retract the
     paper.
(6)Fair Play and Impartiality: Authors should conduct their research impartially and objectively. Reviews and articles
     should be written and submitted in good faith and not for the purpose of any form of personal or professional gain.
(7)Engagement with the Peer Review Process: Authors are expected to engage constructively with the peer review
     process, responding promptly and respectfully to comments and suggestions from reviewers.
 
10.2 Editors' Responsibilities

(1)Ethical Oversight: Editors must ensure that all articles undergo a fair, unbiased, and rigorous peer review process and
    that the confidentiality of the manuscript is maintained throughout. They should also handle all submissions ethically
    and with integrity, without allowing personal or commercial interests to compromise intellectual and ethical standards.
(2)Decision Making: Editors are responsible for making editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts based solely on
     the paper's relevance, originality, clarity, and alignment with the journal's scope. They must also ensure that each
     manuscript receives a thorough evaluation by qualified reviewers.
(3)Conflict of Interest: Editors should avoid any potential conflict of interest by disclosing any relationships that could
     influence their editorial decisions. They must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where they might have
     conflicts of interest with any of the authors or institutions connected to the papers.
(4)Engagement with Peer Review Process: Editors should guide the peer review process constructively and
     transparently, selecting appropriate reviewers and ensuring timely review feedback.
(5)Quality Control: Editors should work to maintain the quality of the publications by overseeing the review process
     and ensuring adherence to academic and publishing standards.
(6)Transparency: The process by which decisions are made should be clear and available to both authors and reviewers.

10.3 Reviewers' Responsibilities
 
(1)Ethical Conduct: Reviewers should conduct their reviews impartially and objectively. They are expected to maintain
     confidentiality about the manuscripts they review and should not share any information about the manuscript with
     outside parties.
(2)Constructive Criticism: It is important for reviewers to provide constructive feedback that is both fair and courteous.
     They should clearly explain their assessments, including both strengths and weaknesses, and suggest improvements
      in  a supportive manner.
(3)Disclosure of Conflicts: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the editors. If a substantial
     conflict exists, it is advisable for them to decline the review assignment.
(4)Timeliness: Reviewers should complete their reviews within the specified timeline provided by the journal. If they
     anticipate delays, they should notify the editor as soon as possible and may suggest alternative reviewers if unable to       commit.
(5)Competence
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