Ownership and Management
Fernando Martins De Bulhão Publishing (FMDB) is an independent international scholarly publisher dedicated to the publication and dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed, open-access research across a broad range of academic disciplines, including Science, Engineering, Technology, Management, Social Sciences, and related fields.
FMDB was established by a group of international academics, researchers, and scientists with the objective of promoting rigorous scholarly communication, research integrity, editorial excellence, and the global dissemination of scientific knowledge. The publisher operates independently and maintains full editorial autonomy in all publishing decisions.
FMDB is a self-funded publishing organization and does not receive financial support from governments, political organizations, or commercial sponsors. The publisher's operational activities are supported primarily through Article Processing Charges (APCs), which are applied transparently and are published on the journal website. Editorial decisions are made independently of financial considerations, and payment of an APC does not influence the editorial or peer review process.
The publisher operates under the corporate identity of Fernando Martins De Bulhão Publishing (FMDB) and maintains clear ownership and management structures. The Editorial Board, Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff perform their respective responsibilities in accordance with the journal's editorial policies, internationally recognized publishing standards, and established ethical principles. Editorial decisions are based exclusively on scholarly merit, originality, scientific quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's scope.
FMDB is committed to maintaining transparency, accountability, editorial independence, and research integrity throughout the publication process. The publisher follows the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Core Practices and aligns its editorial and publishing procedures with internationally recognized best practices for scholarly publishing.
Ownership and Governance