Plagiarism Policy

• International Academic Journal of Accounting and Financial Management requires all submitted manuscripts to be original and free from plagiarism.

• Plagiarism is defined as using someone else’s words, ideas, data, or work without proper citation or acknowledgment.

• Self-plagiarism, or duplicate publication of the author’s own previously published work without disclosure, is also strictly prohibited.

• Authors must ensure that all sources and references are properly cited according to academic standards.

• Manuscripts are subject to plagiarism detection using industry-standard software before editorial review.

• If any form of plagiarism is detected, the editorial board will conduct a thorough investigation.

• Minor overlap with properly cited material may be allowed but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• Substantial plagiarism or failure to provide appropriate citations will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript.

• Articles found to contain plagiarism after publication will be retracted following a formal investigation.

• Authors found responsible for plagiarism may be banned from submitting to the journal for a period determined by the editorial board.

• In severe cases, the journal may notify the author’s affiliated institution, funding bodies, or other relevant authorities.

• The journal encourages authors to use plagiarism detection tools prior to submission to avoid unintentional violations.

• Maintaining academic integrity and ethical standards is a shared responsibility among authors, editors, and reviewers.

• The journal adheres to international ethical guidelines, including those set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

• By submitting manuscripts, authors acknowledge and agree to comply with the journal’s plagiarism policy and accept consequences for violations.