Responsibility

Responsibility

Responsibility of author

• Authors submitting to the International Academic Journal of Accounting and Financial Management must ensure their work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. They are responsible for presenting accurate data, clear methodologies, and thorough citations to maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism. All co-authors should have made significant contributions and approved the final manuscript. Additionally, authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and provide documented ethical approval for research involving human or animal subjects.

• If errors are discovered post-publication, authors are expected to promptly notify the journal and collaborate on issuing corrections or retractions. Compliance with the journal’s ethical guidelines and editorial policies is essential to uphold the credibility and reliability of the scientific record.

Responsibilities of Editors

• Editors play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal by making fair, unbiased decisions based on the scientific merit, originality, and relevance of submitted manuscripts. They are required to maintain confidentiality of all materials and disclose any personal or professional conflicts of interest. Editors must communicate efficiently with authors, reviewers, and staff to facilitate a transparent and timely editorial process.

• Moreover, editors oversee a rigorous peer-review system by selecting qualified, impartial reviewers and ensuring all published research adheres to ethical standards, including proper approvals for studies involving humans or animals. When ethical concerns or misconduct arise, editors are responsible for investigating and taking appropriate corrective actions to maintain the journal’s integrity.

Responsibility of Reviewers

• Reviewers contribute their expertise by providing objective, unbiased assessments of manuscripts based on scientific quality, originality, and relevance. They must treat all manuscript materials confidentially and complete reviews within the agreed timeframe, or promptly inform the editors if delays occur. Reviewers should offer constructive feedback aimed at improving the manuscript and support their evaluations with clear reasoning.

• It is also the reviewers’ responsibility to disclose any conflicts of interest that might affect their impartiality and to report any suspected ethical violations, such as plagiarism or data falsification, to the editors. Respectful communication and professionalism are expected throughout the review process, culminating in a clear recommendation regarding the manuscript’s publication suitability.

Responsibility of Publisher

• The publisher of the International Academic Journal of Accounting and Financial Management is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity by supporting a rigorous peer-review process and ensuring fairness and transparency throughout publication. The publisher protects authors’ intellectual property rights and complies with relevant copyright laws, while facilitating timely publication and dissemination of research globally.

• Additionally, the publisher is responsible for addressing ethical issues such as plagiarism, authorship disputes, and data falsification. They promote open access policies when applicable to maximize research accessibility and safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive information provided by authors and reviewers. The publisher’s overarching goal is to foster an ethical, innovative, and trustworthy research environment.