Plagiarism Policy

Introduction

The International Journal of Applied Management, Finance and Social Sciences (IJAMFSS) maintains a rigorous commitment to ethical scholarly publishing. This policy outlines our zero-tolerance approach to plagiarism in all its forms.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting the ideas, words, or data of another person as one's own without proper attribution. IJAMFSS considers all forms of plagiarism unethical, including:

  • Verbatim copying: Copying text directly from another source without quotation marks and proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing: Rephrasing another person's ideas without attribution.
  • Self-plagiarism: Reusing significant portions of your own previously published work without proper citation.
  • Mosaic plagiarism: Combining unattributed phrases or sentences from different sources to create a new "text."

Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to IJAMFSS are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. This includes:

  • Properly citing all sources of information used in the manuscript, following a recognized citation style guide.
  • Paraphrasing ideas in your own words and providing proper attribution to the original source.
  • Obtaining permission to use copyrighted material from the copyright holder.

IJAMFSS Procedures

IJAMFSS employs plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts exceeding a predefined threshold for plagiarism similarity will be rejected.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Manuscript rejection: Manuscripts identified with plagiarism will be rejected outright.
  • Published articles: In cases of plagiarism discovered after publication, IJAMFSS reserves the right to:
    • Issue a retraction of the article.
    • Notify the author's institution.
    • Implement further sanctions as deemed necessary.

Appeal Process

Authors who have their manuscript rejected due to plagiarism concerns may appeal the decision. Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Editor-in-Chief and address the specific plagiarism allegations.

Conclusion

IJAMFSS is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. By adhering to this plagiarism policy, authors and editors contribute to the advancement of trustworthy research within the fields of applied management, finance, and social sciences.