Economic, Management, Business and Accountancy International Journal (EMBAIJ) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethics in academic publishing. Plagiarism is a serious violation of these standards, and EMBAIJ takes all necessary measures to prevent and address it.

Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Verbatim copying of text without proper citation.
  • Paraphrasing of substantial parts of another’s work without attribution.
  • Claiming results from research conducted by others.
  • Using figures, tables, or data without proper acknowledgment.

Policy and Procedures:

  1. Pre-Submission:

    • Authors are required to ensure that their work is free of plagiarism before submission. They must appropriately cite all sources and obtain permissions for any material that is not their own.
  2. Submission:

    • All manuscripts submitted to EMBAIJ are subjected to plagiarism screening using reputable plagiarism detection software. This helps identify similarities and overlaps with previously published works.
  3. Review Process:

    • If plagiarism is detected during the review process, the manuscript will be immediately rejected, and the authors will be informed. Depending on the severity of the plagiarism, further actions may be taken, including notifying the authors' institutions.
  4. Post-Publication:

    • If plagiarism is discovered in a published article, the journal will conduct a thorough investigation. Depending on the findings, actions may include:
      • Retraction of the article.
      • Notification of the authors' institutions.
      • Banning the authors from future submissions to EMBAIJ.
      • Publication of a notice of retraction and correction.

Author Responsibilities:

  • Originality: Authors must ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
  • Proper Citation: All sources of information and inspiration must be appropriately cited.
  • Permissions: Authors must obtain necessary permissions for any third-party material included in their work.

Editorial Responsibilities:

  • Detection: The editorial team is responsible for using plagiarism detection tools to screen submissions.
  • Response: The editorial team must respond promptly and effectively to allegations of plagiarism, following the procedures outlined in this policy.

Reviewer Responsibilities:

  • Vigilance: Reviewers are encouraged to be vigilant for signs of plagiarism and report any suspicions to the editorial team.
  • Confidentiality: Any plagiarism reports or findings must be handled confidentially and professionally.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

  • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and constitutes a breach of publishing ethics. The consequences include, but are not limited to, rejection of the manuscript, retraction of published articles, notification to the authors' institutions, and banning from future submissions to EMBAIJ.

By adhering to this plagiarism policy, EMBAIJ aims to uphold the integrity of academic publishing and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of economics, management, business, and accountancy.