PLAGIARISM POLICY

The Journal of Business Practice, Economics, and Finance (JoBPEF) maintains a stringent plagiarism policy to uphold the integrity of scholarly research and ensure ethical publishing practices. Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious violation of academic integrity and undermines the credibility of published work. JoBPEF adheres to the following principles and procedures regarding plagiarism:

  1. Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as the act of presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as one's own without proper attribution or permission. This includes, but is not limited to, copying text verbatim from another source, paraphrasing without citation, and self-plagiarism (reusing one's own previously published work without acknowledgment).
  2. Originality Verification: All submitted manuscripts undergo thorough checks for originality using plagiarism detection software. Authors are required to submit original work that has not been previously published elsewhere and is not under consideration for publication in any other journal.
  3. Proper Citation and Attribution: Authors must accurately cite and attribute all sources used in their manuscript, including text, data, figures, and ideas obtained from other sources. Proper citation practices help to acknowledge the contributions of others and prevent plagiarism.
  4. Avoidance of Self-Plagiarism: Authors should refrain from recycling or duplicating their own previously published work without proper citation and acknowledgment. If authors wish to reuse content from their own publications, they must obtain permission from the original publisher and clearly indicate the overlap in the manuscript.
  5. Consequences of Plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected in a submitted manuscript, appropriate actions will be taken in accordance with the severity of the offense. This may include rejection of the manuscript, notification of the author's institution or funding agency, and prohibition of future submissions to JoBPEF.
  6. Editorial Oversight and Review: The editorial team is responsible for identifying and addressing any instances of suspected plagiarism during the manuscript evaluation process. Editors may request clarification or additional information from authors to verify the originality of their work.
  7. Education and Awareness: JoBPEF is committed to promoting awareness of plagiarism and educating authors, reviewers, and readers about ethical publishing practices. Resources on proper citation methods and avoiding plagiarism are made available to support authors in maintaining academic integrity.

By upholding a strict plagiarism policy, JoBPEF maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct in scholarly publishing and ensures the integrity and credibility of the research published in the journal. Authors are encouraged to adhere to ethical guidelines and best practices to uphold the principles of academic integrity and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in business, economics, and finance.