Plagiarism Policy

The Academia Journal of Strategic Management and Finance (AJSMF) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. All submissions must be the authors’ own work and properly acknowledge the contributions of others.

What Constitutes Plagiarism?

Plagiarism includes:

  • Direct Copying: Using text verbatim from other sources without quotation or citation

  • Paraphrasing Without Credit: Rewriting someone else’s ideas or findings without attribution

  • Data Misuse: Using tables, figures, graphs, or datasets from external sources without proper reference

  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing previously published work without disclosure or citation

Plagiarism Threshold

AJSMF enforces a 19% similarity threshold in line with HEC Pakistan guidelines. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be returned to the author or rejected.

Detection and Responsibility

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin). Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality of their work. Manuscripts exceeding the threshold are reviewed by the editorial board.

Handling Plagiarism Cases

  • Minor Violations: Missing citations or small overlaps → Returned to author for correction

  • Major Violations: Extensive copying or lack of attribution → Manuscript rejected; if published, article will be retracted

  • Repeated or Severe Violations: Authors may be blacklisted, and institutional notification may be issued

Author Declaration

All authors must submit a Statement of Originality, confirming:

  • The manuscript is original and unpublished

  • All sources are properly cited

  • The work is not under consideration elsewhere

Appeals

Authors may appeal a plagiarism decision by submitting a formal request. The editorial board will review the case and issue a final decision.

AI-Generated Content Policy

AI-generated content (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard, Gemini) is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts containing AI-generated text, analysis, or interpretation will be rejected or retracted.

Transparency and Retraction

Any plagiarism-related retractions are publicly issued to maintain transparency and protect the integrity of the academic community.