Plagiarism Policy

Finance and Management Review (FMR) is committed to publishing only original and authentic scholarly works. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo plagiarism screening to ensure the integrity of the research and the publishing process.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, ideas, figures, or data from other sources without proper citation.

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another’s work without acknowledgment.

  • Self-plagiarism (reusing one’s own previously published content without disclosure).

2. Plagiarism Screening

  • All submissions are checked using reliable plagiarism detection software before the review process begins.

  • The acceptable similarity index is less than 19%, excluding references, tables, and common terminology.

3. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected:

  • Before publication – The manuscript will be rejected immediately.

  • After publication – The article will be retracted, and a notice of retraction will be published.

  • The author’s institution or funding body may be informed in cases of serious misconduct.

4. Author Responsibility

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism and must provide proper citations for all referenced materials.

By enforcing this policy, FMR ensures that its publications maintain academic integrity and uphold ethical research practices.