1. Zero Tolerance for Plagiarism

Economics, Business and Management Science Journal (EBMSJ) (Online ISSN: 2775-3794) upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and enforces a strict policy against all forms of plagiarism, including verbatim copying, uncredited paraphrasing, data fabrication/falsification, and redundant or duplicate publication (self-plagiarism).

2. Mandatory Similarity Screening

Every manuscript submitted to EBMSJ undergoes mandatory similarity screening during the initial editorial evaluation prior to double-blind peer review, and again prior to final acceptance, using Turnitin and/or Plagiarism Checker X.

3. Similarity Index Thresholds and Editorial Actions

Excluding bibliography/references, properly enclosed direct quotations, and standard methodological formulas, EBMSJ applies the following strict similarity index thresholds:

• Similarity Index ≤ 30% (with no single source exceeding 5%): The manuscript passes similarity screening and proceeds to double-blind peer review.
• Similarity Index between 31% and 40%: The manuscript is returned to the author(s) prior to peer review for mandatory revision and proper paraphrasing/citation.
• Similarity Index > 40% or Evidence of Deliberate Plagiarism: The manuscript is immediately rejected without peer review.

4. Handling Post-Publication Plagiarism

If plagiarism, duplicate publication, or copyright infringement is discovered after an article has been published in EBMSJ, the Editorial Board will conduct a formal investigation in accordance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Flowcharts. If substantiated, the article will be formally retracted, a Retraction Notice linked to the original DOI will be published, and the author's institution and funding bodies may be notified.