Ethical Principles and Publication Policy

The Interdisciplinary Finance and Development Journal (IFDJ) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows international best practices in academic publishing, including the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that their submissions are original, free from plagiarism, and have not been published or submitted elsewhere. Proper citation of all sources is required. Any form of academic misconduct, including data fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism, is strictly prohibited.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair and unbiased review process. Editorial decisions are based solely on academic merit, relevance, and reviewer recommendations, without discrimination.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must maintain confidentiality, declare any conflicts of interest, and provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.

Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening. Manuscripts containing significant similarity with existing published works will be rejected or returned to authors for revision.