Author Policies
Welcome to the Author Policies page. Here you will find important guidelines related to the submission and publication of your manuscript. Please read through the policies carefully.
1. Licensing Policy
The International Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation operates under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This means that authors retain copyright to their work but allow others to freely share, copy, redistribute, and adapt the content, as long as the original author is properly credited. This open access approach ensures maximum visibility and dissemination of research worldwide.
2. Plagiarism Policy
The journal adheres strictly to policies against plagiarism. All submissions are screened for plagiarism using advanced detection tools, and manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected. Authors are expected to produce original work and properly cite sources. The International Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation upholds high academic integrity, and any research misconduct is not tolerated.
3. Human and Animal Rights Policy
Authors submitting manuscripts involving human participants or animals must comply with ethical standards in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and other applicable ethical guidelines. All research should have been approved by a recognized ethics committee or institution. Authors should clearly state their adherence to ethical guidelines in their manuscript and provide the appropriate consent forms when necessary.
4. Complaints Policy
Any author or reviewer who wishes to file a complaint about the editorial or review process may do so by contacting the editorial board. Complaints will be reviewed and addressed in a fair and transparent manner. If you have concerns about potential conflicts of interest, plagiarism, or any other issues, please submit your complaint to editorial@ijaat.com.
5. Data Sharing Policy
The International Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation encourages authors to share raw data sets, protocols, and other supplementary materials. Authors are required to disclose whether data sets are available upon request, or if they have been deposited in public repositories. This policy promotes transparency and reproducibility in research.
6. APC Waiver Policy
Authors from low-income countries may apply for a waiver or discount on the Article Processing Charge (APC). The decision to grant a waiver is based on the financial need of the author and will be determined by the editorial office. To apply, authors should submit a formal request along with their manuscript submission.
7. Article Processing Charge (APC)
The International Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) upon acceptance of the manuscript for publication. The APC covers the costs associated with the editorial process, including peer review, editing, and online publication. The current APC is $500, but it may vary depending on the type of article and publication.
8. Open Access Policy
The journal follows an open-access model, allowing free and unrestricted access to all published articles. Open access enhances the visibility and impact of research, enabling greater collaboration and dissemination of knowledge. Authors can share their work freely with the global community under the Creative Commons license.
9. Errata, Retractions, and Corrigenda Policy
In cases of significant errors, plagiarism, or misconduct, the journal reserves the right to retract articles. Corrections will be published as Errata or Corrigenda if minor mistakes are identified after publication. Authors will be contacted to clarify any discrepancies before such actions are taken.
10. Manuscript Preparation
Authors should prepare their manuscripts according to the guidelines provided by the journal. Manuscripts should be typed in English, with a clear and concise presentation of the research. The manuscript should include a title page, abstract, keywords, main body, and references. Detailed formatting instructions can be found in the Check List section below.
11. Sample Paper
A sample paper is available for reference to guide authors in preparing their manuscripts. The sample paper demonstrates the required structure, formatting, and style for the International Journal of Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation. Please review the sample paper before submitting your manuscript to ensure compliance with the journal's standards.
12. Withdrawal Policy
Once a manuscript has been submitted, authors may request withdrawal only in cases of genuine necessity, such as incorrect authorship or significant data issues. Requests for withdrawal must be made in writing to the editorial office and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
14. Copyright Policy
Authors retain copyright of their articles, but they grant the journal a license to publish and distribute their work under the Creative Commons Attribution License. Authors are responsible for ensuring that they have the right to use any third-party content included in their manuscript.
16. Digital Preservation
The journal ensures long-term digital preservation of all published articles. We partner with reliable digital repositories to archive articles and safeguard their availability for future generations of researchers.
17. Participant/Patient Privacy and Informed Consent
Authors submitting research involving human participants must provide informed consent forms and ensure participant privacy. The journal requires authors to adhere to ethical standards related to the collection and storage of personal data.
18. Submission of Manuscript
Authors must submit their manuscripts via the journal’s online submission system. Detailed instructions for submission, including formatting requirements and submission steps, can be found on the Manuscript Preparation page.
19. Check List
Before submitting your manuscript, please ensure you have followed the guidelines outlined in the Manuscript Preparation section. You must check the following:
- Ensure the manuscript is in the correct format
- Check references for accuracy
- Ensure all co-authors have consented to the publication
- Include all necessary documents, including the Author’s Agreement Form
20. English Language Editing
If your manuscript is not written in native English, we recommend professional English language editing services. This ensures clarity, readability, and compliance with academic writing standards. The journal reserves the right to suggest or require language editing before publication.
