About the Journal

Focus and Scope

The International Journal of Accounting and Business Society (IJABS) is committed to advancing accounting knowledge and fostering a deeper understanding of accounting and business, particularly in developing and developed countries. Published content ranges from original theoretical and empirical research to review articles covering the state-of-the-art in specific areas. IJABS explores a broad scope, including but not limited to;

  • Management and Accounting
  • Accounting and International Business
  • Accounting and Entrepreneurship
  • Business Economics
  • Risk Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Information Systems in Business
  • Ethics in Business and Accounting
  • Sustainability Science
  • Accounting and Corporate Governance
  • Financial Accounting
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Behavioral Accounting
  • Environmental and Social Responsibility Accounting
  • Public Sector Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Tax Accounting
  • Accounting Education
  • Accounting in Developing Economies
  • Innovation in Accounting and Business Practices

The journal also publishes critical assessments of experiments in behavioral, organizational, and social aspects of accounting and business, along with features such as book reviews, bibliographies, and updates on relevant legislative developments.

 

Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to IJABS must align with the journal’s focus, scope, and author guidelines. Submissions must demonstrate scientific merit or novelty that fits IJABS's focus areas. Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection software to verify originality before submission. The editorial team will conduct additional plagiarism checks using Turnitin, with a maximum similarity limit of 20% and no single source exceeding 2%.

 

IJABS employs a strict double-blind review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent experts, who provide valuable feedback to enhance the quality of the content. The final decision on manuscript acceptance rests with the Editors, considering the reviewers' comments. The Editor-in-Chief determines the sequence of publication for accepted articles based on the acceptance date, geographical diversity of authors, and thematic relevance.

 

Publication Frequency

IJABS publishes three times annually, released in April, August, and December.

 

Plagiarism Policy

Each manuscript submitted to IJABS undergoes a plagiarism check using Turnitin. The journal adheres to a strict plagiarism policy, with a maximum limit of 20% total similarity and no individual source exceeding 2%. Manuscripts that exceed these limits will be returned to the author for revision.

 

Archiving

To ensure long-term preservation, IJABS utilizes the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems. These systems create a distributed archiving network among participating libraries, allowing them to maintain permanent archives for restoration and preservation purposes.

 

Open Access Policy

IJABS provides immediate access to its content, making all published research freely available to readers worldwide. By providing an open-access journal, IJABS upholds the principle that free availability of research promotes broader global knowledge exchange, accelerates innovation, and maximizes the impact of academic contributions in accounting and business. This policy ensures that authors’ work reaches the widest possible audience, supporting a more inclusive and accessible academic community.

 

Sponsors

  • Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Brawijaya (https://www.ub.ac.id/id/)
  • School of Accounting, Economics, and Finance, Faculty of Business, University of Wollongong (https://www.uow.edu.au/)

Journal History
The International Journal of Accounting and Business Society (IJABS) was founded at the University of Wollongong, Australia, in 1993. Since its inception, IJABS has maintained a commitment to advancing knowledge in accounting and business, establishing itself as a respected platform for interdisciplinary research with regional and global impact.