Open Access and Copyright Policy (IJDAFS)

International Journal of Digital Accounting and Fintech Sustainability (IJDAFS)

ٱلْمَجَلَّةُ ٱلدُّوَلِيَّةُ لِلْمُحَاسَبَةِ ٱلرَّقْمِيَّةِ وَٱسْتِدَامَةِ ٱلتِّكْنُولُوجِيَا ٱلْمَالِيَّةِ

The International Journal of Digital Accounting and Fintech Sustainability (IJDAFS) is committed to the broad dissemination of scholarly knowledge and supports the principles of open access publishing. The journal seeks to promote the unrestricted exchange of research findings in the fields of digital accounting, financial technology (FinTech), sustainable finance, corporate governance, and related disciplines.

Open Access Policy

IJDAFS provides immediate and unrestricted open access to all published content.

All articles are freely available online upon publication without subscription fees or access barriers.

Readers are permitted to:

  • Read, download, and print published articles.
  • Share articles for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes.
  • Cite and reference published works without restriction.
  • Use published content in accordance with applicable copyright and licensing conditions.

The journal believes that open access enhances the visibility, accessibility, and impact of scholarly research while promoting global knowledge exchange.

Copyright Policy

Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

By submitting and publishing a manuscript in IJDAFS, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to:

  • Publish and distribute the article in electronic and print formats.
  • Archive and preserve the published work.
  • Index and disseminate the article through academic databases, repositories, and indexing services.
  • Promote the published content through academic and professional channels.

Authors remain responsible for the content, accuracy, and integrity of their published work.

Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  • Reuse their work in future books, theses, dissertations, and teaching materials.
  • Deposit the published version in institutional or subject repositories.
  • Share the article on personal, institutional, or professional websites.
  • Distribute copies for scholarly and non-commercial purposes.

Appropriate acknowledgment of the original publication in IJDAFS must be provided.

Licensing and Use of Published Content

Unless otherwise specified, published articles may be used for research, educational, and non-commercial purposes provided that:

  • Proper credit is given to the author(s) and the journal.
  • The original source is cited appropriately.
  • The content is not altered in a manner that misrepresents the original work.

Any commercial use of published material requires prior written permission from the copyright holder.

Third-Party Content

Authors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted materials owned by third parties, including:

  • Figures and illustrations.
  • Tables and datasets.
  • Images and photographs.
  • Charts, diagrams, and graphical materials.

Appropriate attribution and permission statements must be included where required.

Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are encouraged to archive and share their published articles through:

  • Institutional repositories.
  • Academic social networks.
  • Personal websites.
  • Research databases and repositories.

Such dissemination should include a citation and link to the official publication version published by IJDAFS.

Digital Preservation and Archiving

The journal is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility and preservation of published research.

Published content may be archived through:

  • The journal’s official website.
  • Institutional repositories.
  • Academic databases and indexing services.
  • Digital preservation and archiving systems where applicable.

Commitment to Open Scholarship

IJDAFS supports transparency, accessibility, and the responsible dissemination of scholarly research. The journal is dedicated to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in digital accounting, financial technology, and sustainable financial development through unrestricted access to high-quality academic publications.