Plagiarism

Plagiarism Policy

Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Agrotechnology Research

The Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Agrotechnology Research is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity. Plagiarism is a serious ethical breach that undermines the credibility of scholarly research and the integrity of the academic community. Our plagiarism policy is designed to detect, prevent, and address plagiarism in any form.

Policy Statement:

  1. Definition of Plagiarism:

    • Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim from another source without appropriate citation.
    • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s own previously published work without proper acknowledgment or permission.
    • Mosaic Plagiarism: Incorporating phrases or ideas from other sources without quotation marks or proper citation, even if the text is rephrased.
    • Accidental Plagiarism: Failing to cite sources correctly due to oversight or misunderstanding, which is still considered a breach of academic integrity.

  2. Detection and Prevention:

    • Pre-Submission Check: Authors are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools to check their manuscripts for potential issues before submission.
    • Editorial Screening: Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using industry-standard software and tools to detect similarities with previously published works.
    • Reviewer Vigilance: Reviewers are also asked to report any suspected instances of plagiarism or unethical practices they identify during the review process.

  3. Procedures for Addressing Plagiarism:

    • Initial Assessment: When a potential case of plagiarism is detected, the editorial office conducts an initial assessment to determine the extent and nature of the issue.
    • Author Notification: The author(s) will be notified of the concerns regarding plagiarism and given an opportunity to respond or provide clarification.
    • Investigation: A thorough investigation will be conducted, including reviewing the manuscript, the sources involved, and any responses from the author(s).
    • Decision Making: Based on the investigation, the editorial board will decide on appropriate actions, which may include:
      • Rejection of the Manuscript: If plagiarism is confirmed before publication.
      • Correction or Retraction: If plagiarism is identified in a published article, a correction or retraction will be issued as appropriate.
      • Banning from Submission: In severe cases, the author(s) may be banned from submitting to the journal for a specified period.

  4. Author Responsibilities:

    • Proper Attribution: Authors must ensure that all sources of information and ideas are properly cited according to the journal’s guidelines.
    • Originality: Submissions must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
    • Disclosure of Conflicts: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect the research.

  5. Educational Efforts:

    • Guidance for Authors: We provide resources and guidance on proper citation practices and the ethical standards expected in academic publishing.
    • Workshops and Training: We encourage authors to participate in workshops and training sessions on academic integrity and plagiarism prevention.

Commitment to Integrity:

The Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Agrotechnology Research is committed to upholding the integrity of the research we publish. We take all allegations of plagiarism seriously and act promptly to address any violations of our plagiarism policy.

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