PLAGIARISM POLICY

AJCIM is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. Plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and the use of others' work without proper attribution, is a serious violation of these standards. To maintain the integrity of our publications, we have implemented the following plagiarism policy:

Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else's ideas, words, data, or work as one's own without proper acknowledgment. This includes, but is not limited to, copying and pasting text from other sources without quotation marks and proper citation, paraphrasing without proper attribution, and submitting someone else's work as one's own.

Originality Check: All submitted manuscripts will undergo a thorough originality check using plagiarism detection software. This helps identify any instances of plagiarism by comparing the manuscript with a vast database of published works and online sources. Authors should ensure that their submissions are original and properly cite and attribute the work of others.

Author Responsibilities: Authors should ensure that all materials included in their manuscript are original and properly cited. They should accurately and clearly attribute the work of others, including paraphrased or summarized content. Authors should not submit the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously (duplicate submission) or republish previously published work without proper acknowledgment (self-plagiarism).

Sanctions for Plagiarism: If plagiarism or any form of academic misconduct is detected, appropriate actions will be taken. This may include rejection of the manuscript, notification to the author's institution or employer, and reporting the incident to relevant academic bodies or professional associations. In cases of proven plagiarism, the author(s) may be banned from submitting to AJCIM for a specified period.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Authors should disclose any conflicts of interest that may have influenced their work, such as financial or personal relationships that could be perceived as bias. Failure to disclose conflicts of interest may also be considered a breach of ethical standards.

Education and Awareness: AJCIM is committed to educating authors, reviewers, and readers about the importance of academic integrity and responsible publishing practices. We provide guidance on proper citation and referencing and encourage ethical behavior in research and publishing.

By implementing this plagiarism policy, AJCIM aims to maintain the credibility and reputation of our publications. We strive to promote originality, ethical research conduct, and proper attribution of the work of others. We appreciate the cooperation of all authors in upholding these principles of academic integrity.