PLAGIARISM POLICY

The "Applied Journals of Management and Administration" is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and takes plagiarism very seriously. Plagiarism undermines the integrity of academic publishing and is considered a serious breach of ethics. To maintain the quality and credibility of our publications, we have established a strict plagiarism policy.

Definition of Plagiarism: Plagiarism involves the use of another person’s ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. It includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text from another source without proper attribution.
  • Paraphrasing substantial sections of another work without proper attribution.
  • Claiming results from research conducted by others.
  • Using images, data, or other materials without permission or proper attribution.

Detection of Plagiarism:

  1. Submission Screening:
    • All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced plagiarism detection software before they are sent for peer review. This helps in identifying any instances of overlap or similarity with previously published works.
  2. Review and Monitoring:
    • Reviewers and editors are also vigilant in detecting potential plagiarism during the manuscript evaluation process. Any suspected cases of plagiarism are investigated thoroughly.

Actions Against Plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected, whether at the submission stage or after publication, the journal will take the following actions:

  1. Pre-publication:
    • Minor Plagiarism: If plagiarism is detected in the manuscript during the review process and it is considered minor (e.g., limited text similarity), the authors will be asked to revise the text and properly cite the original sources.
    • Major Plagiarism: If major plagiarism is detected, the manuscript will be immediately rejected, and the authors may be banned from submitting to the journal in the future.
  2. Post-publication:
    • Retraction: If plagiarism is discovered in a published paper, the paper will be retracted from the journal. A retraction notice will be published in the journal, indicating the reason for retraction.
    • Notification: The authors' institution and any relevant funding agencies will be notified about the plagiarism incident.

Author Responsibilities:

  • Original Work: Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and properly cites the work and/or words of others.
  • Citation and Acknowledgment: Proper acknowledgment of the work of others must always be given. Authors should cite publications that have been influential in determining the nature of the reported work.
  • Multiple Submissions: Authors should not submit the same manuscript to more than one journal concurrently, as this constitutes unethical publishing behavior.

Editorial Responsibilities:

  • Vigilance: Editors are responsible for ensuring that all published content is original and free of plagiarism. They must take immediate action if plagiarism is suspected or detected.
  • Confidentiality: The journal maintains confidentiality regarding the detection process and any subsequent actions taken.

By adhering to this plagiarism policy, the "Applied Journals of Management and Administration" aims to uphold the integrity of the academic record and ensure that all published research is conducted and presented ethically.