Plagiarism Policy
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism means using someone else’s words, ideas, data, or creative expression and presenting it as your own. This includes copying text, paraphrasing without credit, reusing previously published work, or taking any intellectual material without proper acknowledgment. IJGAR treats all forms—including self-plagiarism—with zero tolerance.
IJGAR’s Ethical Position
IJGAR follows a strict zero-tolerance policy. Any manuscript showing copied content or uncredited ideas may be rejected at any stage. We prioritize originality and expect every manuscript to reflect genuine academic contribution.
Types of Plagiarism Considered Unacceptable
Directly copying sentences, structural paraphrasing without citation, combining multiple uncredited sources, reusing one’s own text, image/data manipulation, and the undisclosed use of AI-generated content are all considered misconduct.
Similarity Standards
Similarity analysis generally considers levels above 15–20% (excluding references) unacceptable. Lower similarity in key sections (Abstract, Intro, Conclusion) or single-source similarity above 5% may also result in rejection.
Plagiarism Detection Process
Every manuscript is screened using industry-grade tools (iThenticate, Turnitin, etc.) before peer review. Editors also conduct manual checks for literature-heavy submissions.
Editorial Actions
Misconduct may lead to immediate rejection, retraction notices after publication, informing author institutions, and temporary or permanent submission bans.
Duplicate or Simultaneous Submission
Submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals at once is strictly prohibited and results in immediate rejection and potential barring from future submissions.
Author Responsibilities
Authors must ensure originality, cite all sources, avoid copied diagrams without permission, and maintain transparency about AI tools. Authors must verify manuscripts before submission.
Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors
Reviewers and editors must uphold confidentiality, act impartially, and report suspected plagiarism, ensuring evaluation is based solely on academic merit.
AI-Generated Content Policy
AI tools are only for minor language/grammar correction. Generating text, data, or results via AI is considered academic dishonesty unless clearly declared and verified.
Self-Archiving & Open Access Policy
Authors can archive preprints and postprints in repositories. However, the final published IJGAR PDF cannot be uploaded elsewhere without permission.
Data Integrity and Availability
Manipulated images or fabricated datasets are treated as ethical misconduct. Authors must retain raw data for verification upon editorial request.
Retraction and Corrections Policy
Serious plagiarism discovered after publication leads to marked retractions. Minor errors are addressed via official correction notices to maintain transparency.
Complaint and Appeals Procedure
Authors may appeal decisions based on factual errors. Appeals must be evidence-based and professionally written. Editorial decisions on appeals are final.
