Plagiarism Policy

Policy Statement
EJASJ is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism in any form is unethical and unacceptable. All submitted manuscripts must be original work and must not be copied, wholly or partially, from any other source without proper attribution.

Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying text, data, figures, or ideas from another source without proper citation.

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without acknowledgment.

  • Submitting someone else’s work as one’s own, including self-plagiarism or duplicate submission.

  • Fabricating citations or misrepresenting sources.

Plagiarism Detection Process
All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin, iThenticate).

  • Similarity index below 15% (excluding references, quotes, and standard phrases) is acceptable.

  • Similarity index 15–30%: Manuscript is returned for revision.

  • Similarity index above 30%: Manuscript is rejected outright.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Minor Overlap (Unintentional): Authors asked to revise with proper citations.

  • Major Overlap (Intentional or Negligent): Manuscript rejected, and notice sent to the authors’ institution(s).

  • Plagiarism in Published Work: May lead to retraction, blacklisting of authors, and notification to relevant academic/professional bodies.

Self-Plagiarism / Redundant Publication
Authors must not reuse substantial parts of their previously published work without clear citation and justification. Any overlapping publications must be disclosed at submission.

Ethical Responsibility of Authors
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original and properly cited.

  • All sources are acknowledged.

  • The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.

Editorial Responsibility
The EJASJ editorial board:

  • Screens all submissions for plagiarism.

  • Investigates reported cases promptly and fairly.

  • Follows COPE guidelines in handling plagiarism cases.