Agriculture Journal: Plagiarism Policy

IJOEAR’s plagiarism policy enforces originality and academic integrity in research publications. By employing rigorous checks, the journal ensures that all submissions are free of duplicate or unethical content. This policy upholds credibility, promotes innovation, and supports ethical practices in agriculture and environmental sciences.

Plagiarism Policy:

The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and originality in published research. As a peer-reviewed, open-access journal, IJOEAR emphasizes the importance of ethical publishing practices and strongly discourages any form of plagiarism or unethical behavior in academic writing.

Plagiarism is defined as the unethical act of copying someone else’s ideas, processes, results, or words without proper acknowledgment. Self-plagiarism occurs when an author uses substantial portions of their previously published work without citation. IJOEAR is dedicated to ensuring all submissions are free from plagiarism, as this practice undermines the credibility of research and the integrity of the journal.

Types of Plagiarism:

IJOEAR categorizes plagiarism into the following types:

• Full Plagiarism: Reproducing previously published content without changes to the text, ideas, or grammar.
• Partial Plagiarism: Combining content from multiple sources with extensive rephrasing.
• Self-Plagiarism: Reusing one’s previously published work entirely or in part without proper citation.

Plagiarism Detection:

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced software like Turnitin or similar licensed tools. Manuscripts with plagiarism beyond acceptable limits are rejected outright.

If plagiarism is identified post-publication, the journal will conduct an investigation. Based on the findings, appropriate actions, including retracting the paper, contacting the authors’ affiliated institution, or marking the paper with a plagiarism notice, will be taken.

Policy and Actions for Plagiarism:

To uphold ethical standards, IJOEAR follows a strict plagiarism policy. If plagiarism is suspected:

• Communication with Authors: The authors will be contacted to provide an explanation within two weeks.
• Fact Investigation Committee (FIC): A committee is formed to investigate the matter and recommend actions.
• Institutional Involvement: In cases of non-response, the journal will escalate the matter to the authors' affiliated institutions or universities.
• Removal of Manuscripts: Published plagiarized manuscripts will be removed from the journal’s website and third-party platforms.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

The following actions may be taken against authors found guilty of plagiarism:

• Immediate removal of the plagiarized manuscript from the journal’s website.
• Denial of future submissions for a specified period or permanent banning of the authors.
• Disclosure of the authors’ details on the journal’s website.
• Informing the affiliated institutions or funding bodies for disciplinary action.

Commitment to Originality:

IJOEAR encourages authors to ensure their work is original, properly cited, and adheres to ethical publishing practices. By maintaining these standards, the journal aims to contribute to the credibility and authenticity of academic research.

For any queries or additional information, authors can contact the editorial team via email at info.ijoear@gmail.com or info @ijoear.com.com .