Plagiarism & AI Policy
Plagiarism Policy
Journal of Commerce and Trade follows a foolproof policy of plagiarism check through authentic software. Journal of Commerce and Trade accepts manuscript in accordance with the Policy of UGC on Plagiarism.
The journal has established a comprehensive policy to prevent plagiarism and ensure ethical publishing practices. Additionally, the journal addresses the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manuscript preparation to maintain transparency and accountability.
Concept of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is exposing another person’s thoughts or words as though they were your own, without permission, credit, or acknowledgement, or because of failing to cite the sources properly. Plagiarism can take diverse forms, from literal copying to paraphrasing the work of another. To accurately judge whether an author has plagiarized, we emphasize the following possible situations:
- An author may duplicate another author's work verbatim, in whole or in part, without obtaining permission, acknowledging the source, or referencing the source. This technique can be detected through a comparison of the source and the manuscript/work accused of plagiarism.
- Significant copying entails an author reproducing a substantial portion of another author's work without permission, acknowledgement, or citation. The term itself can be interpreted in terms of both quality and quantity and is frequently used in the context of intellectual property. The term "condition" refers to the copied text's relative significance in relation to the entire work.
- Paraphrasing is the process of incorporating ideas, words, or phrases from another source into new sentences inside the text. When the author fails to properly cite or acknowledge the original work/author, this practice becomes unethical. This is the more serious type of plagiarism to be recognised.
Self Plagiarism
'Text-recycling/self plagiarism' if found is not acceptable. Text recycling/ self plagiarism includes:
1. Republishing the same paper already published elsewhere without due and full citation.
2. Publishing smaller/excerpted work form a longer and previous without due and full citations in order to show a larger number of publicatons.
3. Reusing data already used in a published work, or communicated for publication, in another work without due and full citation.
4. Breaking up a longer/larger study into smaller sections and publishing them as althogether new work without due and full citation.
5. Paraphrasing one's own previously published work without due and full citation of the original.
Plagiarism Detection and Prevention
Pre-Publication Procedures:
- All manuscripts submitted will undergo a plagiarism screening using Plagiarism Checker X Professional Version software prior to the commencement of the review process.
- Manuscripts that exhibit a similarity index above the acceptable limit (as defined by UGC guidelines) will be returned to the author(s) for necessary revisions or proper citation adjustments.
- Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions are original, unpublished, and not currently under review elsewhere.
During the Review Phase:
- Should any instances of plagiarism be identified by editors, reviewers, or members of the editorial board at any point (either before or after acceptance), the author(s) will be informed and requested to amend the content or provide appropriate citations.
- Manuscripts found to contain substantial plagiarism may face immediate rejection.
Post-Publication Procedures:
- In cases where plagiarism is discovered after publication, the journal will initiate a comprehensive investigation.
- Depending on the gravity of the plagiarism, the journal may:
- Inform the author(s) institution and relevant funding bodies.
- Annotate the PDF of the published article with a plagiarism notice on every page.
- Formally retract the article if the plagiarism is deemed extensive.
Reporting Plagiarism:
- Readers, reviewers, and other interested parties are encouraged to report any suspected plagiarism to the editorial office at editorjct@gmail.com.
- All reported cases will be reassessed, and appropriate actions will be taken, which may include contacting the author(s) for revisions or retracting the article if necessary.
Author Responsibilities:
- Authors must guarantee that their work is original and properly cited.
- Any prior publication of the content must be disclosed, along with appropriate citations for any reused material.
- To prevent self-plagiarism, authors should accurately cite their previous work when incorporating significant excerpts.
AI Policy
The incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT or similar writing assistants, in manuscript development is allowed under the following stipulations:
Transparency:
- Authors are required to disclose the use of AI tools during the manuscript preparation, specifying the tools utilized and their contributions to content generation or editing.
- A statement must be included in the manuscript within the "Acknowledgments" or "Methods" section, outlining the degree of AI involvement.
Authorship and Responsibility:
- AI tools cannot be credited as authors or co-authors. The authors retain full responsibility for the manuscript's content, including any sections produced or modified by AI tools.
- Authors must ensure that the use of AI does not undermine the originality, accuracy, or integrity of the work.
Plagiarism and AI:
- Authors must verify that AI-generated content does not unintentionally contain plagiarized material.
- All AI-generated text should be thoroughly reviewed and properly cited if it references existing sources.
Ethical Considerations:
- AI tools should serve as aids in the writing process rather than substitutes for critical thinking, analysis, or originality.
- Authors must ensure that the application of AI adheres to ethical standards and does not misrepresent the research or its outcomes.
Consequences of Policy Breaches
Plagiarism:
Manuscripts identified as containing plagiarized content will be rejected or withdrawn, and the author(s) may face additional repercussions, including notification to their institution or funding bodies.
AI Misuse:
Not disclosing the utilization of AI tools or improperly using AI during manuscript preparation can lead to the rejection of the manuscript or the retraction of an already published article. Commitment to Academic Integrity The Journal of Commerce and Trade (JCT) is committed to promoting a culture of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. By following this policy on plagiarism and AI usage, the journal seeks to maintain the credibility, originality, and transparency of all research published. It is the responsibility of authors, reviewers, and editors to uphold these principles throughout the publication process.
Errors and Formatting
Papers with consistency errors in the format and trivial errors in the language will be rejected.
Queries
In case of any query, message or email to editor.
Updated: 15 February, 2025
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