Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Ayurveda360 is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. Plagiarism undermines scholarly credibility and violates the ethical norms of research publishing. This policy outlines our zero-tolerance approach to plagiarism and provides guidance for authors, reviewers, and editors.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the presentation of another’s work—text, ideas, data, or images—without proper attribution, and includes:

  • Textual Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim without quotation or citation

  • Paraphrasing Plagiarism: Rewriting ideas without giving credit

  • Self-Plagiarism: Republishing one’s own previous work without disclosure

  • Data/Image Plagiarism: Using data, figures, or images without permission or citation

  • Conceptual Plagiarism: Using ideas, methods, or research frameworks without acknowledgment

2. Detection Methods

We use a combination of:

  • Plagiarism Detection Software: Tools like Turnitin or iThenticate

  • Manual Screening: Editorial scrutiny of suspected sections

  • Cross-Referencing: Comparison with reputable databases and published literature

All manuscripts are checked for originality before peer review or publication.

3. Consequences of Plagiarism

Depending on the severity, actions include:

For Authors:

  • Minor issues: Request for correction and proper attribution

  • Major violations: Rejection and possible future submission ban

  • Post-publication discovery: Article retraction and public notice

For Reviewers/Editors:

  • Immediate removal from editorial duties and notification to affiliated institutions

4. Preventing Plagiarism

We expect all contributors to follow these best practices:

Authors:

  • Properly cite all sources of text, ideas, data, images, and methods

  • Use quotation marks for verbatim excerpts

  • Disclose reuse of previous work and obtain permissions if needed

  • Run pre-submission plagiarism checks using detection tools

Reviewers:

  • Notify the editor immediately if plagiarism is suspected in a manuscript

Editors:

  • Ensure originality of submissions and investigate allegations when necessary

5. Reporting Plagiarism

Anyone can report suspected plagiarism by contacting the editorial office. Please include supporting documentation. All reports are investigated confidentially and promptly.

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6. Use of AI Tools

We acknowledge the use of language-enhancing tools such as Grammarly or ChatGPT, provided they are used ethically and transparently.

  • Disclosure Required: Any AI assistance must be acknowledged in the manuscript

  • Limitations: AI should not generate original research content or ideas

  • Transparency: Authors must state how AI tools were used

7. Our Commitment

By adhering to this policy, the International Journal of Ayurveda360 ensures that all publications meet the highest standards of originality and academic credibility. We are dedicated to ethical publishing and fostering a responsible research culture.