Plagiarism Policy

The Journal of Animal Environment maintains a stringent plagiarism policy to ensure the integrity and originality of the research it publishes. Plagiarism, defined as the use of another person's work, ideas, or expressions without proper acknowledgment, is considered a serious breach of academic ethics. The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and takes plagiarism very seriously.

Definition and Types of Plagiarism:

• Direct Plagiarism: This occurs when an author copies text, ideas, or data from another source without proper citation. Even if minor changes are made to the copied material, it is still considered plagiarism if the original source is not acknowledged.
• Self-Plagiarism: Self-plagiarism, or redundant publication, happens when an author reuses substantial parts of their own previously published work without proper citation or acknowledgment. While self-citation is allowed, the journal discourages the recycling of previously published content unless it provides new insights or significant updates.
• Mosaic Plagiarism: Mosaic plagiarism involves borrowing phrases, ideas, or data from various sources and blending them together without proper attribution. This type of plagiarism is often more difficult to detect, but it is equally unethical.
• Paraphrasing without Citation: Paraphrasing involves rephrasing someone else's ideas in one's own words. If proper credit is not given to the original source, it is considered plagiarism. Even when ideas are paraphrased, the original source must be cited to avoid plagiarism.

Plagiarism Detection and Prevention:

• Use of Plagiarism Detection Software: The Journal of Animal Environment employs advanced plagiarism detection software to screen all submissions for originality. This software compares the submitted manuscript against a vast database of academic content to identify any instances of plagiarism. Manuscripts that exceed a certain similarity threshold are flagged for further review.
• Manual Review: In addition to using software, the editorial team conducts a manual review of flagged manuscripts to determine whether the similarities constitute plagiarism. This review process ensures that accidental similarities, such as common phrases or technical terms, are not mistaken for plagiarism.
• Author Responsibility: Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original and free from plagiarism before submission. This includes properly citing all sources of information, ideas, data, and text that are not the author's own. Authors are encouraged to check their work using plagiarism detection tools before submission to avoid unintentional plagiarism.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

• Rejection of Manuscript: If plagiarism is detected at any stage of the submission or review process, the manuscript will be immediately rejected. The corresponding author will be notified of the reason for rejection, and the journal will provide a report detailing the instances of plagiarism.
• Retraction of Published Articles: If plagiarism is discovered after an article has been published, the journal will issue a retraction notice. The retracted article will remain in the journal's archive but will be clearly marked as retracted, and the reason for retraction will be provided. Retractions are reported to indexing and abstracting services to ensure that the scientific record is corrected.
• Notification to Institutions: In cases of serious plagiarism, the journal may notify the author's institution or funding body. This step is taken to address academic misconduct at a broader level and to prevent future occurrences of plagiarism.
• Banning from Future Submissions: Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be banned from submitting to the Journal of Animal Environment in the future. The length of the ban depends on the severity of the plagiarism and the author's response to the journal's findings.

Plagiarism in Collaborative Work:

• Responsibility of Co-Authors: All co-authors share responsibility for the content of a submitted manuscript. Each author must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism and that all sources are properly cited. The corresponding author, in particular, is responsible for ensuring that all contributors to the manuscript adhere to the journal's plagiarism policy.
• Collaboration with Multiple Institutions: When a manuscript is the result of collaboration between multiple institutions, all parties involved must ensure that proper citation practices are followed. Any instance of plagiarism detected in such manuscripts will be addressed with all collaborating institutions.

Education and Awareness:

• Author Guidelines: The Journal of Animal Environment provides clear guidelines to authors on how to avoid plagiarism. These guidelines emphasize the importance of originality, proper citation, and ethical writing practices. Authors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these guidelines before submitting their work.
• Training for Reviewers and Editors: The journal provides training and resources to its reviewers and editors to help them identify and address plagiarism. This training includes the use of plagiarism detection tools, as well as guidance on how to handle suspected cases of plagiarism.
• Promotion of Ethical Writing Practices: The journal is committed to promoting ethical writing practices within the academic community. This includes raising awareness about the consequences of plagiarism and encouraging researchers to prioritize originality and integrity in their work.

The Journal of Animal Environment is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity by enforcing a strict plagiarism policy. By ensuring that all published research is original and properly attributed, the journal contributes to the credibility and trustworthiness of the scientific literature.