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Journal plagiarism policies outline the standards and consequences related to plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, within submitted manuscripts. These policies typically define acceptable levels of similarity with other works, and specify procedures for handling plagiarism at various stages of the publication process.

Key Aspects of Journal Plagiarism Policies:

Definition of Plagiarism:

Journals define plagiarism as the act of presenting someone else's work or ideas as one's own, without proper attribution. This includes direct copying, paraphrasing without citation, and self-plagiarism (using one's own previously published work without proper citation).
Acceptable Similarity Levels:

Journals often specify a percentage of similarity that is considered acceptable, typically with a range between 5-15%. This allows for the inclusion of properly cited quotes, paraphrased information, and common academic phrases.
Consequences of Plagiarism:
Journals have specific procedures for handling plagiarism, which may include:

Rejection of the manuscript without review.

Returning the manuscript to the author for revision.

Retraction of published articles if plagiarism is discovered after publication.

Informing the author's institution and/or funding agencies.
Detection Methods:

Journals often use plagiarism detection software (like Turnitin) to identify potential instances of plagiarism.
Ethical Considerations:

Plagiarism policies are in place to uphold academic integrity and ensure that authors are properly credited for their work.

Examples of Specific Policies:

< 5% Plagiarism: Manuscripts might be given an ID and returned to the author for content revision.
5-15% Plagiarism: Manuscripts may be returned for content revision.
> 20% Plagiarism: Manuscripts may be rejected without review.
Major Plagiarism: Extensive copying or sections without attribution can lead to manuscript rejection, notification of the author's institution, and a ban from future submissions.
Post-Publication Plagiarism: Retraction of the article, with a retraction notice, is a common practice.

In essence, journal plagiarism policies aim to:

Prevent academic dishonesty and maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.
Ensure that all published work is original and properly attributed.
Establish clear guidelines for authors and reviewers on plagiarism and related ethical issue

Journal Archiving Information

JABAAS articles are deposited in and available from multiple digital archives around the world. To guarantee long-term digital preservation, content published in JABAAS is deposited in the CLOCKSS and LOCKS archives. Also as JABAAS is hosted in OJS its also preserved in PKP PN.

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Author Guidelines

Submission Preparation Checklist

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