Plagiarism Policy

The Academia Journal of Arts, Linguistics and Humanities Research Review (AJALHRR) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical scholarship. All submitted manuscripts must be the original work of the authors and must properly acknowledge the contributions of others.

What Constitutes Plagiarism?

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct Copying: Using text verbatim from other sources without proper quotation and citation
  • Paraphrasing Without Credit: Rewriting another author’s ideas, interpretations, or arguments without appropriate attribution
  • Data and Content Misuse: Using images, figures, tables, or artistic and textual materials without proper reference
  • Self-Plagiarism: Reusing previously published or submitted work without disclosure or proper citation

Plagiarism Threshold

AJALHRR follows the guidelines of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, allowing a maximum similarity threshold of 19%. Manuscripts exceeding this limit may be returned to the author for revision or rejected.

Plagiarism Detection and Responsibility

All manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin). Authors are solely responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and adherence to proper citation practices.

Handling of Plagiarism Cases

  • Minor Issues: Missing citations or small overlaps → Manuscript returned for correction
  • Major Issues: Extensive copying or lack of attribution → Immediate rejection; if published, article will be retracted
  • Repeated or Severe Violations: Authors may be blacklisted, and institutional notification may be issued

Author Declaration

All authors must submit a Statement of Originality, confirming that:

  • The manuscript is original and unpublished
  • All sources are properly cited and acknowledged
  • The work is not under consideration elsewhere

Appeals

Authors may appeal a plagiarism decision by submitting a formal request to the editorial office. The editorial board will review the case and issue a final decision.

AI-Generated Content Policy

AJALHRR strictly prohibits the use of AI-generated content (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard, Gemini) in any part of a manuscript.

❌ Submissions containing AI-generated text, analysis, or interpretation will be rejected or retracted.
✅ Manuscripts must reflect original human scholarship and critical thinking.

Transparency and Retraction

In cases of confirmed plagiarism, the journal will issue a formal retraction notice to maintain transparency and protect the integrity of the academic record.