Plagiarism Policy

ACADEMIA Nextgen Management Journal (ANMJ)

???? Introduction

At ACADEMIA Nextgen Management Journal (ANMJ), we are deeply committed to academic honesty and professional ethics. Plagiarism—intentional or accidental—erodes scholarly credibility and violates the trust placed in academic publications. ANMJ follows a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism to safeguard the originality and authenticity of published research.

???? Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as using someone else's ideas, words, data, or other intellectual output without proper attribution. This includes:

  • Direct Copying: Reproducing text verbatim from any source without using quotation marks and citation.

  • Paraphrasing Without Credit: Rewriting existing ideas or findings without acknowledging the original author.

  • Uncited Data/Visuals: Using charts, graphs, tables, or datasets without appropriate references.

  • Self-Plagiarism: Republishing one's own previously published or submitted work without citation or disclosure.

???? Similarity Thresholds

Policy Standard Acceptable Similarity Index
ANMJ Internal Policy ≤ 10%
HEC Pakistan (Reference Benchmark) ≤ 19%

ANMJ adopts a stricter standard than the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to encourage high-quality, original scholarship.

???? Detection Tools & Responsibilities

  • Plagiarism Screening: All submissions are screened using industry-standard tools like Turnitin.

  • Author Accountability: Authors must ensure their work is original and correctly cited before submission.

⚖️ Handling Detected Plagiarism

Type of Plagiarism Editorial Action
Minor (e.g., citation errors) Manuscript returned for correction and resubmission
Major (e.g., large-scale copying) Immediate rejection or retraction (if already published)
Repeated or severe violations Author blacklisted; notification sent to affiliated institutions or funding bodies

✍️ Author Declaration

Each submission must be accompanied by a Statement of Originality, affirming that:

  • The manuscript is original.

  • All third-party content is properly credited.

  • The manuscript is not published or under review elsewhere.

???? Appeals Process

If an author disputes a plagiarism finding, they may submit a formal appeal.

  • Appeals are reviewed impartially by the editorial board.

  • Final decisions are binding and based on verified evidence.

???? Use of AI-Generated Content

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

  • This includes the abstract, literature review, methodology, or results.

  • AI-assisted content = automatic rejection or retraction.

  • All content must represent original, human academic scholarship.

???? Transparency and Retractions

In the case of retractions due to plagiarism:

  • A formal retraction notice will be published.

  • The retracted article will be removed from online archives.

  • The decision will be recorded to maintain the journal’s academic integrity.