Plagiarism Policy

The International Journal of Humanities, Commerce and Education  maintains a strict policy against plagiarism to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are expected to be the original work of the author(s), properly cited, and free from any form of plagiarism.

1. Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Copying another author’s work, ideas, data, or results without proper acknowledgment.

  • Reproducing text from previously published papers, including the author’s own work (self-plagiarism), without appropriate citation or permission.

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of another work without giving due credit.

  • Using images, tables, or figures from other sources without citation or authorization.

2. Plagiarism Detection

All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using advanced similarity detection tools (e.g., Turnitin, Drillbit, or similar software). The editorial team carefully examines similarity reports to identify potential overlaps and assess their significance.

3. Acceptable Similarity Index

As a guideline, the total similarity index should generally not exceed 15–20%, excluding references, quotations, and standard methodological phrases. However, the editorial board reserves the right to evaluate each case individually.

4. Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism is detected:

  • Before publication: The manuscript will be rejected immediately, and the author(s) will be informed of the findings.

  • After publication: The published article will be retracted, and a notice of plagiarism will be posted on the journal’s website.

  • The author(s) may be blacklisted from future submissions to the journal.

5. Author Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality and authenticity of their work. They must properly cite all sources and obtain permission for any copyrighted material used. Submission of a manuscript to International Journal of Humanities, Commerce and Education  implies that all authors have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this policy.

AI-Generated Content Policy

The International Journal of Humanities, Commerce and Education  recognizes the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in research and writing. However, to maintain academic integrity and transparency, the following guidelines apply:

  1. Authorship Responsibility:
    AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar systems) cannot be listed as authors. Only humans who take full responsibility for the content, accuracy, and originality of the manuscript can be recognized as authors.

  2. Disclosure Requirement:
    Authors must clearly declare the use of any AI tool in the preparation of manuscripts. This includes text generation, data analysis, translation, or image creation. The disclosure should specify the tool used and its purpose in the “Acknowledgment” or “Methodology” section.

  3. Originality and Accountability:
    Authors are fully responsible for verifying and ensuring the originality, accuracy, and ethical use of all AI-generated content. Any detected misuse, plagiarism, or fabrication resulting from AI use will be treated as academic misconduct.

  4. Prohibited Uses:

    • Submitting AI-generated manuscripts without proper disclosure.

    • Using AI tools to fabricate data, references, or results.

    • Relying solely on AI-generated text without significant human oversight or contribution.

  5. Editorial Screening:
    All submissions will be screened for AI-generated and plagiarized content using advanced detection tools. Manuscripts found to contain undisclosed or misleading AI-generated material may be rejected or retracted.

The International Journal of Humanities, Commerce and Education follows the ethical guidelines and best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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