Plagiarism Policy

International Journal on Commerce, Management, Tourism and Home Science is a peer-reviewed, refereed, multidisciplinary, and online research journal that strictly adheres to ethical publishing practices as per guidelines and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) standards. Maintaining research integrity and originality is fundamental to the journal’s mission, and plagiarism prevention is a key aspect of this commitment.

Plagiarism, in any form, is considered a serious academic offense. Authors submitting manuscripts to this journal must ensure that their work is original and free from any form of plagiarism. All submissions undergo thorough similarity checks to maintain the highest level of academic integrity.

If a manuscript is suspected of plagiarism at any stage, including after publication, the author will be required to provide clarification within one week. Without a reasonable and timely explanation, the manuscript will be automatically rejected or removed from the system. Future submissions from the same author may not be accepted.

Plagiarism is the use of another author's work, ideas, or expressions without proper citation and acknowledgment. It includes but is not limited to:

  • Direct Plagiarism: Copying another author's work verbatim without citation.
  • Self-Plagiarism (Redundant Publication): Reusing one's own previously published work without proper attribution or permission.
  • Paraphrased Plagiarism: Rewriting someone else's ideas without proper credit.
  • Mosaic Plagiarism: Mixing copied phrases from multiple sources without citation.
  • Improper Citation: Failing to cite sources correctly, leading to misrepresentation.
Examples of Plagiarism
  • Copying and pasting from the internet without proper citation.
  • Putting your name on another person's research or project.
  • Copying exact wording from another person's text.
  • Using another person's photo, diagram, tables, sounds, or ideas without citation.
  • Presenting research in your own words without providing references.
  • Purchasing another person's text and using it as your own.
  • Presenting ideas in the same format and order as your research source.
Similarity Score and Acceptable Limits

The standard similarity score limit is:

  • Below 20% – Acceptable and considered original work.

Plagiarism Detection Process

  1. Initial Screening: All submitted manuscripts undergo preliminary plagiarism checks using reliable software.
  2. Editorial Review: The editorial board evaluates the similarity report and verifies proper citations.
  3. Decision Making: If within acceptable limits, the manuscript proceeds to peer review. If it exceeds limits, it is returned for correction or rejected.
  4. Reevaluation After Revisions: Revised manuscripts are rechecked before final acceptance.
Consequences of Plagiarism
  1. Pre-Publication Stage: Manuscript returned for revision or rejected.
  2. Post-Publication Stage: Article may be retracted, authors may be blacklisted, and affiliated institutions may be informed.

The journal reserves the right to take strict action against unethical research practices.

Important Points
  • Give credit to references.
  • Mention all sources of information.
  • Provide acknowledgments and footnotes.
  • Avoid improper paraphrasing of authentic work.
  • Seek permission for extensive quotations.
  • Obtain permission from publishers to avoid self-plagiarism.
  • Seek permission for use of published illustrations.

International Journal on Commerce, Management, Tourism and Home Science upholds the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics. Failure to comply with plagiarism policies will result in strict consequences including rejection, retraction, or blacklisting.

AI-Generated Content Policy

International Journal on Commerce, Management, Tourism and Home Science is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical research practices. With the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, the journal establishes the following policy aligned with COPE standards.

Definition of AI-Generated Content

AI-generated content refers to text, data, images, or research outputs created or modified using AI tools such as:

  • Generative AI models (e.g., ChatGPT, GPT-4, Bard, DeepL, Jasper AI).
  • AI-assisted writing tools (e.g., Grammarly, Quillbot, Hemingway).
  • AI research analysis tools (e.g., Scite, Elicit, SciSpace).
  • AI-powered image or data generation tools (e.g., DALL·E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion).
Acceptable Use of AI
  • AI may be used for language enhancement, grammar correction, or formatting.
  • The main research findings must be original and not AI-generated.
  • AI-generated materials must be clearly labeled and cited.
  • AI usage must be disclosed in methodology or acknowledgments.
Prohibited Use of AI
  • Generating entire manuscripts using AI.
  • Using fabricated AI-generated citations.
  • Misrepresenting AI-generated work as original research.
  • Using AI to bypass plagiarism detection.
  • Failing to disclose AI usage.
Disclosure Requirements
  • Clearly state AI usage in acknowledgments or methodology.
  • Confirm AI did not contribute to core research analysis.
  • Authors must take full responsibility for originality and accuracy.
Editorial Review of AI Content
  • Plagiarism and AI detection tools will be used.
  • Undisclosed AI-generated research results will lead to rejection.
  • Editors may request clarification if AI usage is suspected.
Consequences of Violations
  • Manuscript rejection.
  • Retraction of published articles.
  • Blacklisting of authors.
  • Notification to affiliated institutions in severe cases.
Policy Updates

This policy will be periodically reviewed and updated in accordance with international ethical standards.

By submitting a manuscript to International Journal on Commerce, Management, Tourism and Home Science, authors agree to comply with this AI-Generated Content Policy.