Screening for Plagiarism Policy

The Asian Journal of Management Technology Application (AJMTA) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. All manuscripts submitted to AJMTA are carefully screened for plagiarism to ensure originality and ethical research practices.

1. Plagiarism Detection

  • Upon submission, all manuscripts are automatically checked using plagiarism detection software.

  • The screening covers:

    • Text similarity to published works

    • Self-plagiarism or duplicate publication

    • Proper citation and referencing

2. Acceptable Similarity Threshold

  • AJMTA allows a maximum similarity index of 20%, excluding references, quotations, and methodology sections where standard phrasing may occur.

  • Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be rejected automatically without entering the peer review process.

3. Types of Plagiarism Considered

AJMTA identifies and prohibits various forms of academic misconduct, including:

  • Direct plagiarism: Copying text verbatim without citation

  • Self-plagiarism / Redundant publication: Republishing previously published work without disclosure

  • Mosaic plagiarism: Rewriting another author’s ideas without proper attribution

  • Data plagiarism: Using data or results without acknowledgment

4. Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must ensure that:

  • Their work is original and has not been published elsewhere.

  • All sources are properly cited and referenced.

  • Permissions are obtained for any reproduced figures, tables, or content.

5. Consequences of Plagiarism

AJMTA applies strict penalties for plagiarism:

  • Minor similarity issues may require revision and proper citation.

  • Significant plagiarism (exceeding 20% or deliberate misconduct) results in rejection of the manuscript.

  • Severe cases may be reported to the author’s institution or relevant authorities.

6. Peer-Review Support

Editors and reviewers are instructed to alert the editorial office if they detect suspected plagiarism during the review process, even if it was not flagged by software.

7. Ethical Commitment

AJMTA strictly follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines to maintain transparency, fairness, and integrity in academic publishing.