Jana Nexus: Journal of Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences
Jana Nexus maintains a strict policy against plagiarism and is committed to publishing only original and properly attributed research. All submitted manuscripts are screened to ensure academic integrity and authenticity.
1. Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes:
- Copying text, ideas, data, or images without proper citation
- Paraphrasing content without appropriate acknowledgment
- Self-plagiarism (reuse of previously published work without disclosure)
- Improper or missing references
2. Plagiarism Screening
- All manuscripts are checked using standard plagiarism detection tools
- The similarity index must fall within acceptable limits (generally below 10–15%)
- High similarity scores may lead to rejection or request for revision
3. Acceptable Similarity
- Minor similarity due to references, methodology, or commonly used phrases may be acceptable
- However, significant overlap with existing published work is not permitted
4. Actions in Case of Plagiarism
- Before publication: Manuscripts with high plagiarism may be rejected or returned for correction
- After publication: Detected plagiarism may result in retraction of the article and notification to relevant authorities
5. Author Responsibility
Authors are solely responsible for:
- Ensuring the originality of their work
- Proper citation and referencing of all sources
- Avoiding any form of academic misconduct
6. Zero Tolerance Approach
Jana Nexus follows a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism. Any violation will be handled strictly to maintain the credibility of the journal.