Plagiarism Policy

Chetana’s Journal of Management (CJM) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing practices. As a leading platform for management research, CJM fosters an innovative and ethical research culture. Plagiarism undermines the trust and credibility that CJM upholds. Below is the policy framework outlining the journal's stance on plagiarism, measures to prevent it, and procedures to address violations.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s words, ideas, methods, or results without appropriate acknowledgement. It includes:

  1. Direct Plagiarism: Copying text verbatim without proper citation.
  2. Self-Plagiarism: Reusing substantial portions of one’s previously published work without citing the original source.
  3. Mosaic Plagiarism: Borrowing phrases or structures from another source without proper quotation or acknowledgement.
  4. Improper Paraphrasing: Rewriting someone else’s work inadequately or merely altering a few words without credit.
  5. Inadequate Attribution: Failing to appropriately credit ideas, data, or text even when paraphrased.

Policy Highlights

  1. Zero Tolerance: Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. All submissions must be original and unpublished.
  2. Plagiarism Percentage: Ensure the plagiarism percentage is below 10%, as verified using Turnitin or equivalent tools.
  3. Advanced Detection Tools: Submissions are screened with state-of-the-art plagiarism detection software capable of identifying complex forms of plagiarism.
  4. AI-Generated Content: No AI-generated content is acceptable in any submitted manuscript. The use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools for text, artwork, book covers, or graphical abstracts is strictly prohibited. CJM enforces a zero-AI content policy.
  5. Author Guidelines: Clear instructions on proper citation and referencing are provided to authors. Resources and workshops are offered to educate authors on ethical writing practices.
  6. Collaborative Approach: Cases of suspected plagiarism involve authors, reviewers, and editorial members to ensure a fair resolution.
  7. Ethical Declarations: Authors must confirm their work adheres to ethical standards and sign an originality statement during submission.
  8. Transparency: Authors are promptly notified of any plagiarism concerns, with opportunities provided to address and rectify them.

Procedures for Handling Plagiarism

  1. Initial Screening:
    • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
    • The editorial team reviews flagged content to determine the type and extent of plagiarism.
  2. Author Notification:
    • Authors are informed of potential plagiarism and requested to respond.
    • Authors may be asked to revise the manuscript to eliminate plagiarism and provide accurate citations.
  3. Investigation and Resolution:
    • Severe cases undergo a formal investigation by the editorial board.
    • Authors may need to submit additional explanations or evidence.
    • Proven cases of plagiarism may result in rejection of the manuscript.
  4. Retraction and Correction:
    • If plagiarism is identified post-publication, a retraction or correction notice will be issued.
    • The plagiarized article will be removed from the journal’s database and website.
  5. Penalties:
    • Authors found guilty of plagiarism may face:
      • Bans on future submissions to CJM.
      • Notification to their affiliated institutions or organizations.

Preventive Measures

  1. Author Education:
    • Tools, webinars, and workshops on academic integrity, plagiarism avoidance, and citation methods are provided.
  2. Reviewer Training:
    • Reviewers are trained to identify plagiarism and understand the ethical implications of academic dishonesty.
  3. Institutional Collaboration:
    • Partnerships with academic institutions to promote awareness of plagiarism and ethical publishing practices.

Conclusion

Chetana’s Journal of Management (CJM) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in academic publishing. Through collective efforts by authors, reviewers, and editors, the journal ensures integrity and originality in research dissemination. By adhering to this plagiarism policy, CJM remains a trusted platform for groundbreaking research and knowledge sharing.