Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content Policy

The International Journal of Emerging Research in Agricultural Sciences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical publishing. To ensure originality, transparency, and credibility of published research, the journal enforces a strict Plagiarism and AI-Generated Content Policy in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism in any form is considered a serious ethical violation and is strictly prohibited. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct copying of text, figures, tables, or ideas without proper citation

  • Self-plagiarism or redundant publication without disclosure

  • Paraphrasing substantial portions of previously published work without acknowledgment

  • Unauthorized use of unpublished or copyrighted material

All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software before peer review.

Acceptable Similarity Index

  • The overall similarity index must be within acceptable limits as defined by the journal

  • Manuscripts showing significant plagiarism will be rejected without review

  • Authors may be asked to revise manuscripts with minor similarity issues

Plagiarism detected after publication may result in article retraction, correction, or other actions as per COPE recommendations.

AI-Generated Content Policy

IJERAS recognizes the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic writing; however, transparency and author accountability are essential.

  • Manuscripts must not contain more than 20% AI-generated content

  • AI tools may be used for language editing, grammar checking, or formatting support only

  • AI tools must not be used to generate research data, results, interpretations, or conclusions

  • Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the content

Authors must ensure that AI-generated text does not include fabricated references, incorrect data, or misleading information.

Disclosure Requirement

  • If AI tools are used at any stage of manuscript preparation, authors should clearly disclose this in the manuscript or cover letter

  • Failure to disclose AI usage may be treated as ethical misconduct

Consequences of Policy Violation

  • Immediate rejection of the manuscript

  • Retraction of published articles

  • Notification to authors’ institutions in severe cases

  • Restriction on future submissions to IJERAS

Editorial Responsibility

The editorial board reserves the right to:

  • Conduct plagiarism and AI-content checks at any stage

  • Request clarifications or revisions from authors

  • Take appropriate action following COPE procedures

The International Journal of Emerging Research in Agricultural Sciences is dedicated to promoting ethical research practices and ensuring trust in scholarly communication.

For policy-related queries: editor@ijeras.com
Website: https://ijeras.com/