The Journal of Sustainability and Agriculture Economics (JSAE) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and ethics. We take plagiarism very seriously and have implemented strict policies and procedures to prevent and address any instances of plagiarism.

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the unethical practice of using someone else’s work, ideas, or words without proper acknowledgment or permission. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Direct Plagiarism:
   • Copying text verbatim from another source without proper citation.
2. Self-Plagiarism:
   • Reusing substantial parts of one's own published work without acknowledgment.
3. Mosaic Plagiarism:
   • Piecing together text from different sources and presenting it as one’s own work without proper citations.
4. Paraphrasing Plagiarism:
   • Rephrasing someone else’s work and presenting it as one’s own without proper attribution.

Plagiarism Detection

1. Initial Screening:
   • All submitted manuscripts are subjected to an initial screening for plagiarism using reputable plagiarism detection software (such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or similar tools).
2. Review by Editors:
   • The editors review the plagiarism report and determine the extent of any potential plagiarism. Manuscripts with significant similarity to other works will be further investigated.

Handling Plagiarism

1. Minor Plagiarism:

   • If minor plagiarism is detected (e.g., small excerpts from other works that are not properly cited), the authors will be asked to correct the citations and resubmit the manuscript.

2. Major Plagiarism:

   • If major plagiarism is detected (e.g., large portions of the text are copied without proper attribution), the manuscript will be rejected, and the authors will be notified of the decision.

3. Repeated Offenses:

   • In cases where an author is found to have committed plagiarism repeatedly, the journal reserves the right to blacklist the author and notify their institution or relevant authorities.

Responsibilities of Authors

1. Original Work:
   • Authors must ensure that their submitted work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
2. Proper Citation:
   • Authors must properly cite all sources and provide appropriate attribution for any ideas, data, or text borrowed from other works.
3. Self-Archiving:
   • Authors must not submit manuscripts that are under consideration elsewhere or have been previously published in any form.

Responsibilities of Reviewers and Editors

1. Vigilance:
   • Reviewers and editors are expected to be vigilant in detecting plagiarism and report any suspicious cases to the editorial board.
2. Confidentiality:
   • All allegations of plagiarism are treated with the utmost confidentiality, and investigations are conducted discreetly.

Consequences of Plagiarism

1. Rejection of Manuscript:
   • Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism will be rejected immediately.
2. Retraction of Published Articles:
   • If plagiarism is discovered after publication, the article will be retracted, and a notice of retraction will be published in the journal.
3. Notification to Authors’ Institutions:
   • In severe cases, the authors' institutions or employers may be notified of the plagiarism incident.

Appeals

Authors have the right to appeal decisions related to plagiarism. Appeals must be made in writing and will be reviewed by the editorial board. The board's decision on the appeal will be final.