Plagiarism Policy

Plagiarism Policy

JARIS-WBC (Journal for Advanced Research and Innovation Studies) is a biannual peer-reviewed journal committed to promoting academic integrity and original research. All manuscripts submitted to the journal are screened for plagiarism using authorized plagiarism-detection software before and during the review process.

If plagiarism or excessive similarity is identified at any stage of the review process, the following policy shall apply:

1. Similarity Below 10%

If the similarity index is less than 10%, the manuscript may be considered for publication, subject to the approval of the Editorial Board and successful peer review.

2. Similarity Between 10% and 30%

If the similarity index is between 10% and 30%, the manuscript will be returned to the author(s) for revision and necessary corrections. The revised manuscript may be reconsidered after satisfactory modification.

3. Similarity Above 30%

If the similarity index exceeds 30%, the manuscript will be rejected and will not be considered for publication. The decision of the Editorial Board/GTU in this regard shall be final.

The journal follows the guidelines prescribed under the University Grants Commission regulations:

UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2018

Researchers and contributors are advised to refer to the official UGC guidelines for detailed information regarding plagiarism and academic integrity:

UGC Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Regulations 2018.

The author(s) shall be solely responsible for the originality, authenticity, and plagiarism level of the submitted manuscript. JARIS-WBC shall not be held responsible for any ethical or legal violations committed by the author(s).