Plagiarism Policy

Agrivolution upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and originality. As a leading journal in agrotechnology and innovation, we are committed to publishing only original, high-quality research that contributes meaningfully to scientific advancements. To ensure ethical publishing practices and prevent academic misconduct, Agrivolution implements a strict plagiarism policy, reinforced by Turnitin plagiarism detection software.

Plagiarism Screening & Similarity Threshold

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo mandatory plagiarism screening using Turnitin before entering the peer-review process.
  • The maximum similarity index allowed is 30% (excluding references, direct quotations, and standard terminology).
  • If a manuscript exceeds 30% similarity, it will be immediately rejected without further review. Authors may be invited to revise and resubmit only if the similarity is borderline and the overlap is non-critical.

Types of Unacceptable Plagiarism

The journal considers the following as serious violations of research ethics:

  • Verbatim plagiarism – Copying text from other sources without citation.
  • Self-plagiarism (text recycling) – Republishing or reusing substantial portions of one’s own previously published work without proper citation or justification.
  • Mosaic plagiarism – Paraphrasing ideas from another source without proper attribution.
  • Fabricated citations – Using false or misleading references to support claims.

Consequences of Plagiarism

  • Manuscripts exceeding the 30% similarity threshold are automatically rejected.
  • If plagiarism is detected after publication, the article will be immediately retracted, and the authors’ affiliated institutions may be notified.
  • Authors found guilty of repeated plagiarism may face a permanent ban from submitting to Agrivolution.

Best Practices for Authors

To maintain academic integrity and avoid plagiarism, authors should:

  • Properly cite all sources and give credit to original research.
  • Use quotation marks and citations when directly quoting from another work.
  • Ensure that paraphrased content is rewritten in their own words with proper attribution.
  • Utilize plagiarism detection tools before submission to confirm originality.

By enforcing a strict plagiarism policy, Agrivolution safeguards scientific credibility, research ethics, and scholarly trust, ensuring that every published article represents original and impactful contributions to the field of agrotechnology.

We encourage authors to uphold academic honesty and ethical research practices, reinforcing Agrivolution as a trusted and authoritative journal in the scientific community.