Plagiarism Policy

Plant Production and Pathological Treatment (PPPT) is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and ethical publishing. The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism in all forms, ensuring that all published work reflects genuine and original scholarly contribution.

Plagiarism includes the use of another individual’s ideas, text, data, images, or research findings without proper acknowledgment. Such practices are considered unethical and unacceptable in scholarly publishing.

Similarity Screening Policy

All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection tools (e.g., Turnitin) prior to the peer review process.

  • Maximum acceptable similarity index: 10%
  • Manuscripts exceeding this threshold may be:
    • Returned to authors for revision, or
    • Rejected depending on the level and nature of similarity

The journal encourages authors to ensure proper citation and referencing of all sources to maintain academic integrity.

Forms of Plagiarism

PPPT strictly monitors and does not tolerate the following:

  • Direct plagiarism (verbatim copying without citation)
  • Self-plagiarism (reuse of previously published work without disclosure)
  • Mosaic or patchwork plagiarism
  • Improper paraphrasing without proper attribution
  • Missing or incorrect citations
  • Data, image, or figure duplication without permission
  • Submission of AI-generated or non-original content as human-authored work

AI-Generated Content Policy

The use of artificial intelligence tools to generate substantial portions of manuscript content is strongly discouraged. Submissions must represent original human intellectual work.

  • AI tools may be used only for minor language editing or formatting assistance
  • Any manuscript found to contain significant AI-generated content without proper disclosure may be rejected at any stage, including after acceptance

Consequences of Plagiarism

If plagiarism or unethical practices are identified:

  • Before publication: Immediate rejection of the manuscript
  • After publication: Retraction of the article with formal notice
  • Additional actions may include:
    • Restriction or ban on future submissions
    • Notification to affiliated institutions in serious cases

Author Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for ensuring the originality of their work and proper acknowledgment of all sources. By submitting to PPPT, authors confirm that their manuscript is free from plagiarism and complies with the journal’s ethical standards.